What are the responsibilities and job description for the OPTOMETRY PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN - PART TIME - SALEM CLINIC position at Joseph Audia, OD?
This part time position is approximately 21 hours per week. It would be on Tuesday, Thursday & Friday. We provide care one Saturday each month (the second Saturday) and on that week you would have 28 hours. This position is in our SALEM office.
We maintain an office in HARRISVILLE. You may be offered the opportunity for fill in there to cover staff time off or during emergencies.
Previous health care and / or eye care experience are not a requirement. Employment with us is not a job but a career. You directly impact the quality of life for our patient by being a part of a team that delivers excellence in care. This position is involved primarily with screening patients for examination by our doctor and including the use of specialized equipment including but not limited to:
TECHNICIAN PHASE 1 (initial training)
- Interviewing / screening the patient
- Preparing the medical record for the doctors examination
- Lensometery (check prescription of eyeglasses)
- Contact lens training & dispensing
- Attaining prior authorizations for prescription medications
- Cleaning exam rooms between patient encounters
- Restocking Exam Room supplies
- Weekly count and report on levels of exam related supply
- Review and responding to medication refill requests
TECHNICIAN PHASE 2 (after mastering the above these skills will be added)
- Tear Lab & Inflammadry
- Visual Field Analysis
- Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT)
- Digital Ocular Photography
- Electrodiagnostic Testing (ERG & VEP)
- Corneal Pachymetry
- Assisting on Prior Authorization Requests
Candidate may also assist with:
- Billing patients / Posting payments
- Insurance Billing / Electronic Billing
- Frame Styling, Adjustment & Repair
- Appointment scheduling
Summary
In the role of OPTOMETRIC TECHNICIAN, you will be essential in delivering high-quality patient care within our optometric clinic. Reporting to our chief technician, you will learn and utilize core skills , ocular anatomy, and physiology to assist with patient intake and maintain accurate medical records. Your position will quickly become a career where you can take pride in providing a patient experience, making you a vital part of our healthcare team dedicated to excellence in service.
Job Type: Part-time
Benefits:
- Employee discount
Work Location: In person