Optometric Technician

Mendocino Community Health Clinic, Inc.; Ukiah (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

PTO and Holidays

Life Insurance

401(k) with Employer Match

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

Mendocino Community Health Clinic, Inc. is seeking an Optometric Technician to support our optometrists with clinical testing, patient education, and clinic operations.

You will perform testing like visual acuity, tonometry, OCT, and fundus photography, prepare patients, educate on procedures, verify insurance, and help maintain exam rooms and patient flow.

A high school diploma, 1 year of experience, and CPR certification are required; Spanish language skills and CPO certification are a plus.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Minimum one year of Optometric Technician experience.
• Current CPR certification.
• Spanish language skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform preliminary ophthalmic testing (visual acuity, tonometry, auto-refraction, etc.).
• Conduct diagnostic testing (fundus photography, OCT, visual fields).
• Prepare patients by collecting medical history and documenting data.
• Assist optometrists during exams and perform delegated tasks.
• Educate patients on testing procedures, treatment plans, and follow-up care.

Skills

Ophthalmic testing

Clinical testing

Patient education

Front office support

Education

High school diploma

Tools

OCT

Fundus photography

Job description

Description

Join a Team Dedicated to Exceptional Vision Care

At Mendocino Community Health Clinic (MCHC), we believe exceptional eye care begins with compassionate people. As an Optometric Technician, you'll play an essential role in delivering high-quality patient care by supporting our optometrists through clinical testing, patient education, and efficient clinic operations. If you enjoy working directly with patients, thrive in a collaborative healthcare environment, and are passionate about making a difference in your community, we want to hear from you.

What You'll Do

Clinical Care

• Perform preliminary ophthalmic and optometric testing, including visual acuity, tonometry, auto-refraction, auto-keratometry, color vision, and stereo acuity testing.
• Conduct diagnostic testing, including fundus photography, optical coherence tomography (OCT), and visual field testing.
• Prepare patients for examinations by collecting medical history and documenting accurate clinical information.
• Assist optometrists during patient examinations and perform delegated clinical duties within the scope of training.
• Educate patients on testing procedures, treatment plans, and follow-up care instructions.

Patient Experience & Clinic Operations

• Escort patients throughout their visit and help maintain efficient patient flow.
• Verify insurance eligibility and assist with patient registration as needed.
• Support front office and optical operations to ensure seamless patient care.

Equipment & Quality Assurance

• Clean and disinfect examination rooms and equipment between patients following infection prevention protocols.
• Perform routine maintenance, calibration, and quality checks on ophthalmic equipment.
• Monitor inventory levels, restock clinical supplies, and maintain organized examination rooms.

We Offer a Cadillac Benefits Package

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time off (PTO) and 9 Paid Holidays
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) with up to 4% Employer Match
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Requirements

• High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• Minimum one (1) year of experience as an Optometric Technician or in a related optometry clinical setting
• Current CPR certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Spanish language skills, fluent
• Current Certified Paraoptometric, Paraoptometric Assistant or Paraoptometric Technician (CPO) certification preferred