Ophthalmic Technician

Premier-Eye-Associates; Prattville (AL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier Eye Associates in Alabama is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician to join our growing private optometry practice. In this role, you’ll work directly with patients and doctors, prepare patients for examinations, perform pre-testing, and assist with contact lens services while learning valuable clinical skills.

We offer on-the-job training, a Monday–Friday schedule with no evenings or weekends, and comprehensive benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance, paid time off, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Warm, professional personality with strong people skills.
• Interest in clinical, optical, and patient-care skills.
• Desire to grow within healthcare with long-term career potential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for eye examinations.
• Review patient histories and gather medical information.
• Perform diagnostic testing and pre-testing.
• Assist doctors with contact lens services, follow-up care, and treatment preparation.
• Educate patients about contact lenses and medical eye care.
• Assist patients with eyewear, frame, and lens selections when needed.
• Support front-office operations including paperwork, scheduling, and phones.
• Provide friendly, attentive service throughout the patient experience.

Skills

People skills

Eager to learn

Clinical skills

Optical skills

Patient-care skills

Dependable

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Ophthalmic Technician at Premier Eye Associates

Ophthalmic Technician | Join Our Growing Team!

Are you looking for more than just a job? Do you enjoy helping people, working with technology, and learning new clinical skills? Our private optometry practice is seeking a friendly, motivated, and compassionate Ophthalmic Technician to join our growing team.

We are a family-focused, high-performing practice providing state-of-the-art primary and medical eye care in a welcoming environment. As an Ophthalmic Technician, you'll work directly with patients and our doctors while learning valuable clinical skills and playing an important role in the care we provide.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare patients for their eye examinations
• Review patient histories and gather important medical information
• Perform diagnostic testing and pre-testing
• Assist doctors with contact lens services, follow-up care, and treatment preparation
• Help educate patients about contact lenses, medical eye care, and prevention
• Assist patients with eyewear, frame, and lens selections when needed
• Support front-office operations including paperwork, scheduling, and phones
• Provide friendly, attentive service throughout the patient experience

No experience? That’s okay! We provide structured on-the-job training and ongoing support to help you develop your clinical skills and succeed.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Supportive & Growth-Oriented Culture
  • We invest in your success and encourage leadership growth both inside and outside the office.
• Work-Life Balance
  • Enjoy a Monday-Friday schedule with no evenings or weekends.
• Health, Vision, and Dental insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays (New Year's Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas)
• Employee discounts on eyewear and services
• On the job training
• Paid parental leave
• Be part of a fun, professional team that values compassion, order, and service.
• Opportunity for Advancement
  • Build valuable healthcare skills with opportunities to take on additional responsibilities as you grow.

What We’re Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent (required)
• Warm, professional personality with strong people skills
• Dependable and eager to learnInterest in learning clinical, optical, and patient-care skills
• Desire to grow within the healthcare field
• Interest in building a long-term career with opportunities for advancement

Job Type

• Full-time
• 8-hour shifts, Monday through Friday

This is an excellent opportunity to join one of Alabama’s most respected private optometry practices while building valuable clinical skills and a rewarding career in healthcare.