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