Optometric Technician Job

Visionist Inc; Denison (IA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Vision Care Clinic in Denison, IA seeks an Optometric Technician to support exams, perform testing, and assist patients with eyewear and contact lens needs.

The role includes training opportunities for CPO/CPOA certifications, patient history collection, and insurance verification in a fast-growing practice.

Qualifications

• The ability to work well with technology and various instruments.
• Efficient, organized and resourceful.
• Paraoptometric Training (CPO/CPOA) preferred.
• Experience with optometric testing is a plus.
• Strong customer service focus and computer literacy.
• Commitment to teamwork and high quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assess eyeglass desires and purchasing plans.
• Instruct contact lens insertion, removal, care techniques, and replacement schedules.
• Patient chart prep and insurance verification.
• Perform special testing with OCT, retinal photography and visual field equipment.
• Obtain patient history and assist with exam room setup and closing.

Skills

Tech proficiency

Efficient & organized

Paraoptometric Training (CPO/CPOA)

Optometric testing

Customer service

Computer literate

Teamwork

Quality patient care

Tools

OCT equipment

Retinal Photography

Visual Field equipment

Job description

# Optometric Technician JobDenison, IA## Why You’ll Love This JobVision Care Clinic is the leading provider of optometry services and vision care products in Denison, IA. As an Optometric Assistant, you will have the opportunity to receive continuous learning growth. Support and study materials are provided to earn certifications: Certified Para-Optometric (CPO) and Certified Para-Optometric Assistant (CPOA). If you have experience, or simply have a desire to provide exceptional customer service and are willing to learn, send us your resume!## Responsibilities*Optometric Technician Responsibilities** Assess eyeglass desires and purchasing plans* Instruct contact lens insertion, removal, care techniques, and replacement schedules* Patient chart prep and insurance verifying* Special Testing; operating OCT, Retinal Photography, and Visual Field equipment* Obtaining patient history* Opening, disinfecting, and closing exam rooms daily## Skills & Qualifications*Skills & Qualifications** The ability to work well with technology and various instruments* Efficient, organized and resourceful.* Paraoptometric Training (CPO/CPOA)* Optometric Testing* Strong customer service* Must be computer literate* Committed to teamwork* Appreciation and respect for top quality patient/customer care* Ability to thrive in a growing business while learning best practicesPreferred:* Prior experience as an Optometric Technician or in the optical industry, but training will be provided to the right candidateType: Full Time (Hourly)