Optometric Tech/Ophthalmic Tech

Washington Eye Doctors; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

PTO

Paid holidays

Profit‑Sharing Plan

Job summary

Washington Eye Doctors in the Washington DC area is seeking an Optometric Tech/Front Desk to join our private practice with locations in Chevy Chase, MD, Ballston, VA, and DC. The role blends patient pretesting, front desk responsibilities, and support for our optometrists in a family-friendly environment.

We offer training for the right candidate, a collaborative team, and benefits; compensation includes a competitive salary, bonuses, medical insurance, PTO, and holiday pay.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Strong ability to upsell and explain eyecare products and services.
• Collaborative team player with a friendly demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Pretest patients prior to seeing our doctors.
• Educate patients on the benefits and features of our products and services.
• Contact Lens Application and Removal training of soft, rigid, hybrid and scleral contact lenses.
• Perform minor procedures such as Lipiflow.
• Answering patient, pharmacy and general inquiries related to patient care.
• Maintaining a clean clinic within our offices.
• Answer phones, schedule appointments, verify insurance benefits, and perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Sales skills

Team player

Job description

Optometric Tech/Front Desk – Full-time/Part-time – Private Practice – Chevy Chase, MD, Ballston, VA, and Washington DC

WE ARE WILLING TO TRAIN THE RIGHT CANDIDATES - THIS COULD BE YOU!

About Our Practice:

Washington Eye Doctors are expanding to the suburbs. It is a great time to join a growing private practice that has been serving the community of Washington DC since 1950. We provide personalized eye care services to patients of all ages with the majority of them being recent graduates to 100 years of age. Our practice takes pride in making sure our patients feel as if we are their family. We use cutting‑edge technology to ensure our patients receive accurate diagnoses and the most effective treatments.

We are looking for talented individuals to join our family‑friendly practice. You will be working alongside our optometrists, opticians, technicians, and our supporting administrative team. Our team typically sees about 14-16 patients per day per doctor. Not only do we see comprehensive eye health and vision exams we also see patients with glaucoma disease, dry eye disease, or eyecare emergencies. Our offices are fully equipped with the latest equipment. Our boutique optical specializes in high‑end frames and lenses including Neurolens.

Our new team member will be a welcome addition to our team and family, who is both personable and welcoming to our patients. A passion for eyecare and general patient health is essential to providing the best experience we can! The ideal candidate has excellent customer service, strong sales skills, and is a team player. Candidates with 2+ years of optometric/ophthalmic tech experience are preferred! We are willing to train the right candidates. Our team of professionals will provide training and an on‑board process to help get you up to speed.

Optometric Technician Duties & Responsibilities:

• Pretest patients prior to seeing our doctors.
• Educate patients on the benefits and features of our products and services.
• Contact Lens Application and Removal training of soft, rigid, hybrid and scleral contact lenses.
• Perform minor procedures such as Lipiflow.
• Answering patient, pharmacy and general inquiries related to patient care.
• Maintaining a clean clinic within our offices.
• Answer phones, schedule appointments, verify insurance benefits, and perform other duties as needed.

We reward our staff well with competitive salaries (commensurate with experience) plus bonuses as well as benefits including:

• Medical insurance.
• PTO.
• Paid holidays.
• Profit‑Sharing Plan.
• We look forward to welcoming you to our team.

Locations:

• Wisconsin Ave Chevy Chase, MD near the Friendship Heights Metro
• Washington, DC at 17th & I St., NW, DC. One block from Red, Orange, Silver, and Blue Metro lines.
• Ballston, VA 1.5 blocks from the Ballston Metro