Optometric Technician

Optometric Office Technician / Medical Office AdministratorThe major responsibility of the Optometric Office Technician is to assist the Managing Optometrist in the technical and administrative operation of an optometric practice. The position will interact with patients/customers by delivering an exceptional patient/customer experience, foster patient/customer retention, and promotes outstanding associate/doctor satisfaction.The Optometric Office Technician plays a key role in the optometric practice. Their duties may include the utilization of computerized medical office software, administrative office procedures, health insurance processing billing and transcription of medical reports. An Optometric Office Technician role may combine skills of a medical office administrator, medical billing and collections, appointment scheduler or medical records clerk and direct patient care.Essential duties and responsibilities:Clinical dutiesTaking patient medical historiesPreparing patients for examinationsAdministering tests prior to the eye examAssisting doctors during examinationsAssist with ordering glasses and contact lens supplyAdministrative job dutiesGreeting and directing patientsAnswering telephonesUpdating and maintaining Electronic Medical RecordsObtaining insurance verification and authorizationAdjust scheduling for priority patientsScheduling appointmentsProcessing insurance claim formsPatient and insurance billingOptometric medical billing and codingVision insurance billing and codingAccounts receivable and accounts payableBookkeepingSelling glasses and contact lens suppliesThe clinical skills can be learned on the job. No experience with clinical skills is necessary to apply.Occasional travel locally, within 15 mile radius.Qualifications:Ability to provide enthusiastic and concise communication to meet/exceed customer expectations as well as foster positive and results-oriented associate, doctor and host relationships. Ability to manage priorities through adaptability, willingness to take calculated risks, and follow-up. Experience with personal computers preferred. Valid State Driver's License and State Minimum Insurance coverage. High school diploma or equivalent, or comparable experience typically achieved with a minimum of 1-2 years in a retail setting.