What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ophthalmic Technician position at Eyecare Advisors?
Ophthalmic Technician Optometry Office
Our Ophthalmic Technicians are at the forefront of our new and advanced dry eye testing dedicated to helping people on their path to better eye health. We have been in business for almost 40 years, and are the leading provider of eye care in South Florida seeking full-time technicians to become a part of our growing team! As an Ophthalmic Technician in one of our offices, you’ll gain new skills and hands-on experience with brand new state of the art technology in a thriving work environment. Together we will contribute to your CPO/CPOA/CPOT certification which will enable you to become a certified technician where you will have the opportunity to advance in your career.
As the first contact for our patients, you’ll have the opportunity to shape their customer experience and make each interaction outstanding. Whether you’re new to optometry or an expert technician, we offer full-time positions for all skill levels. We also provide education and training to help you grow professionally and personally while staying up to date on new products and eyecare testing. When trained to become one of our technicians you will perform and become certified in many different tests including, the Oculus Keratograph device, Osmolarity with Tear Lab, and MMP Levels/Inflammation.
Our optometry office is a fast-paced, always changing environment, where each interaction has a purpose and the team works together for a shared purpose. If this interests you and you are ready to learn, please apply to join our team of dedicated Optometry Technicians. We are ready to work together to help you achieve your career goals! eyecareadvisors.com
Offers a total compensation package that includes:
Competitive salary
Health benefits
Professional growth and advancement opportunities
Paid time off (PTO)
Employee discount
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour Plus Bonuses
Technician Duties
Familiarize all patients with office procedures and tests so they have clear understanding/expectation of the process and length of time.
Perform multiple dry eye testing on patients
Pre Testing patients using state of the art equipment
Administrative Duties
Patient check-in and check-out; schedule appointments, determine patients insurance status.
Maintain a patient database in office management software, including entering charges and payments.
Responsible for billing medical & vision insurance plans and tracking payments.
Confirm that pre-authorizations have been pulled for all insured patients.
Supervise returns and make sure proper credits have been received.
Qualifications:
Well spoken for answering phones, and booking appointments
Team player with good interpersonal and listening skills
Passion for continuing education and learning new skills
Must be flexible to accommodate schedule changes on short notice to fulfill business needs
Previous experience as an Ophthalmic Technician is preferred, but not required
Optical/optometry industry experience preferred, but not required
Education:
High school or equivalent (Preferred)
This Company Describes Its Culture as:
Detail-oriented -- quality and precision-focused
Outcome-oriented -- results-focused with strong performance culture
Team-oriented -- cooperative and collaborative
EOE
Salary : $16 - $20
