Vision Clinic Technician & Patient Care Specialist

Elica Health; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

403(b) retirement plan with employer*4

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Elica Health Centers is expanding vision services and seeking an Optometric Technician to support patient care in a fast-paced clinical setting. You’ll conduct preliminary testing, assist the optometrist, and perform front-desk duties such as scheduling and insurance verification.

The role requires handling diverse patient populations, including non-English speakers, and maintaining HIPAA standards while contributing to a caring, community-focused health center.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED.
• Experience with optometric testing and patient care.
• Knowledge of EPIC or similar EHR systems preferred.
• HIPAA privacy standards knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Perform preliminary testing (auto-refraction, acuity, field screenings) and dilation.
• Assist optometrist and coordinate referrals.
• Maintain exam rooms and lab; manage supplies.
• Handle front desk tasks: patient check-in/out, scheduling, insurance verification.
• Review prescriptions and patient information; coordinate with labs and pharmacies.
• Support clinic operations and ensure infection control.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Bilingual preferred

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

EPIC EHR

Insurance verification

Optometric equipment

Job description

Elica Health Centers is expanding vision services and seeking an Optometric Technician to support patient care in a fast-paced clinical setting. You’ll conduct preliminary testing, assist the optometrist, and perform front-desk duties such as scheduling and insurance verification.

The role requires handling diverse patient populations, including non-English speakers, and maintaining HIPAA standards while contributing to a caring, community-focused health center.