Optometric Technician Job

Position Overview

At Vision Source, we pride ourselves on providing personalized, high-quality eye care to our community. We aren’t just looking for an employee; we’re looking for a dedicated team member who is passionate about patient health and wants to grow with a supportive, independent practice. As our Optometric Technician, you are the heartbeat of the patient experience. You will work closely with our optometrists to ensure patients receive thorough care and efficient service. Your goal is to make every patient feel comfortable and informed from the moment they walk into the exam room.

Schedule: Full Time (Hourly)

Key Responsibilities

• Patient Pre-testing: Perform diagnostic tests including auto-refraction, tonometry (NCT), retinal imaging (OCT/Optos), and visual field testing.
• Medical History: Accurately document patient complaints, medical history, and current medications in our EHR system.
• Patient Flow: Manage the clinic flow to ensure appointments stay on schedule while maintaining a high standard of care.
• Administrative Support: Help with phone triage, scheduling, and occasional insurance verification as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Communication: A friendly, professional demeanor with the ability to explain technical concepts simply.
• Detail-Oriented: Precision is vital when dealing with prescriptions and medical records.
• Tech-Savvy: Comfortable using specialized ophthalmic equipment and electronic health records (EHR).
• Experience: [1+ year experience preferred / We are willing to train the right candidate with a background in healthcare or retail].

Benefits & Perks

• Health insurance
• 401k
• Paid time off
• Complimentary eye exams and discounts on eyewear.
• Work-Life Balance: No [Sunday/late evening] hours—we value your time outside the office!