Optometric Assistant

Midtown Eye Care
Memphis, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 3/11/2021 CLOSED ON 3/19/2021

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Optometric Assistant position at Midtown Eye Care?

Technician, optician, office administrator and front desk positions available at:
Midtown Eye Care, P.L.L.C
16 North McLean Blvd, Memphis, TN 38104 
http://www.visionsource-midtowneye.com/ 
jpowelson@sco.edu

  • We have an opening for 1-2 full-time or part-time positions. Prior experience is preferred, but not required. The employee will be cross trained in all aspects of front office work including: filing insurance, pre-authorization, scheduling appointments, etc. They will also be fully trained in all aspects of the optical: frame adjustments, frame selection, lensometry, etc. They will also be cross trained for pre-testing, patient work-up, and diagnostic testing. The pay rate will be determined by the level of experience and the interview.
  • Jared Powelson, O.D. and Michael Gerstner, O.D. have a full-scope family optometry practice in midtown. Both doctors are also on faculty at Southern College of Optometry.
  • We have a very pleasant working environment. Please email Dr. Powelson at jpowelson@sco.edu with your resume attached if you are interested or if you need additional information.
Position Responsibilities:
  • Clerical - Manage patient charts, maintain filing system, record referral information, sort and deliver mail, update calenda
  • Office/Clinic Procedures - Prepare daily schedule, maintain daily & weekly reports, keep current list of office supplies, office/clinic appearance and cleaning
  • Patient Management - Greet patients, answer telephone, maintain practice management systems, schedule and confirm appointments, efficient clinic flow of patients, 
  • Optometric Assisting - Exam room preparation, pre-testing, auto refraction, verify spectacle Rx, contact lens insertion and removal (INR), frame selection and measuring
  • Patient education - Assist the Dr. as needed, dispense and adjust eyewear, repair
  • Rx management and inventor - Order and track Rx
Requirements:
  • A high school diploma or equivalent.
  • An Associate's degree in medical assisting may be a benefit.
  • An Optometric Assistant Certification may be a benefit.
  • Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • A strong attention to detail.
  • The ability to multi-task.
  • The ability to work with delicate tools and materials.
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