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Colorado- Optometric Technician at Abba Eye Care-Lake Plaza

Posted in Other 30+ days ago.

Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado





Job Description:


About ABBA Eye Care


Our Brand Promise: To always deliver the highest levels of customer care and personalized service.

Abba Eye Care is now a proud member of the AEG vision family. As part of AEG, we know that your vision is precious, and so is your time. Abba Eye Care is a one-stop-shop for comprehensive vision exams, contacts, and designer eye wear. With convenient locations spread throughout Colorado, you're guaranteed to find the perfect match for your unique needs.

About the Job

Optometric Technician
About the Opportunity
We are looking for an Optometric Technician to join our growing team! Our Technicians work closely with the Optometrist to perform activities involving patient care and maintain the appointment schedule in a manner that delivers a professional, pleasurable patient experience.
Although experience in the optical industry is a plus, it is not necessary. We will provide on-the-job training for the candidate willing to learn.
If you are a fast learner with excellent interpersonal skills, come join us! You will love our fun work environment and people-first culture!
Duties and Responsibilities
* Performs preliminary evaluation of patients prior to exam by the OD, such as dilation, topicals, diagnostic medications, etc.
* Perform verbal interview with patient prior to visit with OD to determine medical issues and reasons for their visit for communication to OD prior to appointment
* Assists OD's to care for patients in a timely, effective manner, as closely to appointed schedule as possible
* Instruct patients on medical care as prescribed by the doctor's treatment plan and schedules follow up appointments as needed
* Discusses Lasik with patients and identifies patients interested in Lasik by reviewing patient information forms
* Schedules referral appointments with Ophthalmologists, Crown Diagnostic, Laser Center and completes appropriate paperwork
* Records and maintains patient records / files in compliance with company, federal, and state policies (HIPAA)
* Respond to patient's telephone inquiries regarding medication, treatment, problems referring to the OD as necessary
* Identifies candidates for FDT testing per company standards of care
* Completes proper coding of procedures for payment collection
* Participates in store meetings / projects as requested
* Ensures that maximum OD utilization occurs thru pre-appointment confirmation, daily appointment confirmation, contacting patients from recall listings, partnership with the manager's outreach, etc.
* Calls all no shows or cancelled patients to reschedule appointments
* Performs contact lens insertion and removal classes (I&R) and manages the contact lens trial inventory
* Performs end of day responsibilities to include opti-schedule wrap-up, end of day checklist, etc.
* Makes recommendations for efficiencies, processes, etc. which will deliver either quality, cost savings, and / or profitability improvements within the store and / or across the organization
* Performs other duties within the store as requested and as time allows

Qualifications

Qualifications
* High School or GED qualification
* Effective verbal and written communication skills
* Entry level PC skills to include MC Office, Windows and Word Processing
* Demonstrated ability to work successfully in a team environment, functioning for the good of the team over the individual
* Prior experience maintaining patients records / files per HIPAA regulations preferred
* Minimum 1-year experience evaluating patients for eye exams and dispensing eye exam medications preferred
* Familiarity with medical terms associated with eye treatment preferredPay Range:
Hourly pay rate: $14.77 to $19.25 plus commissions, depending on experience
Benefits:
* Medical, Vision, Dental, Life, STD, LTD, Basic Life, Voluntary
* 401K
* PTO and Holidays
**AEG Vision complies with the most recent Health Order by the city and county of Denver regarding mandatory COVID-19 vaccination for healthcare employees.**

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-time

Education Requirements

High School or Equivalent

Travel Requirements

Negligible

Practice Name

Abba Eye Care-Lake Plaza

Work Location

On-Site
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