Optometric Technician

Experience and Training

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Experience in an optometry office (preferred)
• BLS Certification
• Billing and coding experience in an EMR system.
• Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) or Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) (preferred)

Standard Job Duties

• The Optometric Technician will assist the optometrist in providing patient care, performing tests, maintaining equipment, and managing patient records
• Act as a member of the care team, including preparing patients to be seen by collecting and recording clinical information as per process, responding to patient phone calls and documenting patient interactions.
• Assist optometrist with patient care, including taking medical histories and performing preliminary tests
• Perform verbal interview with patient prior to visit with optometrist to determine medical issues and reasons for their visit for communication to optometrist prior to appointment
• Assists optometrist to care for patients in a timely, effective manner, as closely to appointed schedule as possible.
• Records and maintains patient records / files in compliance with company, federal, and state policies (HIPAA)
• Manage patients according to approved protocols and consistent with appointment and scheduling guidelines.
• Clean and maintain equipment and instruments
• Document all patient interactions and other clinical activities accurately and timely in the electronic health record
• Schedule tests, treatments and follow up visits on behalf of patients, assist patients with identifying suitable outside resources and other services where appropriate
• Monitor task list (telephone encounters) in order to respond in a timely manner, follow up on overdue orders and monitor status of critical referrals
• Adhere to all patient safety standards and infection control guidelines
• Assist care team to assure smooth office operation and delivery of excellent service through teamwork.
• Performs other duties within the Practice as requested and as time allows

First Choice is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. This includes testing for marijuana per policy.

First Choice is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.