Optometric Technician

DIAMOND BAR OPTOMETRIC CENTER INC; Diamond Bar (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Diamond Bar Optometric Center Inc. in Diamond Bar, CA is seeking a friendly, dependable Optometric Technician to join our growing practice. Prior optometry experience is preferred but not required; we train motivated individuals with a strong work ethic, excellent communication, and a willingness to learn.

You will greet patients, perform pretesting, record health information, assist with contact lens training, and help manage testing equipment and EMR entries in a fast-paced healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in optometry or ophthalmology preferred but not required.
• Willing to train motivated candidates with strong work ethic and a desire to learn.

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients and create a positive experience.
• Perform pretesting and gather patient information before the doctor examination.
• Record medical history, chief complaint, medications, and visual acuity data.
• Assist with contact lens training for new wearers.
• Provide contact lens trials to the examination room as needed.
• Operate testing equipment including AR, Keratometry, Topography, Visual Field, and OPTOS imaging.
• Enter patient data into the Compulink EHR accurately.
• Keep exam rooms ready and maintain equipment and supplies.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Multitasking

Time management

Computer literacy

Team work

Tools

Compulink EHR

AR/Keratometry

Topography

Optos retinal imaging

Job description

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Diamond Bar, CA, US

Join Our Team!

We are looking for a friendly, dependable, and detail-oriented Optometric Technician to join our growing practice. Previous experience in optometry is preferred but not required. We are happy to train motivated individuals who demonstrate a strong work ethic, excellent communication skills, and a willingness to learn.

If you enjoy working with people, are comfortable with technology, and thrive in a fast-paced healthcare environment, we'd love to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients and create a positive experience.
• Perform pretesting and gather patient information before the doctor examination.
• Obtain chief complaint, review medical history, update medications, and record visual acuity, color vision, stereo vision, and intraocular pressure (IOP).
• Assist with contact lens training for new wearers.
• Bring contact lens trials to the examination room as needed.

Operate and perform testing with:

• Auto Refraction/Keratometry (AR)
• Corneal Topography (Topo)
• Visual Field (VF)
• OPTOS retinal imaging

Electronic Medical Records

• Accurately enter patient data into the Compulink EHR system.
• Prepare the doctor's exam room by opening patient charts, displaying OPTOS and Topography images, and locking the workstation when appropriate.

Clinic Flow

• Help keep the daily schedule running efficiently and ensure providers stay on time.
• Prepare and clean examination rooms between patients.
• Clean and maintain pretesting equipment, diagnostic instruments, and trial lenses.

Inventory Management

• Maintain inventory of pharmaceuticals, samples, brochures, handouts, and medical supplies.
• Order and oversee stock, prescription, and trial contact lenses.
• Reorder contact lens solution starter kits as needed.

Qualifications

Preferred

• Previous experience in an optometry or ophthalmology office.

Not Required

• We are willing to train the right candidate who demonstrates enthusiasm, reliability, and a desire to learn.

Ideal Candidate

• Friendly and compassionate with excellent customer service skills.
• Detail-oriented and organized.
• Able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Comfortable working with computers, medical devices, and new technology.
• Procedure- and task-oriented while maintaining accuracy.
• Dependable, professional, and a collaborative team player.