Optometric Technician

Job Title: Optometric Technician

Job Type: Full-time / Part-time

Location: Mishawaka, IN

Job Description

We are a thriving, patient-centric optometry practice looking for a detail-oriented, energetic, and professional Optometric Technician to join our clinical team. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, love working with people, and pride yourself on accuracy and care, we would love to meet you.

As an Optometric Technician, you will be the backbone of our clinical workflow. You will work closely with our optometrists to prepare patients for their exams, perform essential diagnostic testing, and ensure our clinical operations run seamlessly.

Key Responsibilities

• Patient Pre-Testing: Conduct accurate preliminary testing, including auto-refraction, lensometry, tonometry, and visual acuity.
• Advanced Diagnostic Imaging: Safely operate and maintain specialized ophthalmic equipment (including Optos retinal imaging).
• Clinical Maintenance: Keep exam rooms and pre-testing areas meticulously clean, organized, and stocked.
• Patient Flow & Scribing: Efficiently guide patients through their appointments to minimize wait times. Accurately document patient medical histories, chief complaints, and exam findings into our Electronic Health Records (EHR) system.
• Administrative Downtime Duties: During periods without patients, proactively assist with administrative tasks, phone inquiries, contact lens ordering, and maintaining clinical compliance logs.

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience: 1–2 years of experience as an optometric/ophthalmic technician is preferred, but we are willing to train the right candidate.
• Attention to Detail: Absolute precision when documenting clinical data and handling sensitive medical instruments.
• Communication Skills: A warm, welcoming personality with the ability to clearly explain testing procedures to patients of all ages.
• Team Player: A proactive, "how can I help" attitude with a strong work ethic.

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly wages based on experience.
• PTO
• Free eye exam for employee and immediate family (spouse/children at home)
• Simple IRA

We have been in business at this location since 1997, and currently have 2 doctors on staff.