Optometric Technician

EyeCare Partners is the nation’s leading provider of clinically integrated eye care. Our national network of over 300 ophthalmologists and 700 optometrists provides a lifetime of care to our patients with a mission to enhance vision, advance eye care and improve lives. Based in St. Louis, Missouri, over 650 ECP-affiliated practice locations provide care in 18 states and 80 markets, providing services that span the eye care continuum. For more information, visit .

Job Title: Medical Assistant (Optometric Technician)

Company: Clarkson Eyecare

Location: Columbia, MO

Training Provided – No medical/eyecare experience required!

Pay: $15/hour, plus bonus and commission opportunities

Benefits:

Full Benefits Package - Medical, Vision, Dental and Life Insurance

401k + Employer Matching

Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

Competitive Base Pay + Bonus

Optical Education Reimbursement

Paid Maternity Leave

Hours:

Full Time

Our offices are open Monday-Friday 8am-7pm, Saturday 8am-2pm

You will not work all of these hours, but you must have open availability to work any shift within these hours

You may have to work a little earlier/later as needed

Requirements:

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent

Favorable result on Background Check

Basic computer skills

Strong customer service skills

Excitement to learn and grow

Essential Functions:

Facilitate patient flow

Assist the doctor in preliminary testing

Verify medical and vision insurances

Effectively communicate with patients, doctors, and managers

Answer inquiries through phone, email, and in-person requests

An Optometric Technician is a valuable asset to an Optometrist as they assist in providing a world class Total Patient Experience. This employee is able to handle a wide range of duties while using optical equipment to perform the initial testing needed to prepare a patient for an exam with an Optometrist.

Responsibilities:

80%

Embrace and execute our Total Patient Experience to build relationships with all patients while delivering great medical support

Display a professional attitude, greet patients promptly with a smile, and thank them when they leave

Comply with all company policies and procedures including HIPAA

Practice urgency at all times with patient’s time, as well as doctor’s time and schedule

Operate manual lensometer, auto-lensometer, autorefractor/keratometer, retinal camera, visual field, GDX or OCT

Follow scripting for testing equipment (photos, visual fields, visual activity, etc.)

Clean all examination equipment including tonometer tip

Set phoropter to patient RX or re-set to plano (per doctor’s request)

Ability to interact with all levels of employees in a courteous, professional manner at all time

20%

Assist with other duties within the office as needed

General office duties and cleaning to be assigned by manager

Desire to gain industry knowledge and training

Demonstrates initiative in accomplishing practice goals

Consistently creating a positive work environment by being team-oriented and patient-focused

Other Skills And Abilities:

Ability to work weekends when applicable

Commitment to work over 40 hours to meet the needs of the business

Requirements:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) equivalent required

Favorable result on background check required

Must be able to provide proof of identity and right to work in the United States

One-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred

Basic computer skills

Ability to read, analyze and interpret information

Preferred Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals

HIPPA: All Associates must comply with the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPPA) as it pertains to disclosures of protected health information (PHI) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and HIPPA Privacy Policies and Procedures

Physical Requirements:

Regular bending, lifting, carrying, reaching and stretching

Ability to move throughout the office

Ability to remain standing for long periods of time

Lifting heavy boxes and accessing high shelves

If you need help performing these functions of your job, please contact the supervisor so that we may engage in the interactive process with you and find reasonable accommodation

Work Environment:

Problem solves, reasons and resolves issues effectively

Use independent judgment and discretion

Meet customer expectations

Work under stress with interruptions and deadlines

Use computer effectively and view computer screen

Exhibit empathy in all situations

Work changing schedules to meet business demands

If you need assistance with this application, please contact (phone number removed). Please do not contact the office directly – only resumes submitted through this website will be considered.

EyeCare Partners is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.

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