Optometric Technician

Midlinevision; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Retirement plan with employer match

Employee discounts on vision care, glasses, and contact lenses

Job summary

Midlinevision is seeking Optometric Technicians to support optometrists in patient care within Target Optical locations in Madison, Wisconsin. Responsibilities include pre-testing patients, scheduling, and educating them about eyewear. The role offers flexible scheduling, with both full-time and part-time opportunities available.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years in retail or healthcare environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist optometrists with patient care and pre-testing.
• Educate patients about contact lenses and glasses.
• Schedule appointments and handle administrative tasks.

Skills

Independent problem-solving

Positive attitude

Solid technology skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Optometric Technicians assist the optometrists with several aspects of patient care. They pre-test patients before their eye exams, complete glasses and medication prescriptions, schedule appointments, educate patients about their contact lenses or glasses, and more. Their duties include the use of computerized medical office software, administrative office procedures, insurance processing, billing, and transcription of medical reports.

Candidates with prior experience in other medical fields (outpatient clinic workers, those in the dental or chiropractic industries, etc.) or in other technical positions tend to excel in this type of role. This position requires independent problem-solving, a positive attitude, and solid technology skills.

This position would be based at our optometry office(s) inside Target Optical at Hilldale and/or East Madison. Full-time or part-time opportunities are available for the right candidate(s).

BENEFITS:

We offer paid time off, professional development assistance, a retirement plan with generous employer match, as well as employee discounts on vision care, glasses, and contact lenses.

EDUCATION:

High school diploma or equivalent, and experience typically achieved with a minimum of 1-2 years in a retail or healthcare environment.

FULL JOB DESCRIPTION:

Available online at midlinevision.com/careers.