Eye Care Technician & Optician — Training Provided

The Gateway Institute; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Uniform allowance

Training and growth opportunities

Job summary

Eberle Eyecare in Anchorage, Alaska, seeks an Optometric Technician/Optician to support pre-testing, exam flow, and eyewear selection. You will greet patients, perform testing with autorefraction and imaging, and enter data into EHR.

The role offers a starting wage of $17.00–$24.00, paid time off, holidays, vision coverage, retirement plan, uniform allowance, and opportunities for training and growth. Training provided; Saturdays required.

Qualifications

• Experience working as an Optometric Technician or Optician is preferred, but not required.
• Experience working in an optometry or medical office is a plus.
• Knowledge of medical terminology is preferred.
• Ability to multi-task and stay organized in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be dependable and able to work normal office hours including Saturdays.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and prepare them for eye exams.
• Perform pre-testing and diagnostic tests (e.g., autorefraction, visual fields, retinal imaging).
• Record patient history and enter data into electronic health records (EHR).
• Maintain and sterilize instruments and exam rooms.
• Help patients select frames and lenses that best fit their prescription, style, and lifestyle needs.
• Educate patients on lens options (e.g., anti-reflective coatings, progressives, blue-light protection).
• Take accurate measurements (PD, segment height, etc.) and adjust/fit eyewear.
• Place and track optical orders, manage inventory, and handle frame repairs.
• Ensure high patient satisfaction through follow-up and problem resolution.
• Assist the doctor during exams as needed.

Skills

Multitasking

Organization

Written communication

Verbal communication

Dependable

Tools

EHR

Job description

Eberle Eyecare in Anchorage, Alaska, seeks an Optometric Technician/Optician to support pre-testing, exam flow, and eyewear selection. You will greet patients, perform testing with autorefraction and imaging, and enter data into EHR.

The role offers a starting wage of $17.00–$24.00, paid time off, holidays, vision coverage, retirement plan, uniform allowance, and opportunities for training and growth. Training provided; Saturdays required.