Ophthalmic Technician I — Paid Training & Growth

Socket.dev; Collinsville (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Training & Career Development

Growth & Advancement Opportunities

Supportive Team Environment

Competitive Benefits Package

Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities

Employee Eyewear Discounts

Referral Bonus Program

Make a Meaningful Difference Every Day

Job summary

AVPSEES Group seeks an Ophthalmic Technician I to work closely with ophthalmologists and optometrists, delivering direct patient care. On-site training and paid certifications support ongoing growth and skill development.

You will obtain patient history, assess visual acuity, perform refractions, and manage EMR data while preparing patients for procedures and maintaining equipment across offices.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; associate degree preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in eye care preferred.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 70 lbs and use power hand tools.
• Must be able to travel to other offices as required.
• Excellent verbal communication and confidentiality awareness.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and document patient history.
• Follow office workup protocols and determine visual acuity.
• Perform automated refraction and tonometry.
• Administer eye drops or ointments as ordered by a physician.
• Enter data into EMR and provide patient services.
• Pre-operative patient preparation and equipment maintenance.

Skills

Excellent verbal communication skills

Attention to detail

Willingness to submit to a background

Travel to other offices

Confidentiality

Ability to seek instruction

Education

High School diploma or GED, associate degree preferred

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

AVPSEES Group seeks an Ophthalmic Technician I to work closely with ophthalmologists and optometrists, delivering direct patient care. On-site training and paid certifications support ongoing growth and skill development.

You will obtain patient history, assess visual acuity, perform refractions, and manage EMR data while preparing patients for procedures and maintaining equipment across offices.