Optometric Ophthalmic Technician – Clinic

Advocate Aurora Health

. Organize and prepare ophthalmology exam rooms and work areas .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeMilwaukee • Wisconsin • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $24 - $36 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in ophthalmology procedures, patient care, and equipment management while ensuring accurate documentation and effective communication. Capable of performing diagnostic tests and assisting in surgical procedures with a strong focus on detail and patient safety.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Basic Life Support (BLS) CertificationOcular History DocumentationVisual Screening TechniquesPatient Care AssistanceMicrosoft Office Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Visual Acuity TestingTonometryTopographyColor Vision TestingLensometryBlood Pressure MeasurementPupil TestingScribingCorneal MeasurementsSterilization Techniques

Soft Skills

Excellent Oral CommunicationExcellent Written CommunicationAttention to DetailStrong Accuracy

Tools & Technologies

Electronic Medical Records SystemsMicrosoft Office ProductsElectronic Mail

Certifications & Qualifications

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Industry Keywords

OphthalmologyPatient CareSurgical AssistanceDiagnostic TestingEquipment Maintenance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Organize and prepare ophthalmology exam rooms and work areas
Clean, stock, order, inspect, maintain, and calibrate equipment and supplies
Prepare patients for examinations and assist physicians
Obtain and record ocular and medical histories, medications, and chief complaints
Document and communicate accurate, timely patient-condition information
Perform visual screenings and basic diagnostic tests, including visual acuity, visual fields, tonometry, topography, color vision testing, lensometry, blood pressure, pupil testing, scribing, and corneal measurements
Assist patients with ordering and dispensing glasses and contact lenses
Sterilize instruments using appropriate techniques and procedures
Assist with scheduling postoperative, surgery, and specialist appointments
Assist ophthalmologists with basic or routine surgical procedures and postoperative care or treatment
Provide age-appropriate patient care according to department policies and procedures

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Graduate
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
No experience 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
Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, and reach above shoulders frequently throughout the workday
Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. without assistance
Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch
Must wear protective clothing or equipment as necessary when exposed to mechanical, radiation, electrical, chemical, blood, and body-fluid hazards
Must operate all equipment necessary to perform the job

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive Total Rewards benefits and well-being programs
Competitive compensation
Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Paid Time Off programs
Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Adoption assistance
Paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match
Financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program