Optometry Technician - Precision Eye Care & Diagnostics

Great Plains Tribal Health; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Plains Tribal Health is seeking an Optometric Technician to support comprehensive eye care by performing clinical testing, assisting providers, and keeping clinics efficient.

You will document patient history in the EHR, conduct acuity, tonometry, imaging, and collaborate to ensure accurate data for diagnosis.

This role emphasizes cultural competence and HIPAA compliance, with opportunities for cross-training and career growth.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; 1+ year experience in optometry/ophthalmology preferred.
• Paraoptometric or Ophthalmic Assistant certification preferred but not required.
• Must pass criminal background check and pre-employment drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Record relative history and medications in the electronic health record to ensure complete clinical records.
• Perform preliminary and advanced optometric testing (visual acuity, autorefraction, tonometry, imaging) to provide baseline data.
• Prepare exam rooms and support efficient clinic flow and reduce wait times.
• Administer eye drops as directed to support diagnostic accuracy.
• Perform specialty testing (OCT, visual field, pachymetry) to aid early disease detection and monitoring.
• Assist the provider during examinations and treatments to enhance care quality.
• Educate patients on diagnosis, treatment plans, and medications to improve understanding and outcomes.
• Educate patients on contact lens insertion, removal, and care for safe lens use.
• Maintain HIPAA confidentiality and comply with all policies and procedures.

Skills

Clinical testing

EHR documentation

Patient education

Cultural competence

HIPAA compliance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

1+ year optometry tech experience

Paraoptometric certification preferred

Job description

Great Plains Tribal Health is seeking an Optometric Technician to support comprehensive eye care by performing clinical testing, assisting providers, and keeping clinics efficient.

You will document patient history in the EHR, conduct acuity, tonometry, imaging, and collaborate to ensure accurate data for diagnosis.

This role emphasizes cultural competence and HIPAA compliance, with opportunities for cross-training and career growth.