Optometric Technician Jobs in New York

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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Precision Optical Technician (Level 2)

  • Nesco Resource
  • Rochester, NY
  • 2 days ago
The Level 2 Optical technician will perform precision assembly of optical, opto-mechanical, and opto-electro-mechanical assemblies as required. Ensuring all assemblies are defect free, meet all...

Optometric Tech - Medical Assistant

  • America's Best
  • Yonkers, NY
  • 2 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 Technician - Metro Optics, Westchester Square

  • Luxottica Group
  • Bronx, NY
  • 5 days ago
Supports contact lens exams and orders, including but not limited to contact lens care, trial inventory and patient orders....

Optometric Technician - Medical Assistant

  • National Vision Incorporated
  • Tonawanda, NY
  • 7 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....

Optical Lab Manager FT Williamsville, NY #257

  • Eyemart Express LLC
  • Amherst, NY
  • 11 days ago
Optical Lab Manager Are you looking for a career that will bring you home? A career with a company that has one of the absolute best store leadership teams on the planet?! Well, you just found it!...

Optometric Tech - Medical Assistant

  • America's Best
  • Horseheads, NY
  • 12 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....

LensCrafters - Optometric Technician

  • Luxottica Group
  • Mount Kisco, NY
  • 16 days ago
GENERAL FUNCTION The Optometric Technician creates exceptional value in the lives of our patients by delivering the LensCrafters Experience....

Optometric Tech - Medical Assistant

  • America's Best
  • Depew, NY
  • 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
  • Tonawanda, NY
  • 19 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 Technician with Metro Optics

  • Luxottica Group
  • Bronx, NY
  • 19 days ago
Supports contact lens exams and orders, including but not limited to contact lens care, trial inventory and patient orders....

Contact Lens Specialist

  • America's Best
  • Centereach, NY
  • 21 days ago
The Contact Lens Specialist assists the General Manager, ensuring that the contact lens department operates in accordance with the company policies and procedures....

Optometric Tech - Medical Assistant

  • America's Best
  • Centereach, NY
  • 21 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 Specialist

  • America's Best
  • Blasdell, NY
  • 21 days ago
Optimizes the contact lens department to ensure efficiency and compliance with companys policies and operational guidelines. Educates clients on proper contact lens and eyeglass care....

Optometric Technician/Medical Assistant Part Time

  • MyEyeDr
  • Cortland, NY
  • 45+ days ago
Optometric Technician/Medical Assistant Part Time Cortland, NY 13045, USA Req #17406 Thursday, June 23, 2022 About the role: See yourself starting a new career journey?...

Optical Technician - Fairport, NY

  • Corning Incorporated
  • Fairport, NY
  • 90+ days ago
Requisition Number: 54728 Corning is one of the worlds leading innovators in materials science. For more than 160 years, Corning has applied its unparalleled expertise in specialty glass,...

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Salary for Optometric Technician Jobs in New York

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

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Optometric Technicians in New York 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 New York
  • 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

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