Optometric Technician: Patient Workups & Diagnostics

Enochs Eye Care; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Enochs Eye Care is seeking an Optometric Technician to join a private practice with a patient-focused approach. The ideal candidate will have optometric/ophthalmic experience and be comfortable performing work-ups, diagnostic testing, and assisting the doctor with patient care.

The role requires professionalism, attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced clinical environment while maintaining excellent patient interactions and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Experience in an optometric/ophthalmic setting preferred.
• Experience performing patient work-ups and diagnostic testing preferred.
• Comfortable working with patients of all ages.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask in a busy clinic.
• Dependable and punctual.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient work-ups prior to examinations.
• Obtain and document patient histories.
• Conduct preliminary testing and diagnostic procedures (VA, refraction, visual fields, OCT, fundus photography, IOP).
• Prepare patients and assist doctors during examinations.
• Document test results in the EMR.
• Operate and maintain diagnostic equipment.
• Explain procedures to patients and answer questions.
• Provide excellent patient care and support clinic flow.
• Maintain clean, organized clinical areas.
• Follow office policies and privacy requirements.
• Perform other clinical and administrative duties.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Professional appearance

Punctuality

Independence

Tools

OfficeMate

ExamWriter by Eyefinity

Job description

Enochs Eye Care is seeking an Optometric Technician to join a private practice with a patient-focused approach. The ideal candidate will have optometric/ophthalmic experience and be comfortable performing work-ups, diagnostic testing, and assisting the doctor with patient care.

The role requires professionalism, attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced clinical environment while maintaining excellent patient interactions and teamwork.