Optometric Technician
Company: Pearle Vision
Location: Cuyahoga Falls
Posted on: May 10, 2022
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Job Description:
The below Job Description is intended to describe the general
nature and level of work being performed by associates assigned to
this job. It is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, and is
subject to changes and exceptions at the discretion of senior
management. JOB TITLE: Optometric Office Technician / Medical
Office Administrator REPORTS TO: Store General Manager FLSA STATUS:
Hourly; Non-Exempt POSITION PURPOSE: The 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. OPTOMETRIC OFFICE
TECHNICIAN 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 Duties * Taking patient medical histories * Preparing
patients for examinations * Administering tests prior to the eye
exam * Assisting doctors during examinations Administrative Job
Duties * Greeting and directing patients * Answering telephones *
Updating and maintaining Electronic Medical Records * Obtaining
insurance verification and authorization * Adjust scheduling for
priority patients * Scheduling appointments * Processing insurance
claim forms * Patient and insurance billing * Optometric medical
billing and coding * Vision insurance billing and coding * Accounts
receivable and accounts payable * Bookkeeping *The Clinical Skills
can be learned on the job. No experience with clinical skills is
necessary to apply. TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: * Occasional travel
locally, within 25 mile radius. QUALIFICATIONS: Experience,
Competencies and Education * 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.
Keywords: Pearle Vision, Cuyahoga Falls , Optometric Technician, Professions , Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
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