Optometric Technician: Patient Care & Eye Exams

Icarespecialists; Kingston (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Excellent comprehensive benefits

401(K)

Significant eye care discounts

Continuing education allowances

Career growth and development

PTO and holidays off

Job summary

Vision Innovation Partners is seeking an Optometric Technician to join their team. The role involves greeting patients, conducting pre-exam testing, and documenting ocular findings accurately while maintaining equipment and inventory.

You will perform specialized tests such as OCT and keratometry, assist with contact lens fitting, and educate patients on medications and pre-/post-operative care. A fast-paced, detail-oriented environment awaits.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail is essential.

Responsibilities

• Make introductions and establish rapport with patients.
• Initiate patient evaluation and document chief complaint, history, and ocular findings per guidelines.
• Perform pre-exam testing including visual acuity, pinhole, glare testing, and other ocular assessments.
• Perform lensometry and specialized testing (visual fields, keratometry, OCT, A-scan).
• Assist with contact lens fitting and patient instruction.
• Complete prior-authorizations and prescription refills with proper documentation.
• Educate patients on medications and pre-/post-operative care.
• Check medication expiration and inventory; maintain supplies and equipment.
• Open/close exam lanes and ensure equipment is properly maintained.
• Complete manual refractions and follow all safety procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organized

Fast-paced work

Confidentiality

Instructions follow

Communication with patients

MS Office

COA/COT a plus

Scribe ability a plus

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Job description

Vision Innovation Partners is seeking an Optometric Technician to join their team. The role involves greeting patients, conducting pre-exam testing, and documenting ocular findings accurately while maintaining equipment and inventory.

You will perform specialized tests such as OCT and keratometry, assist with contact lens fitting, and educate patients on medications and pre-/post-operative care. A fast-paced, detail-oriented environment awaits.