Houston Eye Associates

Optical Floater

Houston Eye Associates  •  League City, TX (Onsite)  •  15 days ago
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Job Description

Job Location: LGC - League City, TX 77573
Position Type: Full TimeEducation
Level: High School
Travel Percentage: Mulitple Locations
Job Shift: Day
Job Category: Admin - ClericalOverall:
- Travel to surrounding HEA offices to provide Optician and Contact Lens coverage as clinic locations require.
- Provide superior patient care services, treating all patients and guests with compassion and respect.
- Communicate effectively with patients, guests, colleagues, physicians, and leadership.
- Ability to work independently and be a self-starter in a fast-paced environment.
- Maintain compliance with HEA policies and procedures, patient confidentiality standards, OSHA requirements, and all State and Federal regulations.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and professional work area and waiting room.
- Perform additional duties as assigned based on operational needs.
- Saturday coverage may be required.
Floater Optician / Contact Lens Responsibilities:
- Assist patients with eyewear and contact lens needs while providing exceptional customer service.
- Review and verify the accuracy of eyewear and contact lens prescriptions.
- Educate patients on vision insurance benefits, eyewear options, contact lens products, and pricing.
- Train patients on proper contact lens insertion, removal, and care techniques.
- Respond to patient inquiries regarding eyewear, contact lenses, medications, or treatments, referring clinical concerns to the Optometrist as necessary.
- Enter patient specifications, contact lens orders, charges, discounts, and supply orders accurately into the system.
- Manage insurance claims, prescription tracking, eyewear and contact lens orders, returns, and exchanges.
- Maintain contact lens inventory and ensure proper sterility and handling of lenses and supplies.
- Assist patients with resolving issues related to prescription eyewear or contact lenses when appropriate.
- Support clinic operations by adapting to workflow needs across multiple HEA locations.
Front Desk Responsibilities:
- Verify insurance eligibility and determine if prior authorizations or referrals are required for appointments.
- Process patient documentation and update patient demographics accurately.
- Answer phones, schedule appointments, collect payments/copays, and process daily reports.
- Triage incoming calls and voicemails promptly and direct messages appropriately.
- Close out daily batches promptly and accurately.
- Provide a professional and courteous check-in/check-out experience for patients and guests.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and professional front desk and waiting area.

Qualifications
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- - - ABOC certification by 1 year of employment.
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- - - One (1) year office experience. Two (2) years medical office experience preferred.
Houston Eye Associates

About Houston Eye Associates

Houston Eye Associates, the largest physician-owned ophthalmology clinic in the state of Texas, is a team of board-certified ophthalmologists and board-licensed optometrists with advanced fellowship and specialty training in the fields of ophthalmology and optometry. For over 50 years Houston Eye has been providing patients with the highest level of care at 18 locations in Greater Houston and surrounding neighborhoods.

Houston Eye Associates covers all areas of ophthalmological and optometric care, with treatment available in all specialties and for all ages. Specialties include LASIK & refractive surgery, cataracts, glaucoma, retina, oculoplastic, pediatric care, and more. Houston Eye Associates also has optical shops that specialize in vision correction with state-of-the-art ophthalmic lenses and the top custom contact lenses.

Our physicians are pioneers in new research and donate their time and skills to the Houston Eye Associates Foundation. The Houston Eye Associates Foundation is a non-profit foundation created by Houston Eye Associates to provide medical eye care services to those less fortunate by providing financial assistance for medical treatment and surgery of the eye.

Compassionate doctors you can trust for all your eye care needs.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Houston, Texas
Year Founded
1971
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