Optometric Assistant Job

Visionist Inc; Rochester (NH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay based on experience

Simple IRA with company match

Paid time off and paid holidays

Employee health insurance

Job summary

Rochester Eye Care Associates in Rochester, NH is seeking an enthusiastic Optometric Assistant with no prior eye care experience required. You will receive comprehensive on-the-job training and become part of a patient-focused team dedicated to delivering quality eye care.

The role offers growth opportunities, supportive peers, and a clear pathway into healthcare. Competitive pay based on experience and benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required or equivalent.
• 1–3 years optometric technician experience preferred.
• Able to multitask and adapt in a fast-paced clinic.

Responsibilities

• Greet all office guests in a professional and friendly manner.
• Gather preliminary data through patient pretest, such as documenting chief complaints, gathering patient’s medical history, measuring visual acuity, eye movement, IOP, retinal photos, visual fields, and OCT.
• Educate the patient throughout the prescreening process about what each machine is testing for and provide instructions to provide accurate test results.
• Document the results of pretesting into the current EHR program.
• Educate and instruct the patient on insertion, removal, and care of contact lenses.
• Assist the Optometrist as needed during examinations.
• Assist the patient in making decisions about frames and lenses.
• Assist other team members when needed and available.

Skills

Adaptable and flexible

Multitasking

Optometric experience preferred

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Start Your Career as an Optometric Assistant with Rochester Eye Care Associates!
No experience required. We will provide all the training you need to succeed.

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can make a difference in people’s lives every day? Do you enjoy working with people and building meaningful connections? If so, Rochester Eye Care Associates is looking for an enthusiastic, patient-focused Optometric Assistant to join our team in Rochester, NH.

Whether you’re starting your career, changing industries, or exploring opportunities in healthcare, this is a great chance to join a supportive team that is committed to helping you learn and grow.

Benefits Include:

• Competitive pay: Based on experience
• Simple IRA with company match
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Employee health insurance

What We Offer:

Paid Training and Development
No prior experience in eye care? No problem. We provide comprehensive on-the-job training and ongoing support to help you build the skills and confidence needed to thrive in this role.

Supportive Team Environment
When you join Rochester Eye Care Associates, you become part of a close-knit team dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care. We value collaboration, respect, and helping one another succeed.

Career Growth Opportunities
This role is an excellent entry point into the healthcare field. You’ll gain hands‑on experience, learn valuable clinical and patient care skills, and have opportunities to grow within the practice.

Meaningful Work
As an Optometric Assistant, you’ll play an important role in helping patients receive quality eye care and creating a positive experience during every visit.

Join Rochester Eye Care Associates and start a rewarding career where no experience is required and your success is our priority.

Responsibilities

• Greet all office guests in a professional and friendly manner.
• Gather preliminary data through patient pretest, such as documenting chief complaints, gathering patient’s medical history, measuring visual acuity, eye movement, interocular pressure (IOP), retinal photos, visual fields, and optical coherence tomography (OCT).
• Educate the patient throughout the prescreening process about what each machine is testing for and provideinstructions to provideaccuratetest results.
• Accurately and efficiently document the results of pretesting into the current EHR program.
• Educate and instruct the patient on insertion, removal, and proper care of contact lenses.
• Assist the Optometrist as needed during examinations.
• Assistthe patient in making decisions about frames and lenses.
• Assistother members of the team when needed and available.

Skills & Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1-3 years prior optometric technician experience preferred
• Adaptable and flexible with the ability to multitask