Optometric Technician — Patient Care & Eye Testing Pro

Mendocino Community Health Clinic, Inc.; Ukiah (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

PTO and Holidays

Life Insurance

401(k) with Employer Match

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

Mendocino Community Health Clinic, Inc. is seeking an Optometric Technician to support our optometrists with clinical testing, patient education, and clinic operations.

You will perform testing like visual acuity, tonometry, OCT, and fundus photography, prepare patients, educate on procedures, verify insurance, and help maintain exam rooms and patient flow.

A high school diploma, 1 year of experience, and CPR certification are required; Spanish language skills and CPO certification are a plus.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Minimum one year of Optometric Technician experience.
• Current CPR certification.
• Spanish language skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform preliminary ophthalmic testing (visual acuity, tonometry, auto-refraction, etc.).
• Conduct diagnostic testing (fundus photography, OCT, visual fields).
• Prepare patients by collecting medical history and documenting data.
• Assist optometrists during exams and perform delegated tasks.
• Educate patients on testing procedures, treatment plans, and follow-up care.

Skills

Ophthalmic testing

Clinical testing

Patient education

Front office support

Education

High school diploma

Tools

OCT

Fundus photography

Job description

Mendocino Community Health Clinic, Inc. is seeking an Optometric Technician to support our optometrists with clinical testing, patient education, and clinic operations.

You will perform testing like visual acuity, tonometry, OCT, and fundus photography, prepare patients, educate on procedures, verify insurance, and help maintain exam rooms and patient flow.

A high school diploma, 1 year of experience, and CPR certification are required; Spanish language skills and CPO certification are a plus.