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.
Chapel Hill Ophthalmology
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Chapel Hill, NC
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Durham, NC (8 miles from Chapel Hill, NC)
Optometric Technician (Raleigh/Cary/Durham) compensation: $12.00 to $14.00 DOE employment type: full-time QR Code Link to This Post Looking for an energetic and bright technician for both front desk...
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Talent Care
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Durham, NC (8 miles from Chapel Hill, NC)
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Chapel Hill Ophthalmology
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Chapel Hill, NC
FT/PT Optometric Assistant ** Sign On Bonus for qualified candidate ** This is your opportunity to join a well established, private, ophthalmology practice in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. We are...
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