Optometric Technician: Patient-Focused Eye Care

Eye Care Clarkson Eyecare; Union Town (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefits

401k Match

PTO & Holidays

Maternity Leave

Base Pay

Employee Discounts

Job summary

EyeCare Clarkson Eyecare is seeking an Optometric Technician to support the optometrist by performing initial testing and preparing patients for exams in a clinical setting. This role emphasizes accurate testing, safe equipment use, and courteous patient interactions.

You will operate ophthalmic testing devices, assist with patient flow, and help maintain a clean, organized office environment while complying with HIPAA and company policies. Weekend shifts may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year in a position interacting with customers/patients or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Previous medical office experience preferred; ophthalmic experience strongly preferred.
• Favorable result on background check as required by state.
• Must be able to provide proof of identity and right to work in the United States

Responsibilities

• Embrace and execute our Total Patient Experience to build relationships with all patients while delivering great medical support
• Comply with all company policies and procedures including HIPAA
• Practice urgency at all times placing value on a patient’s time, as well as the doctor’s time and schedule
• Operate manual lensometer, auto-lensometer, autorefractor/keratometer, retinal camera, visual field, GDX or OCT
• Follow scripting for testing equipment (photos, visual fields, visual activity, etc.)
• Clean all examination equipment including tonometer tip
• Ability to interact with all levels of employees in a courteous, professional manner at all time
• General office duties and cleaning to be assigned by manager
• Consistently creating a positive work environment by being team-oriented and patient-focused
• Commitment to work hours that meet the needs of the business which may include weekends, schedule changes or an extended schedule

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

EyeCare Clarkson Eyecare is seeking an Optometric Technician to support the optometrist by performing initial testing and preparing patients for exams in a clinical setting. This role emphasizes accurate testing, safe equipment use, and courteous patient interactions.

You will operate ophthalmic testing devices, assist with patient flow, and help maintain a clean, organized office environment while complying with HIPAA and company policies. Weekend shifts may be required.