Eye Care Technician: Support Optometrist & Pre-Tests

VSP Ventures; Cameron Park (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

VSP Vision is seeking an eye care assistant to support the optometrist during eye examinations and patient care. Responsibilities include pre-testing, taking patient history, guiding patients through the clinical experience, and assisting with specialized testing.

The role requires 1–2 years of related experience, strong communication skills, and comfort with clinical instruments and MS Office. Excellent patient interaction and teamwork are essential for success in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• One to two years of experience in related field.
• Working knowledge of MS Office package.
• Effective verbal communication skills to prioritize multiple tasks and to be available for incoming calls and inquiries.
• Effective written communication skills to clearly document patient visits.
• Excellent interpersonal and rapport-building skills.
• Ability to ask appropriate and relevant questions to identify patient needs.
• Ability to listen, process transactions and interact with patients simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients before the examination by gathering information about the patient’s vision and medical history, explaining the exam process, and documenting all needed information in the patient’s record.
• Able to work well with technology and various clinical instruments, taking measurements, and administering tests to determine the visual capabilities of the patient in preparation for the vision examination.
• Perform contact lens insertion; educate and train patients on contact lens insertion and removal.
• Order contact lenses of various types of materials and designs and manage contact lens trials inventory.
• Administer topical ophthalmic and dilation medications.
• Scribe for the doctor and translate as needed.
• Prioritize patient care and patient flow while communicating effectively with doctors, staff, and patients.
• Perform, under the direction of the Optometrist, some therapy exercises or procedures with the patient.
• Assist in other areas of the office as necessary, such as answering phones, verifying insurance, checking in patients, scanning charts, maintaining a clean office, and checking patients in and out.
• Work on special projects, cross-train in different departments, and perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Tools

MS Office

Job description

VSP Vision is seeking an eye care assistant to support the optometrist during eye examinations and patient care. Responsibilities include pre-testing, taking patient history, guiding patients through the clinical experience, and assisting with specialized testing.

The role requires 1–2 years of related experience, strong communication skills, and comfort with clinical instruments and MS Office. Excellent patient interaction and teamwork are essential for success in a fast-paced environment.