Start Your Career as an Optometric Technician – No Experience Needed!
Location: Arden, NC
Salary Range: $16–$19/hour (based on experience)
WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS JOB
Are you eager to start a meaningful career in healthcare but don’t have prior experience? At Elite Eye Care, we believe great team members come from all backgrounds—and we’re ready to train you! Join us as an Entry-Level Optometric Technician, where you’ll make a real difference by providing exceptional, personalized patient care while learning valuable skills on the job.
Why You’ll Love Working Here:
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No Experience Needed: We provide comprehensive on-the-job training so you can build your career from day one.
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Supportive Work Environment: Join a close-knit, family-oriented team that genuinely cares about your well-being and success.
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Growth and Development: Work with leaders who are committed to your personal and professional growth, offering daily encouragement and support.
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Work-Life Balance: Thrive in a culture that values your personal life and encourages a healthy work-life balance.
If you’re ready to take the first step toward a rewarding career where your passion for helping others is valued, apply today to become an Optometric Technician at Elite Eye Care in Arden, NC. We can’t wait to welcome you to our team and help you grow!
Responsibilities
- Greet all office guests in a professional and friendly manner.
- Gather preliminary data through patient pretest, such as documenting chief complaints, gathering patient’s medical history, measuring visual acuity, eye movement, interocular pressure (IOP), retinal photos, visual fields, and optical coherence tomography (OCT).
- Educate the patient throughout the prescreening process about what each machine is testing for and provide instructions to provide accurate test results.
- Accurately and efficiently document the results of pretesting into the current EHR program.
- Educate and instruct the patient on insertion, removal, and proper care of contact lenses.
- Assist the Optometrist as needed during examinations.
- Assist the patient in making decisions about frames and lenses.
- Assist other members of the team when needed and available.
Skills & Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED
- 1-3 years prior optometric technician experience preferred
- Adaptable and flexible with the ability to multitask
- Self-motivated and detail oriented.
- Interest in healthcare
- Strong communication skills.
- Must present a professional appearance
Type: Full Time (Hourly)