WS - Spring Term - INTERNSHIP – Altman Eye Center – Optometric Tech – IWS

University of Pikeville • Pikeville, KY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Optometric Tech intern works at Altman Eye Center in Pikeville, Kentucky, a practice providing comprehensive eye exams, diabetic-related eye evaluations, and urgent care for eye diseases including glaucoma and macular degeneration. The role involves preparing patients for eye exams, assisting optometrists, helping patients select and fit glasses, and supporting office operations.

The student must complete at least 80 hours during the semester and concurrently enroll in and successfully complete CVL 401: Integrated Internship Experience, using the two-credit-hour option. The position is grant-funded and averages 11–15 hours per week.

Requirements

• Be enrolled full-time and in good standing at UPIKE.
• Have an interest in optometry as a career.
• Have coursework, experience, or academic interest in biomedical sciences.
• Maintain professional conduct and appearance in the workplace.
• Work a minimum of 80 hours during the semester.
• Concurrently enroll in and successfully complete CVL 401: Integrated Internship Experience, in the two-credit-hour option.
• Skills include attention to detail, active listening, written and verbal communication, customer focus, and willingness to learn.
• Computer skills include Word, Excel, Canva, and social media and new technology.

Nice To Haves

• Biology, biomedical sciences, or a similar pre-optometry pathway, with demonstrated prior knowledge, education, skills, or experience related to the work.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for eye exams.
• Obtain patient history before eye exams.
• Perform necessary testing to prepare patients for exams.
• Assist optometrists during exams as needed.
• Help patients choose frames, take measurements, and adjust glasses.
• Call patients to schedule, confirm, and reschedule appointments, and for other reasons.
• Perform shared duties such as organizing and light cleaning.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed