Optometric Technician/Assistant

PrimaryOne Health; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Medical/dental/STD/LTD/Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Retirement plan contribution

EAP program

Worksite wellness

Job summary

PrimaryOne Health is seeking an Optometric Technician in Columbus to support our vision centers. You will obtain patient history, prepare for exams, and assist with pretesting such as acuity and depth perception under the optometrist’s guidance.

You will also train patients and staff on EHR workflows, manage glasses and contact lens services, and keep inventory. Occasional travel may be required; a high school diploma and 2+ years in the field are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum two years' experience as an optometric technician preferred.

Responsibilities

• Obtains and records patient’s preliminary case history.
• Maintains records, and schedules appointments/referrals.
• Prepares patient for vision examination and assists with pretesting (distance/near acuity, depth perception, color vision, visual field, GDx/OCT).
• Instructs patient in care and use of glasses; assists frame selection; adjusts, orders, and repairs glasses and contact lens; guidance under supervision.
• Maintains inventory, orders exam supplies, invoices POs, schedules equipment repairs, cleans instruments.
• Proficient with front desk duties and computer skills.
• May assist in training of new hires (EHR training/guidance, onboarding).
• Demonstrates attendance, professionalism, attention to detail, teamwork, and politeness to customers.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Teamwork

EHR training/guidance

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Optometric technician experience preferred

Tools

EHR software

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Columbus, OH 43204Join PrimaryOne Health and be a part of something special— help us care for our community—with compassion, dignity, and purpose. We are a mission-driven team providing quality care, hope, and healing to the community we proudly serve.

WHO WE ARE

PrimaryOne Health’s commitment to high-quality service, personal patient care, and access to state‑of‑the‑art technology enables us to remain the fastest growing urban health center in Central Ohio. Our patients have access to primary healthcare, dental and vision services, nutrition planning, diabetes education, and other specialty medical services for the entire family within their own neighborhood. PrimaryOne Health is dedicated to improving quality of life through providing access to the highest possible quality healthcare.

WORK FOR US!

PrimaryOne Health is currently seeking an Optometric Technician for our Columbus vision centers.

Essential Responsibilities

• Obtains and records patient’s preliminary case history.
• Maintains records, and schedules appointments/ referrals.
• Prepares patient for vision examination. Assists Optometrist in pretesting activities such as distance and near acuity, depth perception, color vision, and visual field/ GDx/ OCT testing.
• Instructs patient in care and use of glasses, assists patient in frame selection; adjusts, orders, and repairs glasses and contact lens; instructs patients under the supervision of the Optician or Optometrist.
• Maintains inventory of materials, orders exam supplies, invoicing POs, schedules equipment repairs and cleans instruments.
• Proficient with front desk receptionist duties and computer skills.
• May assist in training of new hires to the department, including providing EHR training/guidance, department or position-specific training, and general site onboarding.
• Attendance, promptness, professionalism, the ability to pay attention to detail, cooperativeness with co-workers and supervisors, and politeness to customers, vendors, and patients.
• Occasional travel required.
• Other duties or special projects as assigned.

Successful candidates must have a High School Diploma or equivalent. Minimum tow years' experience as an optometric technician preferred.

WHAT WE OFFER

PrimaryOne Health offers competitive wages and an extremely attractive benefits package, including generous Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Medical/Dental/STD/LTD/Life, Tuition Reimbursement, paid Professional Development / Professional Education, and company contribution to retirement plan. Other perks, such as discount programs, EAP, and worksite wellness are also available. Most benefits are available on the first of the month following date of hire.

EOE Qualifications