Optometry Technician & Medical Assistant — Vision Care Pro

Hunter Health Clinic, Inc.; Wichita (KS); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 20 days + 10 holidays

Basic life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

EAP with 12 sessions

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Supplemental life insurance

Accident & critical illness insurance

Identity Theft Insurance

401k with Safe Harbor match

Job summary

Hunter Health Clinic, Inc. in Wichita, KS seeks an Optometric Technician to support the Optometrist and medical providers in a comprehensive clinic setting.

You will assist with eye examinations, pre-testing, patient preparation, documentation, and room setup, while ensuring compliance with HIPAA and grant requirements. The role requires 1–3 years in healthcare or optometry, BLS, and strong communication skills; bilingual abilities preferred.

Qualifications

• Certified or Registered Medical Technician, Medical Assistant and/or Optometry Technician is preferred.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) is required within 30 days of hire.
• 1–3 years of experience in healthcare and/or optometry is preferred, with experience in a community health center also preferred.
• Bilingual abilities are preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Optometrist in eye examinations and corrective procedures.
• Assists Physicians, Mid-Levels, Nurses, and other Medical Assistants with patient care.
• Follows all processes and procedures during patient visits, including pre-testing requirements, eye exercises, and vision therapy.
• Assists with setting up patient rooms, tray and patient themselves for exams by what the visit entails.
• Completes documentation on patients for historical information, chief complaints, procedures, patient encounters, phone calls, referrals, education, medication, and follow-ups.
• Assists with monitoring inventory and keeping the storage supply closet organized.
• Follows all infection prevention protocols.
• Follows all processes and procedures after patient visits, including providing educational materials and cleaning the room.
• Completes all internal processing forms accurately.
• Travels when necessary to meet operational needs.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient communication

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Time management

Attention to detail

Clinical privileges

BLS certification

Education

Certified/Registered Medical Technician/Optometry Technician

Job description

Hunter Health Clinic, Inc. in Wichita, KS seeks an Optometric Technician to support the Optometrist and medical providers in a comprehensive clinic setting.

You will assist with eye examinations, pre-testing, patient preparation, documentation, and room setup, while ensuring compliance with HIPAA and grant requirements. The role requires 1–3 years in healthcare or optometry, BLS, and strong communication skills; bilingual abilities preferred.