Ophthalmic Technician: Precision Eye Exams & Care

LensCrafters; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Employee discounts

Job summary

LensCrafters is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician to deliver high-quality eye care by supporting doctors and front-end staff. You will assist with patient care, run pre-exam tests, and help with eye exams while maintaining accurate records and ensuring patient comfort.

The role requires strong communication, attention to detail, and the ability to use ophthalmic equipment and exam software. You may work evenings or weekends depending on location and patient flow.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent required.
• 1+ year of customer service experience.
• Strong communicator and listener.
• Ability to use ophthalmic equipment and exam software.
• Healthcare/optical experience and JCAHPO certs are a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Assists with patient care and eye exams, managing records and patient flow.
• Performs preliminary evaluations: histories, meds, acuity, refraction, tonometry.
• Conducts tests: OCTs, biometry, topography, retinal imaging.
• Explains measurements and answers patient questions.
• Maintains HIPAA-compliant record handling and scheduling.
• Ensures equipment and exam lanes are disinfected and ready.
• Supports weekends/evenings as needed by location.
• Adheres to attendance, dress code, and company policies.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Organization skills

Problem solving

Autonomy

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Math skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Exam software

POS technology

Ophthalmic equipment

Job description

LensCrafters is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician to deliver high-quality eye care by supporting doctors and front-end staff. You will assist with patient care, run pre-exam tests, and help with eye exams while maintaining accurate records and ensuring patient comfort.

The role requires strong communication, attention to detail, and the ability to use ophthalmic equipment and exam software. You may work evenings or weekends depending on location and patient flow.