Optometric Technician Job at Katahdin Valley Health Center
Job Description for an Optometric Technician
Optometric technicians work with optometrists to assist in carrying out eye examinations and treatments. Optometric technicians most frequently work in optometrists' offices, but they may also be employed in eye care clinics and other vision treatment facilities. An optometric technician's work responsibilities include testing patients' visual acuity, depth perception, pressure inside of the eye, color vision and pupil reflexes. In addition, they prepare exam schedules, ready exam rooms, assist in making or repairing eyeglasses, clean ocular equipment and perform other duties as needed.
Education Required
To become an optometric technician, you should at least have your high school diploma. An optometric technician training program or 2-year, an associate degree will make you more competitive as an optometric technician. Common courses to help you prepare for a career in optometry include anatomy, physiology of the eye, optics, optometric procedures and optical devices.
Required Skills for a Career as an Optometric Technician
Working as an optometric technician requires that you have a good rapport with patients, communicate effectively with superiors, and be precise in your work. Basic math and physics skills, an ability to work well as part of a team and familiarity with common office applications will help you to succeed as an optometric technician.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Millinocket, ME: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Ophthalmology: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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