Optometric Technician Jobs in Fort Collins, CO

These eye care professionals perform a variety of tasks to assist the optometrist in vision assessment and corrective procedures. An optometric technician’s job description may also involve recording patient medical histories and preparing patients for eye exams as well as assisting with eye exercises and vision therapy.

The median salary for an optometric technician is $29,382 according to Payscale, and the Bureau of Labor Statistics projects faster than average job growth for medical assistants in general at 15%+ through 2026.

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Optometric Technician - Medical Assistant

National Vision Incorporated
Fort Collins, CO
16 days ago

. * Promote visual field testing and retinal screenings to eligible patients. * Perform exam pre-screening. * Review prescriptions and/or patient information carefully and identify special needs....

Optometric Tech - Medical Assistant

America's Best
Loveland, CO (16 miles from Fort Collins, CO)
18 days ago

Promote visual field testing and retinal screenings to eligible patients. Perform exam pre-screening. Review prescriptions and/or patient information carefully and identify special needs....

Optometric Tech - Medical Assistant

America's Best
Fort Collins, CO
18 days ago

Promote visual field testing and retinal screenings to eligible patients. Perform exam pre-screening. Review prescriptions and/or patient information carefully and identify special needs....

Contact Lens Assistant

Eye Center Of Northern Colorado
Fort Collins, CO
29 days ago

Triages all phone calls for the contact lens department. Processes re-orders and new orders for patients and provides follow-up communication on status of order....

Health Technician - Optometry

Veterans Health Administration
Loveland, CO (16 miles from Fort Collins, CO)
90+ days ago

lens insertion, removal and hygiene (cleaning and disinfection) care....

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Demographic Data for Fort Collins, CO

Moving to Fort Collins, CO? Find some basic demographic data about Fort Collins, CO below.

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Average HouseHold Income

Home Value vs Household Income in Fort Collins, CO

Total Population

175,625

Number of Businesses

6,291

City Size

Medium/Lg

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Salary for Optometric Technician Jobs in Fort Collins, CO

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireOptometry research efforts.

Top Hiring Companies

Top hiring companies in your area for Optometric Technician positions

Eyemart Express
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America's Best
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Eye Center Of Northern Colorado
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Luxottica Group
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National Vision Incorporated
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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Optometric Technician positions.

Highest Education Level

Optometric Technicians in Fort Collins, CO offer the following education background

High School or GED (27.4%)
Bachelor's Degree (24.5%)
Associate's Degree (17.1%)
Vocational Degree or Certification (14.8%)
Doctorate Degree (7.5%)
Some College (4.7%)
Master's Degree (3.2%)
Some High School (0.7%)

Average Work Experience

Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Optometric Technicians in Fort Collins, CO

1-2 years (25.9%)
2-4 years (22.2%)
Less than 1 year (18.5%)
None (11.1%)
10+ years (7.4%)
4-6 years (7.4%)
6-8 years (7.4%)

Qualifications / Skill Sets

The following top skills are often required or desired to land a Optometric Technician position

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