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.
MyEyeDr
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Belmont, MA (6 miles from Boston, MA)
We are seeking an Optometric Technician responsible for prescreening the patients and performing any special tests in advance of the Doctor's exam. 1-3 years of related experience within a similar office...
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5 days ago
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MyEyeDr
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Danvers, MA (16 miles from Boston, MA)
We are seeking an Optometric Technician responsible for prescreening the patients and performing any special tests in advance of the Doctor's exam. 1-3 years of related experience within a similar office...
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5 days ago
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MyEyeDr
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Wellesley, MA (11 miles from Boston, MA)
We are seeking an Optometric Technician responsible for prescreening the patients and performing any special tests in advance of the Doctor's exam. 1-3 years of related experience within a similar office...
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5 days ago
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Boston, MA
and technical functions of the Contact Lens Service....
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7 days ago
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IPG Photonics Corporation
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Marlborough, MA (24 miles from Boston, MA)
Perform blocking, grinding, beveling and polishing of various crystal and optical materials. Operate and maintain grinding and measurement equipment Daily interaction with peers to provide...
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22 days ago
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MIT Lincoln Laboratory
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Lexington, MA (10 miles from Boston, MA)
The Active Optical Systems Group's mission is to establish a laser radar center of excellence through development of advanced laser radar technology. One of the major research thrusts in this...
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26 days ago
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MIT Lincoln Laboratory
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Lexington, MA (10 miles from Boston, MA)
Job Description: The Laser Technology and Applications Group has an opening for a full-time Technician to support the development of high-power laser systems for applications in laser technology,...
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28 days ago
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Atrius Health
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Quincy, MA (8 miles from Boston, MA)
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Atrius Health
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Somerville, MA (2 miles from Boston, MA)
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90+ days ago
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Mass General Brigham
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Boston, MA
functions of the Contact Lens Service....
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90+ days ago
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Atrius Health
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Quincy, MA (8 miles from Boston, MA)
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90+ days ago
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