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The below Job Description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by associates assigned to this job.  It is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, and is subject to changes and exceptions at the discretion of senior management.

JOB TITLE :                  Optometric Office Technician / Medical Office Administrator

REPORTS TO :              Store General Manager

FLSA STATUS :           Hourly; Non-Exempt

POSITION PURPOSE :

The major responsibility of the Optometric Office Technician is to assist the Managing Optometrist in the technical and administrative operation of an optometric practice.  The position will interact with patients / customers by delivering an exceptional patient / customer experience, foster patient / customer retention, and promotes outstanding associate / doctor satisfaction.

OPTOMETRIC OFFICE TECHNICIAN

The Optometric Office Technician plays a key role in the optometric practice.  Their duties may include the utilization of computerized medical office software, administrative office procedures, health insurance processing billing and transcription of medical reports.

An Optometric Office Technician role may combine skills of a medical office administrator, medical billing and collections, appointment scheduler or medical records clerk and direct patient care.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Clinical Duties

• Taking patient medical histories
• Preparing patients for examinations
• Administering tests prior to the eye exam
• Assisting doctors during examinations
• Assist with ordering glasses and contact lens supply

Administrative Job Duties

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS :

QUALIFICATIONS : Experience, Competencies and Education