Optometric Technician

Ophthalmic Technician (Pretest + Front Desk Hybrid) – Bermel Vision & AestheticsLocations: Leesburg, Fairfax, and Gainesville, Virginia Job Type: Full-Time (up to 40 hours/week) Schedule: Rotating Saturdays required · Closed Sundays & most major holidaysThe Role – Best of Both Worlds We are looking for a sharp, fast-learning Ophthalmic Technician who loves pretesting and can confidently jump to the front desk when needed. This is a true hybrid position in our heavy medical practice — one minute you’re performing OCTs, visual fields, and refractions, the next you’re welcoming patients, scheduling, and educating them on dry eye treatments, myopia control, or aesthetic services the doctor just recommended.Daily ResponsibilitiesPerform complete pretest workups (auto-refraction, NCT, visual fields, OCT, fundus photos, lensometry, etc.)Accurately input medical history and chief complaint into EHRScribe for the doctor when neededConfidently explain and schedule recommended services (Lipiflow, Gentle Molding, TriLift, SmoothGlo, etc.)Greet patients warmly, check in/out, answer phones, verify insurance, collect paymentsKeep rooms stocked, instruments calibrated, and pretest area running smoothlyCross-train and help wherever the day demands — we move fast and work as a teamWho Thrives HereYou learn new equipment and procedures quicklyYou’re comfortable speaking with patients about medical and aesthetic recommendations without being “salesy”You stay calm and professional in a busy medical environmentYou genuinely enjoy making patients feel cared for from the moment they walk inRequirements1+ years experience as an ophthalmic technician, optometric tech, or medical assistant (in eyecare strongly preferred)Proficiency with OCT, visual fields, fundus photography, tonometry, and auto-refractometersExperience checking insurance eligibility and collecting copays a plusExcellent communication — you can explain glaucoma drops or TriLift in plain EnglishReliable, punctual, and team-orientedCPR certification a bonus (we’ll help you get it if needed)PerksCompetitive hourly pay + quarterly bonus potentialHealth benefits, PTO, uniform allowance, generous eyewear discountsPaid continuing education and certification support (COA, CPOC, etc.)Real growth path — many of our techs move into lead tech, scribe, or management rolesIf you love eyecare, love people, and want to be part of a growing practice that’s raising the bar in Northern Virginia — we want you on the team!