Optometric Technician; CPS Academic Year

Job Title

Optometric Technician

City of Cincinnati

$49,208.20 - $67,231.49 Annually

Centennial II, Human Resources Department, 805 Central Avenue, Suite 200, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202, OH

Full-time Classified

26-99988

Health

02/10/2026

Continuous

Employee performs a variety of tasks to assist the Optometrist in eye examinations and corrective procedures. Employee records patient medical histories and helps with preparing the patient for the vision examination. Pretesting may include visual acuity, color vision, depth perception, pupil reflexes, visual field testing, pressure inside the eye, and blood pressure. Performs related duties as required.

Knowledge of:
Providing customer and personal services. Eye care and vision care products and services. Clerical and administrative procedures. Current optical theory, materials, and practices. Functions, techniques, technical components, and maintenance procedures of optometric equipment. Physics, algebra, geometry, and mechanical drawing. Safety procedures. Skill to:
Operate appropriate computer equipment; use properly all related hardware and software. Enter, transcribe, record, store, or maintain information in written or electronic/magnetic form. Ability to:
Use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. Determine the kind of tools and equipment needed to perform tasks. Write clearly, concisely, and logically. Follow oral and written instructions. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Maintain confidentiality of client information. Interact effectively with withdrawn and hostile clients. Make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.

Each applicant must be Certified Optometric Technician (copy of license required). Additionally each applicant must have a minimum of one year of experience as a Optometric Technician.

Working and Physical Conditions Examples of Work Performed Processes patient information through the computer system and helps maintain the operation of the reception records and examination room area. Retrieves patient records from other clinics to ensure complete information on file prior to the appointment date. Manages continuous patient flow by effectively communicating with team members and providers. Prepares referrals, work and/or school excuse letters, written prescriptions for providers to sign, and staff consult letters to primary care provider.

Conducts inventory of supplies at the stock examination rooms; verifies and maintains stock level and recommends disposal for all expired supply items. Disinfects and wipes down all equipment and instruments. Probationary Period Twelve months Supervision Exercised None

The City of Cincinnati offers its employees competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefit package designed to actively attract and retain quality employees to add additional value to the City of Cincinnati's workforce. A summary of these benefits for full-time employment is listed below. This is a general listing of benefits for all employees and is not intended to be a comprehensive listing for all bargaining units.

The City offers a variety of training programs, ranging from job-specific skills such as computer and equipment instruction, to helping supervisors improve their management techniques. Equal Employment Opportunity The City of Cincinnati is dedicated to providing equal employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation or transgendered status, or ethnic, national or Appalachian origin, or on the basis of any other category protected under federal, state and local laws.

Holidays The City of Cincinnati has 11 paid holidays annually that include:
New Year's Day Martin Luther King Day President's Day Memorial Day Juneteenth Independence Day Labor Day Veterans' Day Thanksgiving Day Day after Thanksgiving Christmas Health Insurance The City of Cincinnati 80/20 offers 3 medical plans to all full time City of Cincinnati employees and eligible dependents: the 80/20 PPO medical plan, the HDHP medical plan with an HSA contribution, and a Health Reimbursement Arrangement for those enrolled on another non-city eligible group plan.

Eligible dependents include:
Legal Spouse or Equal Partner Child (natural child, adopted child, and/or child who the group has determined is covered under a "Qualified Medical Child Support Order") Step-child Child for whom the employee or employee's spouse/equal partner is a legal guardian Basic Life Insurance A $50,000 Basic Life Insurance policy is paid for by the City for certain eligible employees. Full time employees not eligible for the City-paid basic life…