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Optometric Technician

Castle Rock, CO

$17 - $21/hr

Assisting doctors during examinations Administrative Job Duties * Greeting and directing patients ... Optometric medical billing and coding * Vision insurance billing and coding * Accounts receivable ...

Optometric Technician

Castle Rock, CO

$17 - $21/hr

Assisting doctors during examinations Administrative Job Duties * Greeting and directing patients ... Optometric medical billing and coding * Vision insurance billing and coding * Accounts receivable ...

Optometric Technician

Camp Hill, PA · On-site

$16 - $20/hr

Assisting doctors during examinations * Assist with ordering glasses and contact lens supply ... Optometric medical billing and coding * Vision insurance billing and coding * Accounts receivable ...

Optometric Technician

Pinson, AL · On-site

$15 - $18.75/hr

Assisting doctors during examinations * Assist with ordering glasses and contact lens supply ... Optometric medical billing and coding * Vision insurance billing and coding * Accounts receivable ...

Optometric Technician

Gainesville, FL

$14.75 - $18.25/hr

Assisting Digital Optometric doctors during examinations * Assist with ordering contact lens and recommendations for glasses. Administrative Job Duties * Greeting and directing patients * Answering ...

Optometric Technician

Gainesville, FL · On-site

$14.75 - $18.50/hr

Assisting Digital Optometric doctors during examinations * Assist with ordering contact lens and recommendations for glasses. Administrative Job Duties * Greeting and directing patients * Answering ...

Optometric Technician

Gainesville, FL

$14.75 - $18.50/hr

Assisting Digital Optometric doctors during examinations * Assist with ordering contact lens and recommendations for glasses. Administrative Job Duties * Greeting and directing patients * Answering ...

Optometric Technician

Edina, MN · On-site

$16.75 - $21/hr

Assisting doctors during examinations * Assist with ordering glasses and contact lens supply ... Optometric medical billing and coding * Vision insurance billing and coding * Accounts receivable ...

Optometric Technician

Camp Hill, PA · On-site

$16 - $20/hr

Assisting doctors during examinations * Assist with ordering glasses and contact lens supply ... Optometric medical billing and coding * Vision insurance billing and coding * Accounts receivable ...

Optometric Technician

Columbus, OH · On-site

$15.25 - $19/hr

Assisting doctors during examinations * Assist with ordering glasses and contact lens supply ... Optometric medical billing and coding * Vision insurance billing and coding * Accounts receivable ...

Optometric Technician

Brandon, FL · On-site

$14.75 - $18.25/hr

Assisting doctors during examinations * Assist with ordering glasses and contact lens supply ... Optometric medical billing and coding * Vision insurance billing and coding * Accounts receivable ...

Optometric Technician

Schaumburg, IL · On-site

$16 - $20/hr

Assisting doctors during examinations * Assist with ordering glasses and contact lens supply ... Optometric medical billing and coding * Vision insurance billing and coding * Accounts receivable ...

Optometric Technician

Columbus, OH · On-site

$15.75 - $19.50/hr

Assisting doctors during examinations * Assist with ordering glasses and contact lens supply ... Optometric medical billing and coding * Vision insurance billing and coding * Accounts receivable ...

Optometric Technician

Castle Rock, CO · On-site

$17 - $21/hr

Assisting doctors during examinations Administrative Job Duties * Greeting and directing patients ... Optometric medical billing and coding * Vision insurance billing and coding * Accounts receivable ...

Optometric Technician

Brandon, FL · On-site

$14 - $17.50/hr

Assisting doctors during examinations * Assist with ordering glasses and contact lens supply ... Optometric medical billing and coding * Vision insurance billing and coding * Accounts receivable ...

Optometric Technician

Phoenix, AZ

$16.50 - $20.50/hr

Assisting doctors during examinations * Assist with ordering glasses and contact lens supply ... Optometric medical billing and coding * Vision insurance billing and coding * Accounts receivable ...

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As of Sep 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for optometric assisting in the United States is $18.57, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.62 and $19.47 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Optometric Technician

Castle Rock, CO

$17 - $21/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 23 hours ago


Job description

The below Job Description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by associates assigned to this job.  It is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, and is subject to changes and exceptions at the discretion of senior management.

JOB TITLE:                 Optometric Office Technician / Medical Office Administrator

REPORTS TO:             Store General Manager

FLSA STATUS:           Hourly; Non-Exempt

POSITION PURPOSE:             

The major responsibility of the Optometric Office Technician is to assist the Managing Optometrist in the technical and administrative operation of an optometric practice.  The position will interact with patients/customers by delivering an exceptional patient/customer experience, foster patient/customer retention, and promotes outstanding associate/doctor satisfaction.

OPTOMETRIC OFFICE TECHNICIAN

The Optometric Office Technician plays a key role in the optometric practice.  Their duties may include the utilization of computerized medical office software, administrative office procedures, health insurance processing billing and transcription of medical reports. 

An Optometric Office Technician role may combine skills of a medical office administrator, medical billing and collections, appointment scheduler or medical records clerk and direct patient care. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Clinical Duties

  • Taking patient medical histories
  • Preparing patients for examinations
  • Administering tests prior to the eye exam
  • Assisting doctors during examinations

Administrative Job Duties

  • Greeting and directing patients
  • Answering telephones
  • Updating and maintaining Electronic Medical Records
  • Obtaining insurance verification and authorization
  • Adjust scheduling for priority patients
  • Scheduling appointments
  • Processing insurance claim forms
  • Patient and insurance billing
  • Optometric medical billing and coding
  • Vision insurance billing and coding
  • Accounts receivable and accounts payable
  • Bookkeeping

*The Clinical Skills can be learned on the job.  No experience with clinical skills is necessary to apply. 

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Occasional travel locally, within 25 mile radius.

QUALIFICATIONS: Experience, Competencies and Education

  • Ability to provide enthusiastic and concise communication to meet/exceed customer expectations as well as foster positive and results-oriented associate, doctor and host relationships.
  • Ability to manage priorities through adaptability, willingness to take calculated risks, and follow-up.
  • Experience with personal computers preferred.
  • Valid State Driver’s License and State Minimum Insurance coverage.
  • High school diploma or equivalent, or comparable experience typically achieved with a minimum of 1-2 years in a retail setting.