Optometric Technician
AEG Vision
- Fulton, Missouri, United States
- Fulton, Missouri, United States
About
- Performs preliminary evaluation of patients prior to exam by the OD, such as dilation, topicals, diagnostic medications, Optomap, etc.
- Performs verbal interview with patient prior to visit with OD to determine medical issues and reasons for their visit for communication to OD prior to appointment
- Enters patient information in Electronic Health Records (EEHR)
- Assists ODs to care for patients in a timely, effective manner, as close to appointed schedule as possible
- Instructs patients on medical care as prescribed by the doctor's treatment plan and schedules follow up appointments as needed
- Discusses Lasik with patients and identifies patients interested in Lasik by reviewing patient information forms
- May be required to schedule referral appointments with Ophthalmologists, Diagnostic follow-up visits, and other specialty referrals, and complete appropriate paperwork
- Records and maintains patient records / files in compliance with company, federal, and state policies (HIPAA)
- Responds to patient's telephone inquiries regarding medication, treatment, problems referring to the OD as necessary
- Completes proper coding of procedures for
Languages
- English
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