Optometric Technician

SUMMARY OF FUNCTIONS: Responsible for providing comprehensive eye care to patients.

Patient Care & support:

· Assist with patient care and eye examinations.

· Take patient histories and update as necessary.

· Explain testing process to patients, preparing them, and administering tests on visual capabilities.

· Maintain records and inventory. Assist in equipment maintenance.

· Assist with documentation of patient encounters.

· Order and dispense eye wear.

· Perform minor repairs on broken or damaged glasses.

· Educate patients on care and maintenance of lenses.

· Ensure insurance payer records, coding, and claims are accurate. Facilitate timely billing process. Investigate denials to satisfactory resolution.

· Develops and sustains positive working relationships with the SCRFHC team.

· Successfully complete SCRFHC credentialing process and re-credentialing as necessary.

· Maintain licensure in good standing during employment.

· Complete mandatory training as assigned

· Take referrals & process for an appointment

· Register patient in the system or update reg if already a patient

· Verify insurance information, benefits & eligibility.

· Submit for prior authorizations as indicated

· Schedule patient for appropriate visit type

· Check patients in and review all information, including insurance

· Collect any copay, co-insurance, balances or self-pay amounts

· Check out the patient in the system and schedule follow up visit as indicated by provider.

Experience/Educational Requirements:

· High School diploma or equivalent required.

· Post-secondary school optometric technician training, or equivalent experience.

· Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and organizational skills.

· Experience with electronic medical record systems and billing systems, or willing to learn.

St. Croix employment application and credentialing required

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Medical Specialty:

• Ophthalmology

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $25