Part-Time Optometric Technician – Eye Care Support

VSP Ventures; Corvallis (OR); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

VSP Vision in Corvallis, OR is seeking a part-time Optometric Technician to support eye examinations and patient care under the supervision of an optometrist. The role emphasizes pre-testing, history intake, and guiding patients through the clinical experience, with a focus on accurate record-keeping and smooth patient flow.

Candidates should have 1–2 years in a related field, comfortable with MS Office and clinic instruments, and possess strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• One to two years of experience in related field.
• Working knowledge of MS Office package.
• Effective verbal communication skills to prioritize multiple tasks and to be available for incoming calls and inquiries.
• Effective written communication skills to clearly document patient visits.
• Excellent interpersonal and rapport-building skills.
• Ability to ask appropriate and relevant questions to identify patient needs.
• Ability to listen, process transactions and interact with patients simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• For roles that are remote or hybrid, must demonstrate a high level of engagement in virtual environments, including maintaining camera presence during meetings to support effective communication and team alignment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients before the examination by gathering information about the patient’s vision and medical history, explaining the exam process, and documenting all needed information in the patient’s record
• Able to work well with technology and various clinical instruments, taking measurements, and administering tests to determine the visual capabilities of the patient in preparation for the vision examination
• Perform contact lens insertion; educate and train patients on contact lens insertion and removal
• Order contact lenses of various types of materials and designs and manage contact lens trials inventory
• Administer topical ophthalmic and dilation medications
• Scribe for the doctor and translate as needed
• Prioritize patient care and patient flow while communicating effectively with doctors, staff, and patients
• Perform, under the direction of the Optometrist, some therapy exercises or procedures with the patient
• Assist in other areas of the office as necessary, such as answering phones, verifying insurance, checking in patients, scanning charts, maintaining a clean office, and checking patients in and out
• Work on special projects, cross-train in different departments, and perform other related duties as assigned or requested

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Questioning patients

Multitasking in fast-paced env

MS Office knowledge

Tools

MS Office

Job description

VSP Vision in Corvallis, OR is seeking a part-time Optometric Technician to support eye examinations and patient care under the supervision of an optometrist. The role emphasizes pre-testing, history intake, and guiding patients through the clinical experience, with a focus on accurate record-keeping and smooth patient flow.

Candidates should have 1–2 years in a related field, comfortable with MS Office and clinic instruments, and possess strong communication and interpersonal skills.