Job Description
Job DescriptionStart Your Career in Eye Care as an Ophthalmic Technician with Orinda Optometry Group
Are you passionate about connecting with people and making a positive impact in their daily lives? If you’re excited about providing exceptional patient care, consider joining the dedicated team at Orinda Optometry Group as an Ophthalmic Technician in Orinda, CA.
Competitive pay: $17.50–$22.00 per hour, based on experience.
What You’ll DoAs an Ophthalmic Technician, you’ll play a key role in delivering high‑quality patient care. You’ll assist with essential diagnostic testing, help determine vision needs, and support patients in selecting the eyewear that fits them best. Your friendly, professional presence will help create a welcoming experience for every patient who walks through our doors.
Why You’ll Love Working HereWhen you join Orinda Optometry Group, you’re joining more than a team — you’re joining a community that values personalized care and genuine connection. We prioritize work‑life balance and offer a supportive environment where you’ll feel encouraged, appreciated, and part of something meaningful.
Take the first step toward a career you’ll truly enjoy. Apply today to join Orinda Optometry Group as an Ophthalmic Technician.Responsibilities
- Greet all office guests in a professional and friendly manner.
- Gather preliminary data through patient pretest, such as documenting chief complaints, gathering patient’s medical history, measuring visual acuity, eye movement, interocular pressure (IOP), retinal photos, visual fields, and optical coherence tomography (OCT).
- Educate the patient throughout the prescreening process about what each machine is testing for and provide instructions to provide accurate test results.
- Accurately and efficiently document the results of pretesting into the current EHR program.
- Educate and instruct the patient on insertion, removal, and proper care of contact lenses.
- Assist the Optometrist as needed during examinations.
- Assist the patient in making decisions about frames and lenses.
- Assist other members of the team when needed and available.
Required Skills
- High School Diploma or GED
- 1-3 years prior optometric technician experience preferred
- Adaptable and flexible with the ability to multitask
- Self-motivated and detail oriented.
- Interest in healthcare
- Strong communication skills.
- Must present a professional appearance