Optometric Technician: Deliver World-Class Eye Care

eyecarecenter, OD, PA; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefits Package - Medical,Vision

401k + Employer Matching

Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays

Paid Maternity Leave

Eyecare Certification Reimbursement

Competitive Base Pay

Employee Discounts

Job summary

EyeCare Partners seeks an Optometric Technician to support a world class Total Patient Experience. You will perform initial testing to prep patients for exams, operate optometric equipment, and assist the optometrist with testing protocols.

You will align with HIPAA policies, maintain equipment, and deliver friendly, efficient patient interactions while supporting office duties. This role requires 1+ year in a medical/ophthalmic setting and a high school diploma.

Qualifications

• Previous medical office experience preferred; previous ophthalmic experience strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year in a position interacting with customers/patients or the equivalent combination of education and experience
• Favorable result on background check as required by state
• Must be able to provide proof of identity and right to work in the United States

Responsibilities

• Embrace and execute our Total Patient Experience to build relationships with all patients while delivering great medical support
• Comply with all company policies and procedures including HIPAA
• Practice urgency at all times placing value on a patient's time, as well as the doctor's time and schedule
• Operate manual lensometer, auto-lensometer, autorefractor/keratometer, retinal camera, visual field, GDX or OCT
• Follow scripting for testing equipment (photos, visual fields, visual activity, etc.)
• Clean all examination equipment including tonometer tip
• Ability to interact with all levels of employees in a courteous, professional manner at all time
• General office duties and cleaning to be assigned by manager
• Consistently creating a positive work environment by being team-oriented and patient-focused
• Commitment to work hours that meet the needs of the business which may include weekends, schedule changes or an extended schedule

Skills

Medical office experience

Ophthalmic experience

Customer interaction

HIPAA compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

EyeCare Partners seeks an Optometric Technician to support a world class Total Patient Experience. You will perform initial testing to prep patients for exams, operate optometric equipment, and assist the optometrist with testing protocols.

You will align with HIPAA policies, maintain equipment, and deliver friendly, efficient patient interactions while supporting office duties. This role requires 1+ year in a medical/ophthalmic setting and a high school diploma.