Optometry Technician

Katmai; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

EAP

Paid Holidays

Paid Personal Time

Job summary

Katmai seeks an Optometry Technician to support ophthalmologists in a clinical setting. You will gather histories, verify prescriptions, and maintain patient records while assisting during vision tests and eye exams.

Responsibilities include administering eye drops, measuring intraocular pressure, testing visual fields, and instructing patients on eye care and contact lens handling. A valid BLS certificate and relevant training are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Current certification as Optometry Technician or military ophthalmic training.
• At least 1 year full-time experience as Optician/Optometry Technician in a clinical setting.
• Active BLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Obtain patient histories, verify prescriptions, and maintain records.
• Assist in testing patient vision: far/near acuity, peripheral vision, depth, color.
• Examine the eye with a slit lamp for cornea and chamber abnormalities.
• Apply eye drops to anesthetize, dilate, or medicate eyes.
• Measure intraocular pressure (glaucoma test).
• Test field of vision and chart results.
• Measure axial length with ultrasound equipment.
• Instruct patients on eye care and contact lens handling.
• Maintain regular attendance and punctuality.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Patient service skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Optometry Technician certification or Armed Forces ophthalmic training

Active BLS Certification

Tools

Ophthalmic equipment

Job description

SUMMARY

Provide a wide variety of duties to assist the optometrist/ophthalmologist as appropriate to the level of certification (i.e., COA, COT, or COMT).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Obtain patient histories, perform prescription verification, and maintain patient records.
• Assist in testing patient vision. Test far and near acuity, peripheral vision, depth perception, and color perception.
• Examine the eye, using slit lamp, for abnormalities of cornea, and anterior and posterior chambers.
• Apply drops to anesthetize, dilate, or medicate eyes.
• Measure intraocular pressure of eyes (glaucoma test).
• Test field of vision, including central and peripheral vision, for defects, and chart test results on graph paper.
• Measure axial length of eye, using ultrasound equipment.
• Instruct patients concerning eye care and contact lens handling.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must possess a high school diploma or GED certificate.
• Must possess and maintain current certification as an Optometry Technician OR a completed a formal ophthalmic training program of the United Stated Armed Forces.
• Must possess a minimum of one (1) year full-time experience within the last two (2) years as an Optician or Optometry Technician in a clinical setting.
• Must have an Active BLS Certification.
• Must obtain and maintain any necessary security access and/or background checks.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• Experience assisting with ophthalmic examinations and procedures.
• Knowledge of ophthalmic equipment and clinical practices.
• Strong communication, organizational, and patient service skills.

WORK SCHEDULE

Full-time. May be required to work additional hours as needed to complete assignment or project.

TRAVEL

None.

DRIVING REQUIREMENTS

None.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed primarily in a clinical eye care or medical office setting. Employee works with patients, ophthalmic equipment, and medical supplies and frequently interacts with optometrists, ophthalmologists, and other healthcare personnel.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Position requires frequent standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, and use of hands for operating ophthalmic equipment and assisting with patient care. Requires close visual attention, manual dexterity, and the ability to assist with patient positioning and routine clinical procedures. It is Katmai’s business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Eligible Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & AD&D Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Vacation & Paid Personal Time, 11 Paid Federal Holidays, and Leave of Absence.

We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color,religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, marital status, familial status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Preference will be given to Ouzinkie Shareholders, Descendants of Shareholders and Spouses of Shareholders in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g) and Title 42 U.S. Code 2000e - 2(i).