Optometric Technician

Medical Assistant: Optometric Technician Premier Eye Associates Are you looking for a meaningful healthcare career where you can help people, learn valuable clinical skills, and grow with a supportive team? Premier Eye Associates is seeking a friendly, dependable Optometric Technician to join our expanding private optometry practice in Opelika. We provide advanced primary and medical eye care in a welcoming, patient-focused environment. Our team values compassion, professionalism, teamwork, and continuous improvement. If you enjoy working with people and want to build a future in eye care, we would love to meet you. Key Responsibilities Guide patients through intake, health history review, and diagnostic pre-testing Reinforce patient education related to contact lenses, medical eye care, and prevention Assist doctors with contact lens services, follow-up care, and treatment preparation Provide attentive, organized, and patient-centered service throughout each visit Why You’ll Enjoy Working With Us Training and Career Development Receive hands-on training, ongoing mentorship, and opportunities to expand your clinical, optical, and administrative skills. Work-Life Balance Enjoy a consistent Monday through Friday schedule with no nights or weekends. Comprehensive Benefits Health, vision, and dental insurance Paid time off Paid holidays, including New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Employee discounts on eyewear and services Positive Team EnvironmentWork with a professional, upbeat team that values service, organization, mutual support, and excellent patient care. Required Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent Warm, professional demeanor and strong communication skills Dependability, attention to detail, and the ability to stay organized in a busy setting Comfort using computers and learning new systems Willingness to learn clinical and optical skills and work as part of a team Preferred Qualifications Previous experience in healthcare, optometry, ophthalmology, optical sales, or customer service Experience with scheduling, electronic health records, insurance, or multi-line phone systems Prior eye care experience is helpful but not required Position Details Full-time position 8-hour shifts, Monday through Friday Starting pay: $14.00 per hour; final pay is based on relevant experience and qualifications About Premier Eye Associates Premier Eye Associates is a growing, privately owned eye care practice focused on providing high-quality primary and medical eye care in a welcoming, patient-centered environment. We combine advanced technology with personalized care and are committed to building a team where employees can learn, grow, and develop long-term careers in healthcare. #J-18808-Ljbffr