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Keplr Vision —State College, PA
- $17 - $20 an hour
- Full-time
- Basic math
- High school diploma or GED
- Clinic
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Optometric Technician I - 246
Keplr Vision —State College, PA
Answer phone calls, greet patients and schedule appointments. *********“This position may require travel to any of the five Nittany Eye Associates’ locations.
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Optometric Technician I - 246

Keplr Vision -
State College, PA

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Job Details

Full-time
$17 - $20 an hour

Qualifications

Ophthalmology patient education
Direct patient care
Health insurance co-pays
Overseeing health insurance pre-certification
Post-session clinical documentation
Electronic health records (EHR) management
Phone communication
Pre-examination patient preparation
Basic math
Greeting customers
Assisting with diagnostic tests and procedures
Assisting medical staff
High school diploma or GED
Patient history taking
Charge capture (medical billing)
Ophthalmic history taking
Organizational skills
Handling patient inquiries
1 year
Phone call management
Patient education
Managing patient records
Contact lens care patient education
Communication skills
Patient scheduling via phone
Entry level
Time management

Full Job Description

Optometric Technician I - Nittany Eye Associates - Windmere -
**********“This position may require travel to any of the five Nittany Eye Associates’ locations. It is not tied to any one specific location.”
General Job Description & Responsibilities
The primary responsibility of this position is to ensure that all patients are receiving the best quality of care at all times. The role is primarily responsible for assisting the Optometrist in patient care while demonstrating how we love eyes, care about the people behind them, and execute a flawless patient experience. Under the guidance of the optometrist or location manager, assist with activities including but not limited to the following:

Pre-screen patients before they see the optometrist, including the administration of diagnostic tests
Gather patient’s medical history
Communicating with doctors, staff, and patients
Answer phone calls, greet patients and schedule appointments
Educate patients on their insurance coverage and vision benefits
Train patients on proper contact lens use and care
Obtain insurance authorizations and verification of benefits
Accurately post charges for exam fees, co-pays, and products sold
Assist other members of the team as needed to reach individual and team goals
Accurately and thoroughly document optometry exams and procedures as they are being performed by the doctor.
List all appropriate diagnoses and symptoms as well as follow-up instructions and prescriptions as directed by the doctor.
Coordinate patient scheduling and monitor patient flow throughout the office, properly communicating delays

Experience & Skills
Excellent customer service skills and personal presentation are critical to this role. The ideal candidate will have 1+ years of experience and:

High school diploma or equivalent
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong multi-tasking and time management skills
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong problem-solving skills
Ability to do basic math
Team player with good interpersonal and listening skills
Passion for self-improvement and continuing education
Must be flexible to accommodate schedule change(s) on short notice to fulfill business needs
Previous experience as an Optometric Technician, preferred but not required
Previous experience with electronic medical records, preferred but not required

Other Duties & Information
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. This position reports to the Practice Manager, or their designee.

Status: Full-time (FT)
Exemption: Non-exempt
Department: Clinic
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