Optometric Technician

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Memorial City - Houston, TX 77024Position Type: Full TimeTravel Percentage: Two LocationsJob Category: Health CareLOCATION: 915 Gessner Rd., Suite 250 Houston, TX 77024 Some travel required to nearby Gramercy location as needed. POSITION SUMMARY: Contributes to the organization by assisting with patient care during an eye exam. The Optometric Technician performs basic, advanced and complex procedures in assisting the optometrist; all to be handled accurately, quickly and courteously. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Perform preliminary evaluation of patients prior to exam by the OD, such as dilation, topicals, autorefractions, etc. Perform verbal interview with patient prior to visit with OD to determine medical issues and reasons for their visit Provides support to the Optometrist to care for patients in a timely, effective manner, as closely to appointed schedule as possible Assists Optometrist to care for patients in a timely, effective manner, as closely to appointed schedule as possible Records and maintains patient records / files in compliance with company, federal, and state policies (HIPAA) Respond to patient's telephone inquiries and voicemail...