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Refraction Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

... auto refraction Maintains electronic medical records Coordinates referral appointments for patients for diagnostic testing, evaluations, and treatment based on insurance type and according to ...

Optometric Technician

Ukiah, CA · On-site

$17 - $21.25/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Perform preliminary ophthalmic and optometric testing, including visual acuity, tonometry, auto-refraction, auto-keratometry, color vision, and stereo acuity testing. * Conduct diagnostic testing ...

Optometric Technician

Ukiah, CA · On-site

$25 - $31/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Perform preliminary ophthalmic and optometric testing, including visual acuity, tonometry, auto-refraction, auto-keratometry, color vision, and stereo acuity testing. * Conduct diagnostic testing ...

Optometric Technician

Ukiah, CA · On-site

$25 - $31/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Perform preliminary ophthalmic and optometric testing, including visual acuity, tonometry, auto-refraction, auto-keratometry, color vision, and stereo acuity testing. * Conduct diagnostic testing ...

$29.55/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Required: Less than one year of previous job-related experience Possess demonstrated knowledge and hands-on experience in manual refraction and applanation tonometry to support comprehensive ...

$29.55/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Required: Less than one year of previous job-related experience Possess demonstrated knowledge and hands-on experience in manual refraction and applanation tonometry to support comprehensive ...

$22.18 - $29.55/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Required: Less than one year of previous job-related experience Possess demonstrated knowledge and hands-on experience in manual refraction and applanation tonometry to support comprehensive ...

$22.18 - $29.55/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Required: Less than one year of previous job-related experience Possess demonstrated knowledge and hands-on experience in manual refraction and applanation tonometry to support comprehensive ...

$22.18 - $29.55/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Required: Less than one year of previous job-related experience Possess demonstrated knowledge and hands-on experience in manual refraction and applanation tonometry to support comprehensive ...

$73 - $83/hr

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Provide expert care in areas such as refraction, lens selection, and ocular disease management Required Skills: * Doctor of Optometry degree * Experience in eye care and contact lens fitting

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Refraction information

What is the difference between Refraction vs Optician?

AspectRefractionOptician
Primary RolePerforming eye exams to determine prescriptionsFitting and dispensing eyewear based on prescriptions
Required CredentialsOptometrists typically hold Doctor of Optometry (OD) degreesLicensed eyewear specialists, often with certification in optical dispensing
Work EnvironmentEye clinics, private practices, healthcare settingsOptical stores, eyewear retail outlets
Industry UsageHealthcare and vision careRetail and customer service in eyewear sales

Refraction involves conducting eye exams to determine prescriptions for corrective lenses, typically performed by optometrists. Opticians focus on fitting and dispensing eyewear based on those prescriptions. While both roles are essential in eye care, refraction is more clinical, whereas opticians work in retail settings to provide eyewear solutions.

What cities in California are hiring for Refraction jobs?

Cities in California with the most Refraction job openings:

Infographic showing various Refraction job openings in California as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 90% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution.

Optometric Technician - Sunnyvale, CA

National Guard Employment Network

Sunnyvale, CA • On-site

$19.25 - $24/hr

Other

Posted 8 days ago


Job description

Full-Time Optometric Technician

As a Full-Time Optometric Technician, you'll provide care to client employees and their dependents in our Health Center located in Sunnyvale, CA. The scheduled hours are 9:15am- 6:15pm Monday-Friday.

What You'll Do:

  • Greets and assists patients in a timely and friendly manner
  • Prepares patients for examination
  • Takes patient history and other preliminary patient data
  • Performs simple non-invasive testing of visual acuity, pupils, and ocular motility
  • Performs automated visual field testing, ophthalmic photography, and digital imaging
  • Performs tonometry, auto lensometry, and non-subjective auto refraction
  • Maintains electronic medical records
  • Coordinates referral appointments for patients for diagnostic testing, evaluations, and treatment based on insurance type and according to provider-stated urgency
  • Documents and reports back to providers if unable to complete referral as requested
  • Files reports, labs, progress notes, prescriptions, and other incoming optometric reports
  • Assists patient with materials purchases
  • Pulls charts upon request
  • Maintains appropriate quality control logs
  • Ensures that all encounter forms are complete and accurate
  • Repairs spectacles as brought in by patients
  • May answer phones and directs calls appropriately
  • May require other duties as assigned