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Optometric Technician/Receptionist Jobs in Salem, IL at Salem Eye Clinic
Full Job Description
Salem Eye Clinic prides itself in providing the highest levels of health care to our patients. The ideal candidate for our Full-Time Technician/Receptionist opening would be very patient-focused and possess a caring personality along with a keen eye for detail.
Job Responsibilities:
Clerical duties: answering incoming phone calls, checking-in patients, patient scheduling, checking-out patients, pulling charts, insurance verification, utilizing our EHR system, faxing, copying, etc.
Assist physicians to ensure maximum efficiency; perform preliminary patient screening, as well as other testing as necessary
Record health history of patients; updated medication list; note abnormal conditions for physician
Schedule patients to other specialist offices; obtain appropriate referrals as needed; communicate with other medical offices
Instruct patients on proper contact lens hygiene, procedures, insertion/removal, etc.
Set up and stock exam rooms for daily use
Keep rooms and equipment clean between procedures
Prepare patients for exams and diagnostic testing
Ensure patient chart entries are made accurately and in a timely manner
Keep physician informed of patient’s status
Demonstrate a working knowledge of optical diagnostic equipment
Return phone calls from patients in a timely manner per physician instruction, document appropriately
Ability to calibrate and maintain all diagnostic equipment
Adhere to Quality Control Guidelines, including all reports
Perform other tasks as needed, in assistance of doctors and management
Skills and Qualifications:
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public
Ability to maintain quality control standards
Ability to recognize problems and recommend solutions
Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
Ability to interpret and apply guidelines and procedures
Ability to communicate clearly
Ability to maintain a very clean and organized work environment
Excellent attendance is a must
We sincerely appreciate your interest in becoming a member of the Salem Eye Clinic team! Please apply through Indeed. No phone calls, please.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 – $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Schedule:
Day shift
Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Title: Optometric Technician/Receptionist
Company: Salem Eye Clinic
Location: Salem, IL
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