Optometry Technician — Fort Sam Houston, Full-Time Benefits

Paycom; Alamo Heights (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO for vacations and sick time

11 paid federal holidays

Medical and Dental plans

Job summary

Wander Staffing seeks an Optometry Technician for the Department of Optometry at San Antonio Military Medical Center, JBSA Fort Sam Houston, Texas. The position offers full-time hours and a start date ASAP, with credentialing taking 30–45 days.

Duties include performing a broad range of optometric tests, interviewing patients, and setting up diagnostic equipment. Benefits include PTO, holidays, and health plans if desired.

Qualifications

• Successfully completed a program for Optometry Technicians.
• BLS certification required.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Must be able to pass criminal history background check.
• One year of experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide range of optometric technician tasks in eye examinations and procedures.
• Interview patients to gather history on visual complaints and prior eye injuries or diseases.
• Set up equipment to conduct diagnostic tests: lensometry, pupillary testing, PD, color vision, depth perception testing.
• Obtain keratometer readings and perform corneal measurements; ocular photography as needed.
• Order and dispense properly sized spectacles; assist with contact lens insertion/removal.
• Assist in and conduct visual therapy training.

Skills

BLS certification

Driver's license

Education

Optometry Technician program

Job description

Wander Staffing seeks an Optometry Technician for the Department of Optometry at San Antonio Military Medical Center, JBSA Fort Sam Houston, Texas. The position offers full-time hours and a start date ASAP, with credentialing taking 30–45 days.

Duties include performing a broad range of optometric tests, interviewing patients, and setting up diagnostic equipment. Benefits include PTO, holidays, and health plans if desired.