Optical Technician

Midtown Vision, LLC; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Midtown Vision, LLC in Pensacola seeks an driven assistant to support the optometrist with patient care, testing, and EMR documentation. You will prepare patients, take histories, and help with contact lens training while keeping exam areas clean and organized.

The role also involves friendly patient service and contributing to scheduling and daily office tasks. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong communication, reliability, teamwork, and a willingness to learn ophthalmic equipment and

Qualifications

• Assist optometrist with patient care during examinations.
• Record medical and vision histories and test results.
• Maintain clean, organized examination areas and EMR documentation.
• Provide friendly service and help with scheduling and office duties.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examinations and visual testing.
• Perform preliminary tests (visual acuity, tonometry, autorefraction).
• Document results in the electronic medical record system.
• Assist with contact lens training and general office tasks.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Attention to detail

Professionalism

Reliability

Teamwork

Multitasking

Computer skills

Healthcare exp

Job description

Assist the optometrist with patient care by preparing patients for examinations, obtaining medical and vision histories, performing preliminary testing such as visual acuity, tonometry, and autorefraction, documenting results in electronic medical records, assisting with contact lens training, and maintaining clean, organized examination areas. Provide friendly patient service and assist with scheduling and other office duties as needed.

Desired Skills

• Strong communication and customer-service skills
• attention to detail
• professionalism
• reliability
• teamwork
• the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Basic computer skills and willingness to learn ophthalmic equipment and procedures are preferred.
• Previous optometry or healthcare experience is a plus.