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.
VisionWorks
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Athens, GA
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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4 days ago
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University of Georgia/University Health Center
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Athens, GA (3 miles from Athens, GA)
Training with contact lens wear and care, and familiarity with contact lens brands and parameters. Keeping records of inventory and restocking medical solutions, medications and supplies....
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Direct Apply
10 days ago ![]() |
National Vision Incorporated
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Athens, GA
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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10 days ago
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America's Best
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Athens, GA
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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14 days ago
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Wal-Mart
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Monroe, GA (24 miles from Athens, GA)
Optometric Technician certification or license (or equivalent requirement in state where Walmart Health Center is located 1 year's experience using optical pre-testing equipment (for example, auto-refraction...
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20 days ago
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Walmart
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Monroe, GA (24 miles from Athens, GA)
Optometric Technician certification or license (or equivalent requirement in state where Walmart Health Center is located 1 year's experience using optical pre-testing equipment (for example, auto-refraction...
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21 days ago
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University of Georgia
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Athens, GA
Posting Details Posting Number S05722P Working Title Optometric Technician Department UHC Vision Clinic About the University of Georgia The University of Georgia ( UGA ), a land-grant and sea-grant...
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45+ days ago
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