Optometric Technician

Rochesternh; Rochester (NH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & holidays

Health insurance

IRA with match

No weekends (Mon-Fri)

Job summary

Rochester Eye Care Associates, PLLC in Rochester, NH seeks an Optometric Technician to join a patient-care team. You will prepare patients for examinations, conduct diagnostic testing, and document results as you support eye doctors throughout the day.

Experience is welcome but not required; training is provided. The role emphasizes accuracy, patient communication, and teamwork in a busy private practice environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Healthcare environment experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients and help create a friendly, professional experience.
• 1
• Prepare patients for eye examinations and gather medical and vision histories.
• 2
• Measure and document visual acuity and other preliminary testing.
• 3
• Perform diagnostic testing including IOP, retinal photography, visual fields, OCT, and other testing as directed.
• 4
• Explain testing procedures and provide patients with clear instructions to obtain accurate results.
• 5
• Document patient information and testing results in the EHR.
• 6
• Assist optometrists throughout the patient-care process as needed.
• 7
• Educate patients on contact lens insertion, removal, and care.
• 8
• Help maintain efficient patient flow throughout the office.
• 9
• Collaborate with staff to provide an excellent patient experience.

Skills

Friendliness

Professionalism

Dependable

Team-oriented

Organized

Detail-oriented

Learns new technology

Multitasking

Strong communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Optometric Technician Rochester Eye Care Associates, PLLC | Rochester, NH

Job Summary

Rochester Eye Care Associates is looking for a friendly, dependable, and motivated Optometric Technician to join our patient-care team. Eye care experience is welcome, but it is not required. We are willing to train the right person. If you enjoy working with people, learn technology quickly, pay attention to details, and like being part of a busy healthcare team, this is an excellent opportunity to develop specialized skills and build a career in eye care. Our technicians play an important role in the patient experience. You'll work closely with our optometrists, prepare patients for examinations, perform diagnostic testing, accurately document patient information, and help keep patient care running smoothly throughout the day.

Benefits & What We Offer

• Competitive pay: $18-$23/hour based on experience and qualifications
• Monday-Friday schedule with no weekends
• Simple IRA with company match
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Employee health insurance
• Eyewear benefits
• Paid on-the-job training
• Opportunity to develop specialized eye-care and diagnostic testing skills
• Supportive, collaborative private-practice environment

Job Responsibilities

• Welcome patients and help create a friendly, professional experience.
• Prepare patients for their eye examinations and gather medical and vision histories.
• Measure and document visual acuity and other preliminary testing.
• Perform diagnostic testing including intraocular pressure (IOP), retinal photography, visual fields, optical coherence tomography (OCT), and other testing as directed.
• Explain testing procedures and provide patients with clear instructions to obtain accurate results.
• Accurately document patient information and testing results in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Assist optometrists throughout the patient-care process as needed.
• Educate and instruct patients on contact lens insertion, removal, and proper care.
• Help maintain efficient patient flow throughout the office.
• Work collaboratively with other members of the practice to provide an excellent patient experience.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous optometric, ophthalmic, medical, or patient-care experience is preferred but not required.
• Friendly and professional when interacting with patients of all ages.
• Dependable, self-motivated, and team-oriented.
• Organized and detail-oriented.
• Comfortable learning new technology, equipment, and software.
• Able to multitask while maintaining accuracy in a busy healthcare environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Interest in healthcare and patient care.
• We are happy to train a motivated candidate who has the right attitude, aptitude, and commitment to providing excellent patient care.

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