Optometric Technician: Elevate the Patient Experience

EyeCare Partners; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefits Package

401k + Employer Matching

Paid Time Off

Paid Maternity Leave

Competitive Base Pay

Employee Discounts

Job summary

EyeCare Partners in Durham, NC is seeking an Optometric Technician to support a world-class Total Patient Experience. You will assist in exams, operate testing devices, and prepare patients for ophthalmic evaluation.

This role requires a patient-focused approach, basic office skills, and ability to handle equipment like lensometers and autorefractors. If you have at least one year of patient-facing work and a high school diploma, join our team and contribute to excellent eye care.

Qualifications

• Previous medical office experience preferred; 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

Customer interaction

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

EyeCare Partners in Durham, NC is seeking an Optometric Technician to support a world-class Total Patient Experience. You will assist in exams, operate testing devices, and prepare patients for ophthalmic evaluation.

This role requires a patient-focused approach, basic office skills, and ability to handle equipment like lensometers and autorefractors. If you have at least one year of patient-facing work and a high school diploma, join our team and contribute to excellent eye care.