Optometric Technician/Receptionist

Salem Eye Clinic prides itself in providing the highest levels of health care to our patients. The ideal candidate for our Full-Time Technician/Receptionist opening would be very patient-focused and possess a caring personality along with a keen eye for detail.

Job Responsibilities:

• Clerical duties: answering incoming phone calls, checking-in patients, patient scheduling, checking-out patients, pulling charts, insurance verification, utilizing our EHR system, faxing, copying, etc.
• Assist physicians to ensure maximum efficiency; perform preliminary patient screening, as well as other testing as necessary
• Record health history of patients; updated medication list; note abnormal conditions for physician
• Schedule patients to other specialist offices; obtain appropriate referrals as needed; communicate with other medical offices
• Instruct patients on proper contact lens hygiene, procedures, insertion/removal, etc.
• Set up and stock exam rooms for daily use
• Keep rooms and equipment clean between procedures
• Prepare patients for exams and diagnostic testing
• Ensure patient chart entries are made accurately and in a timely manner
• Keep physician informed of patient's status
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of optical diagnostic equipment
• Return phone calls from patients in a timely manner per physician instruction, document appropriately
• Ability to calibrate and maintain all diagnostic equipment
• Adhere to Quality Control Guidelines, including all reports
• Perform other tasks as needed, in assistance of doctors and management

Skills and Qualifications:

• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public
• Ability to maintain quality control standards
• Ability to recognize problems and recommend solutions
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
• Ability to interpret and apply guidelines and procedures
• Ability to communicate clearly
• Ability to maintain a very clean and organized work environment
• Excellent attendance is a must

We sincerely appreciate your interest in becoming a member of the Salem Eye Clinic team! Please apply through Indeed. No phone calls, please.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15 - $17