What are the responsibilities and job description for the Optometric Technician position at State University of New York College of Optometry?
The Optometric Technician reports to the Contact Lens Clinic Manager and directly works with the providers and staff to provide contact lens services and to ensure that all necessary requirements to order contact lenses is done in timely and accurately. We are seeking a talented and enthusiastic individual with excellent people and technical skills who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate must be detail-oriented, able to work independently, and have solid problem-solving skills as well as excellent time management and communication skills. Exceptional customer service skills and the ability to provide an excellent patient experience are required.
Responsibilities
Click here to apply on the College's website. https://sunyopt.peopleadmin.com/postings/2265
The College is located at 33 West 42nd Street New York, NY 10036.
About US
At The University Eye Center (UEC), an Article 28 Diagnostic and Treatment Center within the State University of New York, College of Optometry we are inspired to make a difference, and are committed to integrity and excellence. We welcome new ideas and encourage continuous improvement. We strive for a culture that regards people as professionals and will foster trust, commitment, consistency and results. We will strive to have a diverse, collaborative, team-oriented and results-oriented culture.
The State University of New York, College of Optometry, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity/Americans with Disabilities Act employer. The College actively seeks applications from women, veterans, individuals with disability, members of underrepresented groups, or anyone that would enrich the diversity of the College.
To view the College’s Annual Security Report, visit https://sunyopt.edu/?s=annual security report
About SUNY College Of Optometry
The State University of New York College of Optometry advances visual health and patient care through leadership in education, research and service. More than a half century ago a group of dedicated optometrists and benefactors came together to create an institution that would support optometric education, vision science research and extend quality vision care to all New Yorkers and the surrounding community. The State University of New York College of Optometry evolved from this mission. Since we opened our doors to our first class of students in 1971, the College has grown to become one of the leading optometric education and vision research centers in the world. The College houses the University Eye Center — one of the largest outpatient vision care clinics in the country—and engages in cutting edge research that is helping to shape the future of optometric care.
Responsibilities
- Assist faculty, residents and interns assigned to patient care with respect to contact lenses.
- Teach contact lens insertion and removal techniques to patients.
- Provide patients with proper lens wear and care information, and assist patients with questions regarding their orders.
- Obtain and verify covered benefits and authorizations for exams, materials and medically necessary contact lenses.
- Explain to patients their medical and vision benefits for medically necessary contact lenses.
- Order and process contact lenses (order, verify, prepare, dispense, follow up on late or back-ordered lenses).
- Act as a liaison with contact lens suppliers to facilitate the order/receipt of contact lenses.
- Notify patients of the status of their order.
- Assist with scheduling appointments.
- Work with the billing staff to ensure proper coding and billing for contact lens services and materials.
- Two years of experience working in customer service (preferably in a healthcare, hospitality, or client service environment).
- Ability to work on Saturday.
- Strong interpersonal skills that meet or exceed customer expectations and foster positive relationships.
- Strong organization skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
- Ability to grasp information quickly and attention to detail.
- One-year experience working with a wide range of contact lenses (including insertion and removal).
- Computerized Practice Management (PM) and Electronic Health Records (EHR) experience.
- Possess an understanding of medical and vision plans and authorizations for medically necessary contact lenses.
- Able to effectively communicate contact lens insurance coverage.
- Bachelor’s degree
- Bilingual skills
- Tuesday, Wednesday – 11:00am-7:00pm
- Thursday, Friday 9:00am-5:00pm
- Saturday 8:00am-4:00pm
Click here to apply on the College's website. https://sunyopt.peopleadmin.com/postings/2265
The College is located at 33 West 42nd Street New York, NY 10036.
About US
At The University Eye Center (UEC), an Article 28 Diagnostic and Treatment Center within the State University of New York, College of Optometry we are inspired to make a difference, and are committed to integrity and excellence. We welcome new ideas and encourage continuous improvement. We strive for a culture that regards people as professionals and will foster trust, commitment, consistency and results. We will strive to have a diverse, collaborative, team-oriented and results-oriented culture.
The State University of New York, College of Optometry, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity/Americans with Disabilities Act employer. The College actively seeks applications from women, veterans, individuals with disability, members of underrepresented groups, or anyone that would enrich the diversity of the College.
To view the College’s Annual Security Report, visit https://sunyopt.edu/?s=annual security report
About SUNY College Of Optometry
The State University of New York College of Optometry advances visual health and patient care through leadership in education, research and service. More than a half century ago a group of dedicated optometrists and benefactors came together to create an institution that would support optometric education, vision science research and extend quality vision care to all New Yorkers and the surrounding community. The State University of New York College of Optometry evolved from this mission. Since we opened our doors to our first class of students in 1971, the College has grown to become one of the leading optometric education and vision research centers in the world. The College houses the University Eye Center — one of the largest outpatient vision care clinics in the country—and engages in cutting edge research that is helping to shape the future of optometric care.
