Optometric Technician & Medical Assistant - Patient Care

Premier Eye Associates, LLC; Prattville (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Premier Eye Associates in Opelika, AL, is seeking a friendly Optometric Technician to join our private practice and support doctors with pre-testing and patient education. This Medical Assistant role offers a Monday–Friday schedule with no nights or weekends and structured on‑the‑job training.

Starting pay is $14.00 per hour, with final pay based on experience. We provide health, vision, and dental insurance, PTO, holidays, and eyewear discounts to support a positive team environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Warm, professional demeanor and strong communication skills.
• Dependability, attention to detail, and the ability to stay organized in a busy setting.
• Comfort using computers and learning new systems.
• Willingness to learn clinical and optical skills and work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Guide patients through intake, health history review, and diagnostic pre-testing.
• Reinforce patient education related to contact lenses, medical eye care, and prevention.
• Assist doctors with contact lens services, follow-up care, and treatment preparation.
• Provide attentive, organized, and patient-centered service throughout each visit.
• Structured training and ongoing mentorship is provided for the right candidate.

Skills

Communication skills

Dependability

Detail-oriented

Computer skills

Team player

Willingness to learn

Organized

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Premier Eye Associates in Opelika, AL, is seeking a friendly Optometric Technician to join our private practice and support doctors with pre-testing and patient education. This Medical Assistant role offers a Monday–Friday schedule with no nights or weekends and structured on‑the‑job training.

Starting pay is $14.00 per hour, with final pay based on experience. We provide health, vision, and dental insurance, PTO, holidays, and eyewear discounts to support a positive team environment.