Optometric Technician
3 days ago
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OnsiteFull-timeEntry
Summary
AEG Vision is seeking an Optometric Technician to join their team in Centerville, Iowa. The role involves working alongside doctors to provide patient care, perform pre-testing and post-exam duties, and maintain appointment schedules.
About the Role
As an Optometric Technician, you will be responsible for conducting preliminary evaluations of patients, entering patient information into Electronic Health Records, assisting ODs in patient care, instructing patients on medical care, scheduling follow-up appointments, and performing diagnostic testing. You will also handle patient inquiries, maintain compliance with HIPAA regulations, and support the overall patient experience.
About You
Required:
- High School or GED qualification.
- Entry level PC skills including Microsoft Office, Windows, and Word Processing.
- Demonstrated ability to work successfully in a team environment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Preferred:
- Experience evaluating patients for eye exams and dispensing eye exam medications.
- Familiarity with medical terms associated with eye treatment.
- Experience maintaining patients' records/files per HIPAA regulations.
- Industry certification (CPO, CPOA, CPOT) preferred but not required.
Benefits
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/STD/LTD coverage.
- Employee Vision Discount Program.
- 401(k) with Match.
- HSA/FSA options.
- Paid Time Off (PTO).
- Paid Holidays.
- Benefits applicable to full-time employees only.
AEG Vision
It’s more difficult than ever for Eye Care Professionals to grow their business and sustain financial and personal success. Whether it’s the impact of vertical integration, constant changes in managed care, or the ongoing pressures of owning a private practice, AEG Vision provides practice transition and operational support solutions to optometry practices that allows for maximized value through scale, collaboration, innovation, and a strong vision for future growth.
Centerville, IA