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Optometric Jobs in Pennsylvania (NOW HIRING)

Optometric Technician

Camp Hill, PA · On-site

$16 - $20/hr

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 ...

Optometric Technician

Camp Hill, PA · On-site

$16 - $20/hr

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 ...

Optometric Technician

Camp Hill, PA · On-site

$16 - $20/hr

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 ...

Optometric Technician

Camp Hill, PA · On-site

$16 - $20/hr

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 ...

Optometric Technician

Harrisburg, PA · On-site

$16 - $20/hr

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 ...

Optometric Technician

Easton, PA · On-site

$15.50 - $19.25/hr

Optometric Technician Valley Health Partners Community Vision Center Job Summary Performs a variety of patient care, administrative, and technical tasks to ensure efficient clinic operations and a ...

Optometric Technician

Erie, PA

$15.75 - $19.50/hr

As an Optometric Technician, you'll work alongside the Optometrists to support all aspects of patient care and education, ensuring that patients receive exceptional care. The Optometric Technician ...

Optometric Technician

Murrysville, PA · On-site

$15.25 - $19/hr

As an Optometric Technician, you'll work alongside the Optometrists to support all aspects of patient care and education, ensuring that patients receive exceptional care. The Optometric Technician ...

Optometric Technician

Lower Burrell, PA · On-site

$14.50 - $18/hr

As an Optometric Technician, you'll work alongside the Optometrists to support all aspects of patient care and education, ensuring that patients receive exceptional care. The Optometric Technician ...

Optometric Technician

Erie, PA · On-site

$15.75 - $19.50/hr

As an Optometric Technician, you'll work alongside the Optometrists to support all aspects of patient care and education, ensuring that patients receive exceptional care. The Optometric Technician ...

Optometric Technician

Exton, PA · On-site

$15.75 - $19.50/hr

AEG Optometric Technician At AEG, we're building something bigger than great eye care, we're creating careers, developing leaders, and making a meaningful difference in the communities we serve. You ...

Optometric Technician

Wexford, PA · On-site

$15.50 - $19.25/hr

As an Optometric Technician, you'll work alongside the Optometrists to support all aspects of patient care and education, ensuring that patients receive exceptional care. The Optometric Technician ...

Optometric Technician

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

$15.25 - $19/hr

As an Optometric Technician, you'll work alongside the Optometrists to support all aspects of patient care and education, ensuring that patients receive exceptional care. The Optometric Technician ...

Optometric Technician

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

$15.75 - $19.75/hr

As an Optometric Technician, you'll work alongside the Optometrists to support all aspects of patient care and education, ensuring that patients receive exceptional care. The Optometric Technician ...

Optometric Technician

Murrysville, PA

$15.25 - $19/hr

As an Optometric Technician, you'll work alongside the Optometrists to support all aspects of patient care and education, ensuring that patients receive exceptional care. The Optometric Technician ...

Optometric Technician

Pittsburgh, PA

$15.75 - $19.75/hr

As an Optometric Technician, you'll work alongside the Optometrists to support all aspects of patient care and education, ensuring that patients receive exceptional care. The Optometric Technician ...

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How much do optometric jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for optometric in Pennsylvania is $18.61, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.67 and $19.52 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Optometric vs Ophthalmologist?

AspectOptometricOphthalmologist
CredentialsDoctor of Optometry (OD)Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) with ophthalmology specialization
Work EnvironmentOptometry clinics, retail optical stores, healthcare officesHospitals, surgical centers, specialized eye clinics
Scope of PracticeEye exams, vision correction, diagnosing certain eye conditions, prescribing glasses and contact lensesMedical and surgical treatment of eye diseases, complex eye surgeries, diagnosis of systemic conditions affecting eyes

Optometrists primarily focus on vision care, eye exams, and non-invasive treatments, while ophthalmologists are medical doctors who perform surgeries and treat complex eye diseases. Both play vital roles in eye health but differ in training, scope, and procedures performed.

What careers are in optometry?

Careers in optometry include optometrists who examine, diagnose, and treat eye conditions, as well as optometric technicians, opticians, and vision therapists. These roles often require specific certifications or licenses and involve working in clinics, private practices, or retail settings to provide eye care services and eyewear fitting.

What are the most commonly searched types of Optometric jobs in Pennsylvania?

The most popular types of Optometric jobs in Pennsylvania are:

What cities in Pennsylvania are hiring for Optometric jobs?

Cities in Pennsylvania with the most Optometric job openings:

Infographic showing various Optometric job openings in Pennsylvania as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 64% Full Time, 35% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $38,715 per year, or $18.6 per hour.

Optometric Technician

Camp Hill, PA • On-site

$16 - $20/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 3 days 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
  • Assist with ordering glasses and contact lens supply

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
  • Selling glasses and contact lens supplies

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

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Occasional travel locally, within 15 mile radius.

QUALIFICATIONS: Experience, Competencies and Education

  • Must have at least 1-2 year teching experience within the last 2 years.
  • 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.