Optometric Technician: Elevate Patient Care & Clinic Flow

AEG Vision; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Match

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/STD/LTD

Employee Vision Discount Program

HSA/FSA

PTO

Paid Holidays

Job summary

AEG Vision in Pittsburgh, PA seeks an Optometric Technician to support Optometrists, conduct pre‑testing, and help manage appointments for efficient, high‑quality patient care. You will assist with specialty testing, document findings in EHR, and participate in daily practice operations to ensure smooth patient experiences.

Ideal candidates bring experience with eye care terminology, HIPAA compliance, and strong communication skills, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office and EHR systems.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience handling patient records and HIPAA compliance.
• Strong attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team and communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-exam testing and assist with various diagnostic procedures.
• Schedule and manage doctor appointments to optimize patient flow.
• Maintain and update patient records in EHR with accurate documentation.
• Communicate findings and instructions to patients and team respectfully.
• Support operations including inventory and end-of-day tasks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Communication skills

HIPAA compliance

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Windows OS

EHR systems

Job description

AEG Vision in Pittsburgh, PA seeks an Optometric Technician to support Optometrists, conduct pre‑testing, and help manage appointments for efficient, high‑quality patient care. You will assist with specialty testing, document findings in EHR, and participate in daily practice operations to ensure smooth patient experiences.

Ideal candidates bring experience with eye care terminology, HIPAA compliance, and strong communication skills, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office and EHR systems.