Average Entry-Level Optometric Technician Hourly Pay in Colorado Springs, Colorado

Job Description for Optometric Technician

Optometrists help clients maintain sharp, accurate eyesight, and optometric assistants help optometrists in a variety of tasks and ensure their office's operations run smoothly and efficiently. It is often the optometric assistant who performs much of the preparatory work for examinations, a series of duties that includes the maintenance and calibration of vision testing equipment, the application of various pre-examination tests for incoming patients, and clerical duties such as scheduling appointments, distributing prescribed items, and performing general maintenance (including cleaning and sanitizing the office and examination room).

Optometrists rely on their assistants to help ensure that patients have an excellent experience in the optometry office, which is why it is essential for the optometric assistant to have a welcoming demeanor and a willingness to help patients with any issues and with explaining post-care instructions. The prospective technician should be a versatile, hardworking individual with an eye for detail, and they can generally expect to work a set schedule during regular business hours on a set schedule.

The specific requirements for the position vary significantly depending on the specific needs of the employer. Some states require optometric assistants to obtain licensing. In other states, employers may be willing to train optometric assistants in the office. Certification through the American Board of Opticianry and National Contact Lens Examiners may enhance employment prospects. (Copyright 2019 PayScale.com)

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