Optometry Technician
About The Position
The optometric technician supports comprehensive eye care by performing clinical testing, assisting providers, and helping ensure efficient clinic operations and timely, accurate, culturally competent care. The role includes gathering and documenting medical and ocular histories, performing preliminary and specialty testing, preparing patients and examination rooms, administering eye drops as directed, assisting during examinations and treatments, and educating patients about diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, and contact lens care. The technician also manages patient flow, room turnover, contact lens orders, equipment cleaning, and supply stocking. The position requires documenting patient interactions and clinical data in the electronic health record, coordinating with vendors, participating in education initiatives and community outreach, and following confidentiality, infection-control, safety, and regulatory procedures. The technician is expected to participate in required training and cross-training, maintain professional communication, and attend reliably according to scheduled work hours. This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of experience as an optometry or ophthalmology technician. Paraoptometric or Ophthalmic Assistant certification is preferred but not required. Employment is contingent on required background checks, a pre-employment drug screen, and compliance with employee health screening and immunization requirements, including MMR, varicella, hepatitis B, influenza, Tdap, and COVID-19 vaccination. The GPTLHB follows tribal preference laws, giving preference to qualified Indian/Tribal candidates over qualified non-native candidates when other qualifications are equal.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least one year of experience as an optometry or ophthalmology technician.
- Successfully pass a criminal background check and pre-employment drug screen.
- Comply with job-related employee health screening and immunization requirements before the first day of employment, including MMR, varicella, hepatitis B, influenza, Tdap, and COVID-19 vaccination.
- Maintain consistent attendance and perform assigned duties under the physical and environmental conditions of the role.
Nice To Haves
- Paraoptometric or Ophthalmic Assistant certification.
Responsibilities
- Obtain and document medical and ocular history, chief complaints, and medications in the electronic health record.
- Perform preliminary and advanced optometric testing, including visual acuity, autorefraction, tonometry, and imaging.
- Prepare patients and examination rooms before provider evaluations.
- Administer eye drops as directed.
- Perform specialty testing, including OCT, visual field testing, and pachymetry.
- Assist providers during examinations and treatments.
- Educate patients about diagnoses, treatment plans, and medications.
- Train patients in contact lens insertion, removal, and care.
- Communicate clearly and respectfully with patients to support a positive, culturally competent experience.
- Enter and track contact lens orders and coordinate with vendors to resolve order issues and prevent delays.
- Document patient interactions and clinical data in the electronic health record in compliance with legal, regulatory, and billing requirements.
- Manage patient flow and room turnover.
- Clean and disinfect equipment and examination rooms.
- Monitor and restock supplies.
- Support patient education initiatives and participate in outreach events and vision screenings.
- Engage in cross-training opportunities.
- Adhere to HIPAA and confidentiality standards, policies, and procedures.
- Maintain professional communication with patients, coworkers, and external stakeholders.
- Participate in required training and maintain competency.
- Maintain consistent, reliable attendance and arrive on time for scheduled work hours.
- Participate in Core Connections training and apply its concepts and practices.
- Follow infection-control, safety, and PPE protocols.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
