Weekend Optometry Tech for Military Health Deployments

DOCS Health; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

DOCS Health in Texas is seeking an Optometry Technician to support exams and patient care on weekends, with occasional weekdays as needed. You will work directly with patients, operate optical machinery, and use patient care software.

Responsibilities include assisting the optometrist, taking histories, helping patients choose frames, testing visual acuity and pressure, and keeping the office organized. A minimum of 1 year of relevant experience and travel transportation are required.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience as an optometric or ophthalmic technician.
• Experience performing visual fields, OCTs, and Fundus Photography is required.
• Experience with computers, including knowledge of word processing, databases, and spreadsheet programs.
• Must have own transportation for site traveling.

Responsibilities

• Helping the optometrist with procedures and patient care.
• Taking patient histories and maintaining the patient records system.
• Assisting patients to select a suitable frame for their glasses.
• Demonstrating care and maintenance of lenses to patients.
• Repairing minor issues with broken and damaged eyeglasses.
• Keeping the office organized and presentable, and making the exam room ready.
• Testing visual acuity, depth perception, pressure and pupil reflexes.

Skills

Visual fields

OCTs

Fundus Photography

Computer literacy

Tools

Patient care software

Job description

DOCS Health in Texas is seeking an Optometry Technician to support exams and patient care on weekends, with occasional weekdays as needed. You will work directly with patients, operate optical machinery, and use patient care software.

Responsibilities include assisting the optometrist, taking histories, helping patients choose frames, testing visual acuity and pressure, and keeping the office organized. A minimum of 1 year of relevant experience and travel transportation are required.