Optometric Technician: Patient Care & Diagnostics

RiseMe; Edmonds (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Match

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/STD/LTD

HSA/FSA

PTO

Paid Holidays

Employee Vision Discount Program

Job summary

AEG is seeking an Optometric Technician to support Optometrists and ensure efficient, high‑quality patient experiences. You’ll perform pre‑testing, assist with diagnostic testing, and help manage the doctor’s appointment schedule.

Responsibilities include preliminary evaluations, scheduling referrals, maintaining HIPAA‑compliant records, assisting with exams, operating specialty equipment, and ensuring smooth daily operations across the practice.

Qualifications

• Experience evaluating patients for eye exams and dispensing eye exam medications.
• Familiarity with medical terms associated with eye treatment.
• Experience maintaining patients’ records / files per HIPAA regulations.
• Industry certification (CPO, CPOA, CPOT).

Responsibilities

• Perform preliminary evaluations of patients prior to exam by the Optometrist, such as dilation, topicals, diagnostic medications, Optomap, auto reflector, visual acuity, etc.
• Performs verbal interview with patient prior to visit with Optometrist to determine medical issues and reasons for their visit to provide details to Optometrist.
• May be required to schedule referral appointments with Ophthalmologists, Diagnostic follow-up visits, and other specialty referrals, and complete paperwork.
• Records and maintain patient records / files in compliance with company, federal, and state policies (HIPAA).
• Responds to patient telephone inquiries regarding medication, treatment, problems referring to the Optometrist as necessary.
• May be required to perform diagnostic testing using specialty equipment (OCT, Visual Field, Pachymetry, Retinal Camera. Etc.).

Skills

Patient evaluation

Medical terminology

HIPAA compliance

Eye care certifications

Education

High School or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Windows

Word processing

Job description

AEG is seeking an Optometric Technician to support Optometrists and ensure efficient, high‑quality patient experiences. You’ll perform pre‑testing, assist with diagnostic testing, and help manage the doctor’s appointment schedule.

Responsibilities include preliminary evaluations, scheduling referrals, maintaining HIPAA‑compliant records, assisting with exams, operating specialty equipment, and ensuring smooth daily operations across the practice.