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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Orlando, FL
Promote visual field testing and retinal screenings to eligible patients. Perform exam pre-screening. Review prescriptions and/or patient information carefully and identifie special needs....
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Fort Lauderdale, FL
Part time optometric tech needed for 2-3 Saturdays per month. Small boutique practice in E Ft Lauderdale needs help on Saturdays for front desk/tech from 8:30-3. Experience is preferred. (Great...
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New Port Richey, FL
Promotes visual field testing and retinal screenings to eligible patients. Performs exam pre-screening. Reviews prescriptions and/or patient information carefully and identifies special needs....
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Visionworks
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Jacksonville, FL
Order (regular and trials), stock, notify patients when their contact lenses are available for dispensing, dispense contact lenses and eyewear using SERVE....
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Tampa, FL
Order (regular and trials), stock, notify patients when their contact lenses are available for dispensing, dispense contact lenses and eyewear using SERVE. 11....
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Orlando, FL
Checking In/Out Patients Answering the Phone Scheduling Appointments Obtaining Vision and Medical benefits Maintaining Social Media Outlets Scanning/Filing General Housekeeping Learning to perform the Pre-Testing...
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Bradenton, FL
Promote visual field testing and retinal screenings to eligible patients. Perform exam pre-screening. Review prescriptions and/or patient information carefully and identifie special needs....
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Davie, FL
Promote visual field testing and retinal screenings to eligible patients. Perform exam pre-screening. Review prescriptions and/or patient information carefully and identifie special needs....
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Lake Worth, FL
Promotes visual field testing and retinal screenings to eligible patients. Performs exam pre-screening. Reviews prescriptions and/or patient information carefully and identifies special needs....
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Orange Park, FL
Promotes visual field testing and retinal screenings to eligible patients. Performs exam pre-screening. Reviews prescriptions and/or patient information carefully and identifies special needs....
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8 days ago
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St Petersburg, FL
Promotes visual field testing and retinal screenings to eligible patients. Performs exam pre-screening. Reviews prescriptions and/or patient information carefully and identifies special needs....
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9 days ago
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Ocala, FL
Duties and responsibilities include, but are not be limited to: Obtaining refraction and manifest refraction of patients and recording patient's chart; Assisting in eye procedures such as selecting,...
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11 days ago
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VisionWorks
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Port Orange, FL
Order (regular and trials), stock, notify patients when their contact lenses are available for dispensing, dispense contact lenses and eyewear using SERVE. 11....
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13 days ago
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Eyeglass World
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Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Promotes visual field testing and retinal screenings to eligible patients. Performs exam pre-screening. Reviews prescriptions and/or patient information carefully and identifies special needs....
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Hialeah, FL
Promote visual field testing and retinal screenings to eligible patients. Perform exam pre-screening. Review prescriptions and/or patient information carefully and identifie special needs....
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