Optometry Technician: Clinical Testing & Patient Care

Great Plains Tribal Leaders Health; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Plains Tribal Leaders Health is seeking an Optometric Technician to support comprehensive eye care services, including testing, patient education, and clinic coordination. Responsibilities include documenting patient history, conducting testing (visual acuity, autorefraction, tonometry, imaging), preparing rooms, and assisting providers during examinations.

The role emphasizes accurate data entry, HIPAA compliance, and culturally competent care within a fast-paced clinic environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• At least one year of experience as an optometry or ophthalmology technician.
• Paraoptometric or Ophthalmic Assistant certification preferred, but not required.
• Must successfully pass a criminal and background check, and a pre-employment drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and document medical and ocular history, chief complaint, and medications in the electronic health record to ensure complete and compliant clinical records.
• Perform preliminary and advanced optometric testing (visual acuity, autorefraction, tonometry, imaging) for accurate baseline data.
• Prepare exam rooms and Relative to support efficient clinic flow and reduce wait times.
• Administer eye drops to support diagnostic accuracy and treatment effectiveness.
• Perform specialty testing (OCT, visual field, pachymetry) for early detection and monitoring of ocular disease.
• Assist the provider during examinations and treatments to enhance care quality and provider efficiency.
• Educate Relatives on diagnosis, treatment plans, and medications to improve understanding and outcomes.
• Enter and track contact lens orders and coordinate with vendor to resolve issues and prevent delays.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Great Plains Tribal Leaders Health is seeking an Optometric Technician to support comprehensive eye care services, including testing, patient education, and clinic coordination. Responsibilities include documenting patient history, conducting testing (visual acuity, autorefraction, tonometry, imaging), preparing rooms, and assisting providers during examinations.

The role emphasizes accurate data entry, HIPAA compliance, and culturally competent care within a fast-paced clinic environment.