What are the responsibilities and job description for the Optometric Technician position at Regional Eyecare?
Regional Eyecare Associates is an optometric practice that focuses on specialized eye care for our patients. Our motto is “We Serve. You’ll See”. We strive to create an environment where our patients and staff feel comfortable and respected. Customer service is extremely important and is what drives the mission of our practice.
We are looking to hire a technician for our Mid Rivers store. Experience is recommended however it is not mandatory. We are willing to train the right candidate!
An Optometric Technician of Regional Eyecare Associates encompasses the responsibilities of a variety of different job titles. These may include but are not limited to pretesting patients, submitting insurance claims, and selling eyewear. Those in this position report to their individual store manager. Below is a list of duties that you would be trained in.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Knowledge of eyeglass and contact lens prescriptions
- Work alongside the doctor as a scribe to enter patient information in an electronic chart
- Perform various medical testing as required by the doctor
- Take detailed patient history and communicate chief complaint and medical concerns with the doctor
- Patient interaction discussing accounts, scheduling appointments, etc.
- Teach insertion and removal for first time contact lens wearers
- Be familiar with various types of contact lenses (soft, hard, duette, scleral)
- Understand how to submit vision insurance
- Ability to adjust and read eyeglasses
- Understand insurance benefits and how to quote and sell eyeglasses and take proper lens measurements
- Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor
Specific Skills Required:
- Active listening to document medical information in a patient file
- Attention to detail
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- General computer, copier, printer skills required
Please send us your resume and tell us why we should hire YOU!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 35.0 – 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- This position does require 1 evening until 7 (Thursdays) and 2 Saturdays per month (8-12). Would you be able to do this?
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $22