Optometric Ophthalmic Technician

. Organize and prepare exam rooms and work areas by cleaning, stocking, ordering supplies, checking equipment, and putting away equipment .

Posted 9/25/2026part-timeKenosha • Wisconsin • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $24 - $36 per hourWebsite

Key responsibilities & impact

Organize and prepare exam rooms and work areas by cleaning, stocking, ordering supplies, checking equipment, and putting away equipment
Prepare patients for examinations and assist physicians
Obtain and record ocular and medical histories, medications, and chief complaints
Document and communicate accurate and timely information regarding patient conditions
Perform basic diagnostic tests and visual screenings, including visual field/acuity, tonometry, glaucoma pressures, applanations, topography, color vision testing, lensometry, blood pressure, pupil testing, scribing, and corneal measurement using a keratometer
Assist patients with ordering and dispensing glasses and contact lenses
Maintain and calibrate equipment
Sterilize instruments using appropriate techniques and procedures
Assist with scheduling post-operative, surgery, and specialist appointments
May assist ophthalmologists with basic or routine surgical procedures and post-operative care or treatment
Provide age-appropriate patient care based on assessment of patient status and developmental needs
Perform other related duties as required

What you’ll need

High School Graduate
Experienced Optometric Ophthalmic Technician
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Proficient in Microsoft Office products, electronic mail, and electronic medical records systems
Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, and reach above shoulders frequently throughout the workday
Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. without assistance
Functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch
Ability to operate all equipment necessary to perform the job
Ability to work in environments involving mechanical, radiation, electrical, and chemical hazards, as well as blood and body fluids, while wearing protective clothing or equipment as necessary

Comp & perks