Optometry Technician

Professional Therapy Solutions

Manassas (VA)

On-site

USD 26,174 - 27,552

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development assistance

Employee discount

Vision insurance

Flexible spending account

Job summary

A leading healthcare practice in Virginia is seeking an Optometry Technician to improve lives through vision therapy. Responsibilities include providing therapy services, engaging with patients, and supporting a collaborative team. Compensation starts at $19.00/hour with opportunities for growth and certification. The role requires customer service experience, a team-oriented mindset, and the ability to perform physical tasks. This is a full-time position with a Monday to Friday schedule, no weekends.

Qualifications

Willing to engage fully with our mission and vision.
Ability to perform physical VT tasks.
Capable of overcoming training challenges.

Responsibilities

Provide vision therapy services.
Support fellow staff with kindness and honesty.
Contribute to the growth of the practice.

Skills

Customer service experience

Healthcare experience

Experience with children

Commitment to clinical excellence

Teamwork

Education

Pre-health or related programs

Job description

Become an Optometry Technician and dramatically improve lives!

Virginia Vision Therapy Center (VVTC) is looking for an exceptional person who is committed to impacting lives by providing vision therapy services at our unique healthcare practice.

Qualifications

You are willing to successfully overcome various kinds of training challenges to fully develop yourself and our patients.
You wish to lead and contribute to the growth of our practice as a member of our clinical team.
You are a team player, willing to support fellow staff with hard work, kindness, and honesty.
You are willing to engage fully with our mission and vision, committed to curiosity and clinical excellence.

What is Vision Therapy? Vision therapy is designed to teach the patient how the brain controls the eyes, to improve their visual skills and how to apply these new skills to improve reading, learning, concentration and attention.

Vision therapy is a fully customized and personalized treatment program designed to improve and strengthen visual skills, and re‑train the visual system to interpret visual input with increased accuracy and ease.

Vision therapy is more than just simple eye exercises — it improves brain‑eye communication and the effective operating of the visual system.

Education/Experience: Customer service, healthcare experience, and experience with children preferred. Pre‑health, OTA, PTA, or other similar programs helpful.

Physical Demands: Active role includes getting on the floor on hands and knees at times, constantly on feet, and activities that may trigger headaches in sensitive individuals. The candidate must be able to perform physical VT tasks and activities.

Benefits / Pay / Schedule

Starting Salary: Paid training 3‑6 mo at $19.00+ based on experience & education, +$1 after end of training period, annual increases based on performance and progress towards certification. Ability to earn after first 1‑2 years $21.00‑$23.00/hour.
Option to become a Certified Optometric Vision Therapist (COVT), 2‑3 year process, employer reimburses tuition.
Schedule: M‑F 10:15‑6:30 (afternoon hours are required, no exceptions 2:30‑6:30), no weekends.

We have locations in Manassas, Springfield, Winchester and Leesburg. We are hiring for all locations currently. We offer paid training and travel time. See our website for more information: https://virginiavisiontherapycenter.com/category/testimonies/

Job Type: Full‑time

Pay: $19.00 – $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

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