Overview
Optometric Technician/ Medical Billing Administrator Jobs in Roswell, GA at West Point Optical LLC
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
Greeting and directing patients
Answering telephones
Updating and maintaining Electronic Medical Records
Obtaining insurance verification and authorization
Adjust scheduling for priority patients
Scheduling appointments
Processing insurance claim forms
Patient and insurance billing
Optometric medical billing and coding
Vision insurance billing and coding
Accounts receivable and accounts payable
Bookkeeping
Selling glasses and contact lens supplies
The Clinical Skills can be learned on the job. No experience with clinical skills is necessary to apply.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
Occasional travel locally, within 15 mile radius.
QUALIFICATIONS: Experience, Competencies and Education
Ability to provide enthusiastic and concise communication to meet/exceed customer expectations as well as foster positive and results-oriented associate, doctor and host relationships.
Ability to manage priorities through adaptability, willingness to take calculated risks, and follow-up.
Experience with personal computers preferred.
Valid State Driver’s License and State Minimum Insurance coverage.
High school diploma or equivalent, or comparable experience typically achieved with a minimum of 1-2 years in a retail setting.
Title: Optometric Technician/ Medical Billing Administrator
Company: West Point Optical LLC
Location: Roswell, GA
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