Optometric Ophthalmic Technician

Advocate Aurora Health

Optometric Ophthalmic Technician organizing exam rooms and assisting with diagnostic tests and patient care. Engaging with patients and supporting ophthalmologists in their clinical duties.

Posted 6/26/2026part-timeHartford • Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $25 - $38 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Organizes and prepares exam rooms and work areas including: cleaning, stocking, ordering supplies, checking equipment, and putting away equipment
Prepares patient for exam and assists physician
Obtains and records ocular and medical history, medications, and chief complaint
Performs basic to complex diagnostic tests and visual screenings
Assists the ophthalmologist with surgical procedures and post-operative care or treatment
Maintains and calibrates equipment
Sterilizes instruments using appropriate technique and procedures

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Graduate
Typically requires 2 years of experience in a optometric assistant, ophthalmic assistant or ophthalmic technician role
Knowledge of sterile technique, how the eye works, and contact / lens wear
Ability to educate and instruct patients on eye care and eyewear
Excellent communication skills (oral and written)
Demonstrates a strong attention to detail and accuracy
Proficient in the use of Microsoft office products, electronic mail and electronic medical records systems

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Paid Time Off programs
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program

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Hard Skills & Tools

diagnostic testsvisual screeningssterile techniqueequipment calibrationsurgical assistancepost-operative care

Soft Skills

communication skillsattention to detailpatient educationinstruction abilities