Optometric Technician: Patient Care & Eyewear Expert

Target Optical; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Target Optical in Waterloo, IA is seeking an Optometric Technician to deliver exceptional patient service while supporting the optometrist with pre-examination testing, frame selection, and lens orders. This full-time role emphasizes accuracy, safety, and a friendly guest experience in a fast-paced retail optical environment.

The technician will greet guests, explain procedures, review prescriptions, operate the POS, and help maintain organized records, inventory, and displays.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of guest service experience.
• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Strong communication and listening skills.
• Solid basic math skills.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service abilities.
• Familiarity with POS systems, cash registers, computers and calculators.

Responsibilities

• Greets guests without delay and provides prompt service.
• Explains required paperwork, tests, products and services to guests.
• Reviews prescriptions and patient information accurately.
• Operates the POS system and collects payments.
• Keeps displays clean, organized, and store appearance.
• Maintains patient records and assists the Optometrist as needed.

Skills

Guest service

Communication

Sales

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

POS system

Cash register

Computers

Calculators

Job description

Target Optical in Waterloo, IA is seeking an Optometric Technician to deliver exceptional patient service while supporting the optometrist with pre-examination testing, frame selection, and lens orders. This full-time role emphasizes accuracy, safety, and a friendly guest experience in a fast-paced retail optical environment.

The technician will greet guests, explain procedures, review prescriptions, operate the POS, and help maintain organized records, inventory, and displays.