Optometric Technician

Vision Source - Magnolia / Aldine; Aldine (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Vision Source Aldine in Houston, TX is seeking an Optometric Technician who thrives in a patient-focused environment and is passionate about helping people see clearly. You’ll contribute to a warm, professional practice that values empathy and high standards.

You’ll guide patients through pre-testing, assist with eyewear selection, document results in the EHR, and support the optometrist during examinations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1–3 years optometric technician experience preferred.
• Adaptable and able to multitask.

Responsibilities

• Greet office guests professionally.
• Conduct patient pretests (visual acuity, IOP, OCT, etc.).
• Educate the patient through prescreening and testing.
• Document pretest results in the current EHR program.
• Educate and instruct the patient on contact lens insertion, removal and care.
• Assist the Optometrist during examinations.
• Assist patients in choosing frames and lenses.
• Support other team members as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Adaptable

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Are you someone who thrives in a patient-focused environment and loves making a difference in people’s lives? If you have a passion for healthcare, great communication skills, and a desire to help patients see the world more clearly, we’d love to meet you!

Join the Vision Source Aldine team as an Optometric Technician in Houston, TX and take the next step in your career with a practice that values both excellence and empathy.

As an Optometric Technician, you’ll play a key role in delivering a seamless and positive experience for every patient. From guiding them through pre-testing procedures to assisting with eyewear selection, you'll be part of the journey to better vision — and better confidence. With a friendly attitude and a patient-first mindset, you’ll help ensure each visit is personal, professional, and exceptional.

At Vision Source Aldine, you’ll be surrounded by a close-knit, supportive team that values work-life balance and personal growth. Here, your contributions matter, your ideas are welcomed, and your success is celebrated.

Why You’ll Love This Role:

• Work with a team that feels like family
• Build meaningful relationships with patients
• Enjoy a positive, fast-paced, and fulfilling work environment
• Grow your skills in a respected and growing field

Job 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.

Required Skills & Qualifications

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