Optical Technician

Sight360; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Matching 401(k) plan

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Employee discount

Certification reimbursement

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Sight360, located in the Town of Florida, NY, seeks an Optical Technician responsible for collecting ocular histories, performing visual tests, and assisting with patient care. Applicants should have at least one year of optical experience and capabilities in multitasking and detail-oriented work.

The position involves various responsibilities, including instructing patients on care and performing eye measurements. Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year working in an optical facility supporting patient care.
• Prior experience in health care or related field – required.

Responsibilities

• Collect and record patient medical history.
• Instruct patients on post‑operative care and exam expectations.
• Perform visual acuity testing and tonometry.
• Measure pupil size and reactivity.
• Conduct dry eye testing and assist with contact lens fittings.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Accuracy

Job description

Description

At Sight360, we believe sight is our most important sense. It is a priceless gift that shapes how we experience the world, connect with others, and create lasting memories. That is why we are dedicated to protecting and caring for vision every day.

Position Summary

The Optical Technician is responsible for collecting and recording ocular and systemic patient histories, visual acuities, BP, IOP, auto refractions, manifest refractions, performing external examinations, and dry‑eye testing, as well as disease‑specific extra testing. Travel between clinic locations and/or overtime may be required based on operational needs.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Collecting and recording patient medical history
• Instructing patients on post‑operative care, medication use, contact lens care and exam expectations.
• Performing visual acuity testing, auto and manifest refractions (measurements for the glasses prescription), tonometry (measuring eye pressure)
• Measuring pupil size and reactivity
• Testing elements of movement (eye muscle function)
• Performing confrontational visual field testing, pachymetry (corneal thickness measurement)
• Performing dry eye testing
• Maintaining a sanitized environment
• Performing corneal topography, retinal nerve fiber layer measurements, retinal thickness and topography, fluorescein angiography, B‑scan ultrasonography
• Assisting with contact lens fitting and instructing patients on insertion and removal of contacts.
• Preparing for and assisting with in‑office procedures including consenting patients
• Participating in light cleaning of the facility

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Matching 401(k) plan
• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Employee discount
• Certification reimbursement
• Career growth opportunities

Requirements

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year working in an optical facility supporting patient care.
• Prior experience in health care or related field – required.

Skills and Abilities

• Superior interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to effectively multi‑task.
• Attentive to detail and accuracy.