Ophthalmic Technician: Eye Care Diagnostics & Support

Svs Vision, Inc.; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Great benefits

401(k) plans

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Training development

Growth potential

Energetic environment

Job summary

SVS Vision in Traverse City, MI, is hiring an Ophthalmic Technician to support the Doctor of Optometry, increasing patient satisfaction and exam efficiency. The role reports to the Professional Services Department in a team‑oriented environment.

The ideal candidate will have strong computer skills, professional communication, and meticulous attention to detail. Duties include refraction, non-contact tonometry, auto-refractor, visual acuity testing, blood pressure measurement, lensometry, OCT and

Qualifications

• Substantial proficiency in computer applications.
• Basic understanding of health care protocol.
• Professional communication skills.
• Strong attention to details.
• Responds professionally in difficult situations or inquiries.
• Adaptable to changes.
• Teamwork oriented.

Responsibilities

• Assists in improving exam efficiency and elevating patient experience.
• Communicates with the retail office management and staff.
• Prepares the clinic day with strong organizational skills.
• Refraction.
• Case history review including current medical conditions.
• Non-Contact tonometry.
• Auto-refractor.
• Visual acuity testing.
• Blood pressure measurement.
• Lensometer.
• Visual field testing.
• Fundus photography.
• OCT testing.
• Eye drop instillation.
• Additional clinical procedures requested by the supervising OD that fall within the scope of knowledge of the Ophthalmic Technician.
• Hands off patient care to the OD.

Skills

Computer applications proficiency

Professional communication skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork oriented

Adaptability

Job description

SVS Vision in Traverse City, MI, is hiring an Ophthalmic Technician to support the Doctor of Optometry, increasing patient satisfaction and exam efficiency. The role reports to the Professional Services Department in a team‑oriented environment.

The ideal candidate will have strong computer skills, professional communication, and meticulous attention to detail. Duties include refraction, non-contact tonometry, auto-refractor, visual acuity testing, blood pressure measurement, lensometry, OCT and