CLINICAL TECHNICIAN II

College of Optometry

• Assist patients with frame selection, fitting, lens selection and measuring.
• Complete lab orders, insurance verification and authorizations and some insurance billing.
• Compute and collect patient order balances.
• Verify prescription glasses and notify patients when eye wear is ready for pick up.
• Enter eyeglass and contact lens orders in practice management software.
• Dispense, adjust and repair eye wear.
• Assist the Optician with the fabrication of lenses using the edger.
• Review lab invoices and patient financial records for accuracy and forward them to the Center Manager.
• Teach dispensing techniques and services to interns assigned to dispensary.
• Order and verify contact lens orders.
• Assist with front desk functions including patient scheduling, registration, insurance verification, filing,
  and collection of fees.
• Enter patient demographic information, and daily reconciliation of financial transactions. Prepare daily
  deposits and maintain files with supporting documentation at the remote sites.
• May be required to perform other duties as assigned

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The University will not sponsor applicants for this position for employment visas.

MONDAY - FRIDAY 8:00AM - 5:00PM

High school diploma or equivalent and at least 1 year of experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities can be acquired is necessary. Certifications as required by regulatory agencies is necessary

Pay commensurate with education and experience.
Hiring Range: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour
Grade: GGS-006
University Title: CLINICAL TECHNICIAN II

Application materials include a cover letter and resume. Finalists will be asked to provide references at a later date.

Applicants must combine all application materials into one PDF or Microsoft Word document and upload as a resume attachment to the UMSL Job site: http://umsl.jobs.

Limit document name to 50 characters. Maximum size limit is 11MB. Do not include special characters (e.g., /, &, %, etc.). For questions about the application process, please email employment@umsl.edu. If you are experiencing technical problems, please email umpshrsupport@umsystem.edu.

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

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We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person's success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.

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