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Optometric Technician Job – Colorado Springs, CO

If you’re a team player excited by the latest vision care technologies and passionate about customer service, you belong at Mountain View Vision! We are searching for an energetic addition to our family.

Our growing office strives to create a professional environment by encouraging continuing education and maintaining state-of-the-art technology, all while fostering a fun, caring, friendly culture.

Help us support our motto, “Every Patient, Every Time”.

As an integral member of our team, you’ll get:

Excellent health, dental, vision, and disability insurance
Generous employee discounts
Competitive compensation from $15-19/hr depending on experience
100% employer-paid continuing education courses and certification exam

While we’re known as the most “high-tech” optometry practice in the area, our passion for people is what really sets us apart. This starts with our team. We celebrate special events together and have various team building activities.

If you are ready to join a fun, positive, innovative and customer-focused practice, we look forward to receiving your application. Associate’s degree and CPOA Certification are a plus! We will also consider a bright, motivated, customer service oriented person who wants to learn the profession of an optometric technician.

Why You’ll Love This Job

Our growing office strives to create a professional environment by encouraging continuing education and maintaining state-of-the-art technology, all while fostering a fun, caring, friendly culture.

Help us support our motto, “Every Patient, Every Time”.

As an integral member of our team, you’ll get:

Excellent health, dental, vision, and disability insurance
Generous employee discounts
Competitive compensation from $15-19/hr depending on experience
100% employer-paid continuing education courses and certification exam

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

Pre-screen patients including diagnostic testing
Accurate and thorough documentation of exams and procedures
Answer phone calls, schedule appointments, triage calls, return messages, contact lens orders
Train patients on insertion, removal, and proper care of contact lenses
Coordinate scheduling and monitor patient flow throughout the office, communicating delays
Obtaining prior authorizations for medications and procedures
Other duties as assigned

As an optometric technician in our award-winning practice, you’ll be:

Working with state-of-the-art equipment and services
Delivering exceptional customer service in collaboration with dedicated team members
Maintaining a clean, organized, and welcoming atmosphere
Enjoying a paperless environment with the latest patient recordkeeping systems and solutions
Playing a key role in continually improving and expanding our practice offerings
Working directly with the doctor team to provide exceptional patient care

Skills & Qualifications

Experience in a professional setting a must
The ability to connect well with patients
Works well with a team
Tech-savvy; typing capabilities
Optometric Technician experience preferred

Type: Full Time (Hourly)

Optometric Technician Job – Las Vegas, NV

Do you enjoy interacting and connecting with patients? Are you passionate about providing best-in-class patient care? Then, join the Vision Source West Sahara team today in this Optometric Technician job in our Las Vegas, NV location!

As the Optometric Technician, you would be expected to maintain a professional and friendly attitude as you guide patients through optical testing to determine their visual abilities, followed by helping them make important decisions about the various types of eyewear available.

When you join Vision Source West Sahara, you become part of a close-knit team that shares your passion for providing care with a personal touch. Here, you will work alongside leaders who value your personal life and will support and encourage you daily. Bring your passion for providing exceptional patient care, and you will build a career you love in this Optometric Technician job in our Las Vegas, NV location.  

Join the Vision Source West Sahara team and apply for our Optometric Technician job today!

Why You’ll Love This Job

Responsibilities

Optometric Technician Job 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.

Optometric Technician Job 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)

Optometric Technician Job – Costa Mesa, CA

Do you enjoy interacting and connecting with patients? Are you passionate about providing best-in-class patient care? Then, join the Insight Vision Center Optometry team today in this Optometric Technician job in our Costa Mesa, CA location!

As the Optometric Technician, you would be expected to maintain a professional and friendly attitude as you guide patients through optical testing to determine their visual abilities, followed by helping them make important decisions about the various types of eyewear available.

When you join Insight Vision Center Optometry, you become part of a close-knit team that shares your passion for providing care with a personal touch. Here, you will work alongside leaders who value your personal life and will support and encourage you daily. Bring your passion for providing exceptional patient care, and you will build a career you love in this Optometric Technician job in our Costa Mesa, CA location.  

Join the Insight Vision Center Optometry team and apply for our Optometric Technician job today!

The salary for this positions starts at $18/hour and is based on experience.

Why You’ll Love This Job

The salary for this positions starts at $18/hour and is based on experience.

Responsibilities

Optometric Technician Job 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. 
Will switch between front office/back office responsibilities as needed.

Optometric Technician Job Qualifications 

High School Diploma or GED
1-3 years prior optometric technician experience preferred
Adaptable and flexible with the ability to multitask
Must be able to work evenings (generally 7PM)
Self-motivated and detail oriented. 
Interest in healthcare
Strong communication skills. 
Must present a professional appearance
Must live within 45 minutes of the job location (Costa Mesa, CA)

Type: Full Time (Hourly)

Optometric Technician Job – Gillette, WY

Do you enjoy interacting and connecting with patients? Are you passionate about providing best-in-class patient care? Then, join the Gillette Optometric Clinic team today in this Optometric Technician job in our Gillette, WY location!

As the Optometric Technician, you would be expected to maintain a professional and friendly attitude as you guide patients through optical testing to determine their visual abilities, followed by helping them make important decisions about the various types of eyewear available.

When you join Gillette Optometric Clinic you become part of a close-knit team that shares your passion for providing care with a personal touch. Here, you will work alongside leaders who value your personal life and will support and encourage you daily. Bring your passion for providing exceptional patient care, and you will build a career you love in this Optometric Technician job in our Gillette, WY location.  

Join the Gillette Optometric Clinic team and apply for our Optometric Technician job today!

Why You’ll Love This Job

Responsibilities

Optometric Technician Job 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.

Optometric Technician Job 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)

Optometric Technician Job – West Hartford, CT

Do you enjoy interacting and connecting with patients? Are you passionate about providing best-in-class patient care? Then, join the Sight team today in this Optometric Technician job in our West Hartford, CT location!

As the Optometric Technician, you would be expected to maintain a professional and friendly attitude as you guide patients through optical testing to determine their visual abilities, followed by helping them make important decisions about the various types of eyewear available.

When you join Sight, you become part of a close-knit team that shares your passion for providing care with a personal touch. Here, you will work alongside leaders who value your personal life and will support and encourage you daily. Bring your passion for providing exceptional patient care, and you will build a career you love in this Optometric Technician job in our West Hartford, CT location.  

Join the Sight team and apply for our Optometric Technician job today!

Why You’ll Love This Job

Responsibilities

Optometric Technician Job 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.

Optometric Technician Job 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)

Optometric Technician Job – Leawood, KS

Do you enjoy interacting and connecting with patients? Are you passionate about providing best-in-class patient care? Then, join the Hunter Family Vision team today in this Optometric Technician job.

As the Optometric Technician, you would be expected to maintain a professional and friendly attitude as you guide patients through optical testing to determine their visual abilities, followed by helping them make important decisions about the various types of eyewear available.

Hunter Family Vision is a growing private optometry practice with 2 locations – Leawood and Prairie Village, KS. Our office is seeking a full-time Optometric Technician who loves exceeding patients’ eye care needs. If you are team player with a positive attitude, friendly, detail oriented, with a strong work ethic and reliable than this is the place for you. Past optical experience is helpful, and excellent patient communication is needed. As the practice continues to grow, we are looking to continue to add long term team members who create a great work environment while helping patients with the highest quality of care. Pay is dependent upon experience and may be negotiable. Hunter Family Vision offers a 4.5 work week with Friday being the half day. One day at both offices we are open from 9-6 which is our latest evening hour.

Join the Hunter Family Vision team and apply for our Optometric Technician job today!

Why You’ll Love This Job

Responsibilities

Optometric Technician Job 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.

Optometric Technician Job 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)

Optometric Technician Job – Rochester, NH

Do you enjoy interacting and connecting with patients? Are you passionate about providing best-in-class patient care? Then, join the Rochester Eye Care Associates team today in this Optometric Technician job in our Rochester, NH location!

As the Optometric Technician, you would be expected to maintain a professional and friendly attitude as you guide patients through optical testing to determine their visual abilities, followed by helping them make important decisions about the various types of eyewear available.

When you join Rochester Eye Care Associates, you become part of a close-knit team that shares your passion for providing care with a personal touch. Here, you will work alongside leaders who value your personal life and will support and encourage you daily. Bring your passion for providing exceptional patient care, and you will build a career you love in this Optometric Technician job in our Rochester, NH location.  

Join the Rochester Eye Care Associates team and apply for our Optometric Technician job today!

Why You’ll Love This Job

Responsibilities

Optometric Technician Job 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.

Optometric Technician Job 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)

Optometric Technician Job – Springfield, IL

The role of the Technician is to provide technical support to the Optometrist(s). This includes patient work-up, pretesting, tonometry, and performing the appropriate professional services to patients. As the functional liaison between patient and doctor, the Technician is responsible for communicating all patient questions and concerns to the optometrist. Accurate procurement of patient history and follow-up is required.

Because our practice strives to deliver the best eye health care possible, a deep working knowledge of all pretesting equipment is required. The ability to effectively communicate to patients and the optometrist(s) is of utmost importance.

Why You’ll Love This Job

Responsibilities

Job Responsibilities:

Demonstrates expert ability in communicating with patients the purpose of each test and its importance to their eye health

Ensure proper charting and documentation; correctly document all information gathered from patient and pre-tests.
Prepare patient for tests as needed, and make sure that doctor has all necessary pre-testing done and equipment as needed.

Operation and maintenance of all pretesting equipment including but not limited to:
- Optomap
- Lensometer
- Auto-refractor / keratometer
- Non-contact tonometer
- Retinal camera
- Auto-field perimeter
- Keystone visual skills
- Visual acuity test
- Blood pressure cuff
- Pupilometer

Responsible for making sure clinical exam rooms have adequate and appropriate supplies, and ensuring that clinical equipment is in good working order.
Clean and restock pre-test and exam rooms between patients; clean the equipment in front of the patients to ensure cleanliness for each patient.
Check calibration of equipment and make adjustments or contact the lead technician, as necessary

Tracks and orders supply inventory (alcohol pads, FI strips, etc.) as appropriate
Tracks and reports to leadership/management the capture rate of all specialized testing
Create a warm and personalized experience for each and every patient.
Acquaint all new patients with the office procedures to which they will be exposed.Inform patients of the purpose of all tests personally performed and how they will be affected during the tests.
Obtain patient history to include chief complaint, history of present illness, past history (ocular and general), family history (ocular and general), and history of allergies and medications.
Perform blood pressure and ocular pressure testing
Fill-out appropriate forms and distribute appropriate literature.
Communicate with other staff members in a clear and concise manner.
Communicate with other ophthalmic assistants to facilitate proper patient flow.
Perform other duties as required

Skills & Qualifications

Competencies:

Communication Skills
The Technician must be able to effectively communicate with our patients around all our pre and special testing.Communicating in a manner by which the patient understands technical terminology in their layman language is essential.

Technical Abilities
The Technician must be able to accurately measure and record all patient information. Attention to detail relative to all testing and results is imperative.

Pace of the Environment
Must be able to work at a fast pace.Effectively handling multiple tasks and patients at one time, while focusing on the individual patient experience.

Consistency of Work
The Technician position requires consistent repetition of several technical tasks. A displayed comfort level and accuracy of accomplishing tasks and testing of this nature is required.

Team Player
As the patient liaison to the Optometrist, the Technician must exhibit the ability to work well within the team environment, supporting all aspects of the practice and delivering on the patient experience.

Supervision

Under supervision of the Lead Optometric Technician and Office Manager.Must be able to complete duties without close supervision.

Confidentiality

Will be exposed to confidential information disclosure of which would be contrary to the best interest of the organization and professional ethics.

Type: Full Time (Hourly)

Optometric Technician Job – West Fargo, ND

Are you interested in working in the health field?

We are hiring fun, detail oriented, motivated individuals who want to create a career with a local, women-owned business. We are a rapidly growing office with a strong commitment to our community, our patients, and our staff.

OPTOMETRIC TECHNICIANS work closely with our doctors to provide our patients with exceptional eyecare.

Benefits include: 4-and-a-half-day workweek. Health Insurance. Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance. Paid Time Off. Flexible Scheduling. Education. Career Growth. Eyewear and Eyecare Benefits. Positive work culture. Bonus potential. Work-Life Balance.

Growth Potential: Department Lead, Optician, Office Management. National Certifications available.

Why You’ll Love This Job

Are you interested in working in the health field?

Responsibilities

Pretest and prepare patients for exams
Fit and evaluate contact lenses
Administer special testing for medical concerns
Scribe for doctors during exams.
Work closely with our doctors to provide exceptional patient care.

Skills & Qualifications

Required: Experience as an Optometric Technician. Curiosity, Comfort with Technology, and willingness to learn.
Preferred: Some college education.

Type: Full Time (Hourly)

Optometric Technician Job – Winder, GA

Your professional experience and desire to work in a positive, exciting atmosphere, making a difference in the lives of others, place you at the top of the list for our FT/PT Optometric Technician role in Winder, GA!

In this position, your skills and efficiency will be greatly appreciated by your customers as you guide them through the process of optical testing to determine their visual abilities followed by helping them make important decisions about the various types of eyewear available to them. Regardless of your level of optical experience — some or none at all — you can rest assured that you will receive the training you need to be a successful Optometric Technician. We offer our team members PERKS/BENEFITS so you can live a quality personal life as well.

This is the perfect place to be part of a fun, friendly team and grow your Optometric Technician career! Apply today!

Why You’ll Love This Job

This is the perfect place to be part of a fun, friendly team and grow your Optometric Technician career! Apply today!

Responsibilities

Optometric Technician job responsibilities include:

Complete diagnostic testing and necessary documentation
Prepare patients to be seen by the Optometrist
Assist the Optometrist as needed during examinations
Show patients how to properly care for contact lens
Assist the patient in making decisions about frames and lenses

Skills & Qualifications

Optometric Technician required skills & qualifications include:

Experience in a professional setting a must
The ability to connect well with patients
Works well with a team
Tech-savvy; typing capabilities
Optometric Technician experience preferred

Type: Full Time (Hourly)