Job description

We are a small family-owned optometric practice who has been offering optometric services in the Dry Ridge area for over twenty years. Our office is located inside the Wal-Mart where we work closely with the Vision Center associates who provide affordable eyecare.

We are looking for a person with a positive attitude and a strong work ethic to help us continue to provide high quality eyecare with compassion and kindness. Our goal is to help our patients maintain healthy vision in order to enjoy life to the fullest.

The optometric technician will be responsible for scheduling patients and verifying insurance information prior to their appointment. The technician will need to be efficient in checking in patients, utilizing automated equipment and data entry in order to get the patient ready to see the doctor. Lastly, they will check out the patient by taking payment and submitting insurance.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Greet and check-in patients
• Answer phone
• Schedule patients
• Verify insurance benefits
• Accurately input data into computer
• Scan into computer necessary information
• Perform pre-test (auto lensometer, autorefractor, keratometry, NCT)
• Collecting payments
• Keep office and equipment clean
• Bill insurance and follow-up on unpaid claims
• Instruct patients on insertion and removal of contact lenses

Skills and Personal Requirements:

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Basic computer skills
• Attention to detail
• Professional appearance and proper hygiene
• Positive attitude
• Dependable
• Kind and compassionate
• Ability to multi-task
• Effectively communicate patient messages to doctor

Education: High-school diploma or GED

Experience: One year preferred but not required

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $13.00 - $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
We follow the CDC and our Kentucky Board of Optometric Examiners guidelines regarding COVID. There is no mask requirement currently in place for the patients or staff.

Application Question(s):

• Please list one to three references. Include the person's name, company and title, contact details (email and/or phone number), and explain your relationship (former boss, current coworker, etc).
• What were the most and least enjoyable aspects of your last job?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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