Optometric Technician

AEG Vision • Lincoln, NE

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About The Position

At AEG, the Optometric Technician works alongside Optometrists to support patient care and education, helping provide an efficient, high-quality patient experience. The role conducts pre-testing and preliminary evaluations, assists with specialty diagnostic testing, performs post-exam tasks, and helps manage the doctor’s appointment schedule. It also includes patient interviews, recordkeeping, referral coordination, telephone inquiries, contact lens support, clerical documentation, and maintaining the practice environment. The position may also involve scribing for the Optometrist or performing refractions.

AEG describes its team as committed to leadership development and internal growth, collaboration, authenticity, continuous learning, and supporting one another. The company states that it was recognized as a Top Employer of 2026 by Flex Surveys.

Requirements

• Experience evaluating patients for eye exams and dispensing eye exam medications.
• Familiarity with medical terminology associated with eye treatment.
• Experience maintaining patient records and files in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• PC skills, including Microsoft Office, Windows, and word processing.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to collaborate professionally and effectively with coworkers and patients.

Nice To Haves

• Industry certification such as CPO, CPOA, or CPOT.

Responsibilities

• Perform preliminary patient evaluations before the Optometrist’s exam, including dilation, topicals, diagnostic medications, Optomap, autorefractor, and visual acuity procedures.
• Interview patients before their Optometrist visit to determine medical issues and reasons for the visit and relay relevant details to the Optometrist.
• Schedule ophthalmologist referrals, diagnostic follow-up visits, and other specialty referrals as needed, and complete related paperwork.
• Maintain patient records and files in compliance with company, federal, and state policies, including HIPAA.
• Respond to patient telephone inquiries regarding medication and treatment, referring questions to the Optometrist as necessary.
• Perform diagnostic testing using specialty equipment such as OCT, Visual Field, Pachymetry, and Retinal Camera equipment as needed.
• Document medical findings and communications between the Optometrist and patient in Electronic Health Records and assist with medical-documentation clerical duties, including checking CPT codes and billing for post-op and office visits at participating practices.
• Support maximum schedule utilization by confirming appointments, contacting patients from recall listings, and reaching out to patients who miss or cancel appointments to reschedule.
• Teach contact lens insertion and removal classes and manage contact lens trial inventory, check-in, and orders placed in person or by phone.
• Complete end-of-day tasks, including opti-schedule wrap-up and the end-of-day checklist.
• Clean and organize frame boards, displays, mirrors, the work bench, and office areas to maintain the practice’s cleanliness and visual appeal.
• Act as a scribe for the Optometrist or perform refractions when requested.
• Perform other duties within the practice as requested.

Benefits

• 401(k) with match
• Medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
• Employee vision discount program
• HSA/FSA
• PTO
• Paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED