Eye Care Technician – Comprehensive Eye Exams

Cherry Health; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHSC loan repayment

Health insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Retirement plan

529 Savings Plans

Pet insurance

Employee assistance

Job summary

Cherry Health in Grand Rapids, MI seeks an Optometric Technician I to support the Doctor of Optometry in delivering comprehensive eye care. Responsibilities include patient history, pre-testing, eye drop administration, measuring intraocular pressure, and assisting with exams and referrals.

Requirements include high school diploma, CPR certification, and ophthalmic or medical assistant experience preferred. The role is full-time, non-exempt with regular weekday hours and one late evening shift.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• CPR certification required.
• Ophthalmic or Medical Assistant experience preferred.
• Ability to travel to other sites if needed.

Responsibilities

• Obtain patient history and chief complaint information.
• Pre-testing: visual acuity, color vision, depth perception, pupil testing, motilities, peripheral vision, and blood pressure.
• Instill eye drops and explain side effects.
• Measure intraocular pressure with iCare or Tonopen.
• Administer diagnostic tests such as automated visual field testing and OCT.
• Maintain electronic health records and assist doctor with exams.
• Facilitate referrals and schedule follow-ups as needed.
• Perform administrative duties and chart preparation.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Basic computer literacy

Team player

Communication

Organization

Customer service

Spanish (optional)

Education

High School Diploma

CPR certification

Tools

Nextgen EHR

EPM

Zeiss Forum

Tonopen / iCare tonometer

Ophthalmic equipment

Slit-lamp / Phoropter

Job description

Cherry Health in Grand Rapids, MI seeks an Optometric Technician I to support the Doctor of Optometry in delivering comprehensive eye care. Responsibilities include patient history, pre-testing, eye drop administration, measuring intraocular pressure, and assisting with exams and referrals.

Requirements include high school diploma, CPR certification, and ophthalmic or medical assistant experience preferred. The role is full-time, non-exempt with regular weekday hours and one late evening shift.