Optometric Tech

REQUIRED EDUCATION, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• High School Graduate/GED
• One year of experience as customer service in optometry or medical clinic.
• Medical terminology preferred
• Able to operate a variety of medical equipment such as autorefractor, tonometer, fundus photography, and lensometer.
• Ability to multi-task and have high attention to detail.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES:

• Prepares patients for vision examination, using a variety of instruments, such as an autorefractor, tonometer, fundus photo camera, and a lensometer.
• Maintains records, schedules appointments, assist with optometry referrals and files correspondence.
• Helps in the care and use of eyeglasses including repairs and adjustments.
• Maintains optometric equipment to include inventory and ordering of all cleaning materials.
• Maintains open communication with Optometrist.
• Assists patients with self-pay process verifying insurance eligibility generating claims for billing insurance plans.
• Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• None