Vision Care Technician: Precision in Exams & Glasses

MedNorth Health Center; Wilmington (NC); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

MedNorth Health Center is seeking an Optometric Technician to assist the optometrist with vision correction, eye examinations, and frame selection. You will help maintain and repair eyewear and ocular equipment while delivering patient-focused service in a collaborative setting.

Strong communication and organizational skills, plus the ability to work well under pressure, are essential as you handle patient histories, lens care education, and clerical duties in a PCMH-oriented clinic.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities are essential.
• Teamwork and attention to detail are emphasized in PCMH environments.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with patient care and eye examinations.
• Taking patient histories and assisting patients in frame selection.
• Educating patients on the care and maintenance of lenses.
• Explaining the testing process to patients, preparing them, and administering tests on visual capabilities.
• Keeping records and inventory and taking notes during examinations.
• Performing minor repairs on broken or damaged glasses.
• Assisting with the creation of lenses and construction of glasses.
• Performing minor maintenance and repairs on examination equipment.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Self-motivation

Pressure tolerance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree in optometric technician (benefit)

Optometric technician certification (benefit)

Job description

MedNorth Health Center is seeking an Optometric Technician to assist the optometrist with vision correction, eye examinations, and frame selection. You will help maintain and repair eyewear and ocular equipment while delivering patient-focused service in a collaborative setting.

Strong communication and organizational skills, plus the ability to work well under pressure, are essential as you handle patient histories, lens care education, and clerical duties in a PCMH-oriented clinic.