Optometric Technician
Job in
Fitchburg, Dane County, Wisconsin, USA
Listing for:
Group Health Cooperative of South Central WI
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-03-11
Job specializations:
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 USD Yearly
USD
60000.00
80000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Group Health Cooperative of South Central Wisconsin. BETTER TOGETHER
1.0 FTE / 40 hours per week – Hatchery Hill Eye Care Retail
Position Summary
The Optometric Technician provides all optical dispensing services, and point of sale services related to eyeglasses, contact lenses and other merchandise using an electronic recording keeping and ordering system. This incumbent is responsible for maintaining a cost effective, attractive retail environment conducive to selling quality products. Additionally, the incumbent also provides routine and urgent clinical care to maintain ocular health and general well-being of the patient.
Other duties include performing triage and scheduling of patients, assisting the optometrists in preliminary testing as well visual field testing, digital photography, triaging phone calls and My Chart messages with appropriate documentation in the electronic record, automated appointment scheduling, and other tests as needed. The incumbent works under general direction, guidance and supervision from the Eye Care Center Manager in a medical office environment.
Additionally, Optometrists provide direction and guidance to the Optometric Technician.
GHC‑SCW is a quality driven cooperative built on collaboration, community involvement, innovation, and belonging. In dedication to the health and well-being of our employees, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes health and dental insurance, along with paid short‑term disability, long‑term disability, and life insurance. Additional benefits include a flexible spending account, employee assistance programs, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance, eyewear discounts, and more.
Check us out by clicking on Many Talents, One Mission! The Benefits of Working at GHC‑SCW.
Job Specific
Minimum Qualifications Associate's degree from an accredited Optometric Technician/Assistance program; or equivalent training required.Certification preferred but not required:
American Board of Opticianry (ABO):
National Contact Lens Examination (NCLE); OR, American Optometric Association:
Certified Para-Optometric Technician (CPOT), or Certified Para-Optometric Assistant (CPOA); OR Joint Commission of Allied Health Personnel (JCAHPO) - Certified Ophthalmic Assistant, (COA), or Certified Ophthalmic Technician, (COT).Possession of or eligibility for a valid Healthcare Provider CPR/AED certificate is required. Employee must obtain certification within four (4) months of employment.Ability to verify prescriptions for eyeglasses and contact lenses is required.Proficiency in maintaining knowledge about new lens and frame products available and the ability to communicate this information accurately and effectively to the patient.Proficiency of frame styling as well as adjusting, repairing, and assembling eyewear is required.Ability to enter all contact and eyeglasses orders as well as billing information in the Eye Care Center software is required.Ability to instruct patients on handling and use of all contact lenses is required.Ability to verify and polish contact lenses is required.Ability to perform routine patient testing such as acuities, tonometry, visual fields and other procedures as directed by the Optical Supervisor or the Optometrist.Ability to perform clinical procedures related to vision and ocular health evaluation and assist in ocular first‑aid administration required.Ability to perform all optometric pre‑screening tests and appropriately enter all data into an electronic medical record.Ability to perform automated visual field testing and retinal photography required.Good oral and written communication skills are required.Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills required. Ability to be culturally sensitive and to work with a diverse patient population.Ability to effectively handle and triage patient inquiries regarding appointments, eyeglasses and contact lenses and document appropriately in the electronic record as well the Eye Care Center software is required.Ability to maintain patient confidentiality required. Knowledge of or ability to learn HIPAA requirements.Knowledge of medical records and ability to learn…
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