Job description
Looking for a friendly individual with excellent interpersonal skills. An individual that wants the opportunity for further growth in eye care. He/she will perform a wide variety of front desk tasks such as registering new patients, scheduling appointments, handling insurance forms, accepting payments, screening telephone calls, and verifying insurance for patients. The optometric technician would also be responsible for direct patient care in the clinical and optical setting and be comfortable assisting patients of all ages including infants and geriatric patients of various non-English ethnic backgrounds. We are open to training the right candidate if he/she shows eagerness and flexibility to learn new skills and possesses strong customer service experience.
MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Perform variety of duties within vision clinic including but not limited to patient intake and outtake, screening patients, scheduling appointments, and verifying insurance, as needed;
- Provide high quality patient care to optometry patients including all pretests (such as but not limited to, auto-refraction, automated visual field screenings and visual acuity)
- Prepare and assist the Doctor in facilitating patient care;
- Assist patients with frame styling, frame repair/adjusting and PD measurements;
- Able to instruct patients with contact lens insertion, removal, care, and replacement.
- Manage frame, contact lens trials, ophthalmic medication, office material, and inventory of all patient care supplies;
- Ensure equipment, both Optometrist's and pre-test, is properly maintained;
- Review prescriptions and/or patient information carefully and identify special needs. Consult with the Therapeutic Optometrist when necessary;
- Shall be able to read, write, and speak proficient English to effectively communicate with patients.
- Perform other duties as assigned .
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
High School diploma or GED is required; Associates Degree is preferred. Experience in the optical field and referral/patient navigation is preferred. Any previous healthcare experience is highly preferred.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Kingman, AZ 86401: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Ophthalmology: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
