Optometric Technician

Peninsula Community Health Services of Alaska; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Peninsula Community Health Services of Alaska is seeking an Optometric Technician to support the optometrist with exams and optical duties in a clinic setting. You will perform testing, assist with eyewear, and ensure high-quality patient service during daily operations.

The role requires high school completion, basic computer skills, and a willingness to cross-train for additional clinic duties. This is a 40-hour, hourly, non-exempt position with a focus on patient care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Optical experience preferred.
• No state license required.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and record patient medical history.
• Prepare patients for vision examination; test near/far acuity, depth, color, peripheral vision.
• Administer routine and specialty testing: auto-refraction, visual fields, retinal imaging, OCT.
• Assist the optometrist with patient care and examinations.
• Assist the optician with frame and lens selection and obtaining eye measurements.
• Verify prescription glasses for accuracy.
• Educate patients on eye care and contact lens care.
• Repair and adjust eyewear as needed; clean and disinfect instruments.
• Schedule appointments and update patient records; track sales and notify when eyewear is ready.
• Greet patients warmly and manage department flow.

Skills

Sales ability

Professional communication

Customer-centric service

Self-motivation

Reliability and punctuality

Medical records documentation

Typing 45 wpm

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

TITLE: Optometric Technician

REPORTS TO: Optician Manager with oversight by Director of Optometry

WORK WEEK: Scheduled in the clinic 40 hours per week.

WAGE CLASSIFICATION: Non-exempt, hourly

OSHA RISK CLASSIFICATION: High

SUMMARY POSITION STATEMENT: The position of an Optometric Technician is a paraprofessional role. In this position, work is done under the supervision and guidance of the Optometrist. The primary duties are to assist the Optometrist with eye examinations and optical duties. Primary job duties include performing optometry exam testing, eyeglass selection as well as assisting optician when necessary. The Optometric Technician is responsible for helping the Optometrist provide efficient and effective optometric/optical services, with a focus on customer service to our patients. Will be cross trained for other duties in the eye care clinic

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION

• Obtains and records patients medical history.
• Prepares patients for vision examination; assist in testing for near and far acuity, depth perception, macula integrity, color perception and visual field.
• Administering routine and specialty testing including auto-refraction, visual fields, retinal imaging, and OCT.
• Assisting the optometrist with patient care and examinations
• Assist optician when needed to help patients with frame selection, fitting, lens selection, and obtaining measurements of the eye.
• Verify prescription glasses for accuracy.
• Educate patients on proper eye care, proper contact lens insertion and removal and care of eyeglasses.
• Repair and adjust eyewear as needed.
• Clean and disinfect instruments.
• Schedule appointments, update patients’ records, track sales, and notify when eyewear is ready for pickup
• Receiving patients to the department in a friendly, professional, and courteous manner.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Education : High school or equivalent

License: No license required

Experience: Optical experience preferred.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Sales ability to connect with customers, uncover their needs, recommend items based on their needs and educate the customer on their purchases.
• Polished and professional communication and customer-centric service skills.
• Capable of working with and servicing and interacting with diverse people.
• Self-motivation, action-oriented, and a creative problem solver open to feedback and learning.
• Reliability and punctuality in attendance.
• Timely charting of all medical records, following the 72-hour rule.
• Must be computer literate, proficient with Microsoft Office Products and be able to type 45 wpm.
• Must pass State required background and pre-hire drug screen.

Contact: Patty Eissler, 907-260-5017, [e-mail]