Optometric Ophthalmic Technician II

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

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeHartford • Wisconsin • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $25 - $38 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 exams and assist physicians
Obtain and record ocular and medical history, medications, and chief complaint
Document and communicate accurate and timely information regarding patients' conditions
Perform basic to complex diagnostic tests and visual screenings, including visual field/acuity, tonometry, glaucoma pressures, applanations, topography, color vision testing, lensometry, A-Scans, ocular motility, keratometry, refraction, retinoscopy, blood pressure, and glare testing
Perform refractometry to determine refractive error
Assist ophthalmologists with surgical procedures and post-operative care or treatment
Perform medical eye photography as directed, including optic nerve, retinal, macular, and fluorescein angiogram photography
Assist patients with ordering and dispensing glasses and contact lenses
Perform contact lens polishing
Maintain and calibrate equipment
Sterilize instruments using appropriate techniques and procedures
Assist with scheduling post-operative, surgery, and specialist appointments
Provide age-appropriate patient care based on departmental policies and procedures
Perform other related duties as required

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
Typically requires 2 years of experience in an optometric assistant, ophthalmic assistant, or ophthalmic technician role, including experience performing basic to complex visual screenings, diagnostic tests, and procedures
Knowledge of sterile technique, how the eye works, and contact / lens wear
Ability to educate and instruct patients on eye care and eyewear
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Proficiency 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 wear protective clothing or equipment as necessary when exposed to mechanical, radiation, electrical, chemical, blood, and body-fluid hazards
Ability to operate all equipment necessary to perform the job

Comp & perks