What are the responsibilities and job description for the Optometric Assistant position at Madison Vision Clinic?
Responsibilites:
1) Welcome patients to the office with a smile and a friendly manner
2) Answer phone calls, respond to patient questions, take messages, schedule appts
3) Enter geographical info and email info into electronic health record
4) Scan insurance cards and signatures into electronic health record
5) Scan previous patient records and enter into electronic health record if needed
6) Collect payments and create invoices
7) Keep exam rooms clean and stocked with supplies daily, close at end of day
8) Keep office neat and clean
9) Complete necessary paperwork/tasks for next day’s appointments.
10) Verify insurance benefits
11) Pretest patients and perform screening tests
12) Seat patients and update medical information
13) Coordinate and schedule referral appointments
14) Be able to perform insertion and removal training of contact lenses
15) Keep records in computer up to date (insurance, reports, demographics, provider, etc)
16) Assist doctor as needed; perform special testing as needed
17) Verify spectacle prescriptions with lensometer;
18) Adjust, repair, and dispense glasses; accurately select and fit/measure glasses for patients. Educate patients on products and options.
19) Maintain optical displays; Clean optical inventory; Tag & Record new frames;
20) Post Optical charges and collect payments
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Ophthalmology: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: One location