Optometric Technician

Be the Vision Behind Exceptional Care

Job Summary:

The Optometric Technician assists optometrists in delivering comprehensive eye care services. Working in a fast‑paced clinical environment, the technician prepares patients for exams, performs preliminary testing, manages equipment, and supports administrative tasks to ensure efficient patient flow and high‑quality service.

Why Refuah?

• Join a collaborative, multidisciplinary team of eye‑care professionals
• Work in any of our five modern, fully equipped facilities
• Flexible schedules that support a healthy work‑life balance

Optometric Technician Responsibilities

(Under the supervision of a licensed optometrist.)

• Prepare exam rooms and ensure all diagnostic equipment is clean, calibrated, and stocked.
• Obtain and document patient histories, visual‑acuity results, and pre‑testing data in the EMR.
• Perform routine pre‑tests (autorefraction, keratometry, tonometry, slit‑lamp imaging, visual fields).
• Assist the optometrist during examinations-position patients, handle lenses, and operate imaging devices.
• Educate patients on eyewear care, contact‑lens use, and medication instructions.
• Process and transmit prescriptions to pharmacies or optical dispensaries.
• Manage inventory of lenses, frames, contacts, medications, and disposables.
• Respond to patient calls, schedule follow‑ups, and address basic inquiries.
• Maintain compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, and all legal/ethical standards.

Refuah Benefits

• Competitive Compensation - Salaries aligned with market rates and reflective of your expertise.
• Comprehensive Benefits - Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability coverage.
• Financial Security - 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching.
• Tax Savings - Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRA).
• Work‑Life Balance - Generous PTO accrual, up to 13 paid holidays, and flexible scheduling options.

Live, Work and Play in Rockland

• Picturesque Hudson River waterfront
• Quick drive to New York City and major airports
• Charming villages, mountain vistas, and extensive hiking/biking trails
• Top‑rated schools, colleges, and universities
• Thriving sectors: health, retail, manufacturing, pharma, and construction

Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate's degree in a related field (e.g., Optometric Assisting) preferred
• Previous clinical experience in an eye‑care or outpatient setting preferred
• Current Optometric Technician/Optometric Assistant certification preferred, but not required
• Ability to project a pleasant and professional image
• Ability to plan, prioritize and complete delegated tasks
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team
• Ability to demonstrate compassion and caring in dealing with patients and other employees
• Ability to read, write, understand and speak English in a clear and concise manner
• Physical stamina and manual dexterity to perform a variety of tasks and skills in the area of assignment
• Ability to maintain quality, safety and infection‑control standards
• Eligible to work in the US

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

• Ability to handle heavy phone /patient traffic while maintaining courteous and professional demeanor

• Reaching, pushing, pulling, extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.

• Standing. Particularly for sustained periods of time.

• Walking. Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.

• Lifting. Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles.

• Talking. Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.

• Hearing. Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication.

• Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

• Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Apply Today:

If you are a dedicated optometric technician with prior experience looking to make a positive impact in your community, we invite you to apply. Join Refuah in transforming the healthcare experience. Apply now to be a part of our dynamic eye‑care team.

Refuah Health is a federally qualified health center offering comprehensive care in Rockland and Sullivan Counties. We are over one hundred healthcare professionals strong with three decades' experience providing unparalleled patient care. As an FQHC, we specialize in accessible and affordable care for low income and high-risk residents. We believe in the power of people to create great care and we are inviting the best to build their career with us!

Refuah Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

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