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Refraction Jobs in Pennsylvania (NOW HIRING)

Newer modern office with eye designs optical, four exam rooms all with Marco TRS digital refraction and Ion anterior segment imaging. Ancillary diagnostic testing on-site including Optos, fundus ...

Ophthalmic Technician I

Pittsburgh, PA ยท On-site

$17.50 - $23.50/hr

Performing automated refraction * Administering eye drops, ointments, and irrigating solutions to the eye as ordered by physician * Performing office duties and clinical tasks - entering data into ...

US-PA-Scranton

Scranton, PA ยท On-site

$18.50 - $25/hr

Perform visual function and diagnostic tests, such as applanation tonometry, refraction, and retinoscopy * Utilize tools such as a Humphrey field analyzer and OCT to take eye measurements * Inform ...

Ophthalmic Technician

Philadelphia, PA ยท On-site

$18 - $24.25/hr

... and, and manifest refraction/autorefractometry. Increasingly complex patient procedures may also be assigned as determined by level of proficiency and experience. Essential Duties and ...

US-PA-Harrisburg

Harrisburg, PA

$18.50 - $25/hr

Perform visual function and diagnostic tests, such as applanation tonometry, refraction, and retinoscopy * Utilize tools such as a Humphrey field analyzer and OCT to take eye measurements * Inform ...

Ophthalmic Technician

King Of Prussia, PA ยท On-site

$18.25 - $24.75/hr

... and, and manifest refraction/autorefractometry. Increasingly complex patient procedures may also be assigned as determined by level of proficiency and experience. Essential Duties and ...

Ophthalmic Associate

Scranton, PA ยท On-site

$18.50 - $25/hr

Perform visual function and diagnostic tests, such as applanation tonometry, refraction, and retinoscopy * Utilize tools such as a Humphrey field analyzer and OCT to take eye measurements * Inform ...

Ophthalmic Technician

Philadelphia, PA ยท On-site

$19 - $25.50/hr

... refraction/autorefractometry. Increasingly complex patient procedures may also be assigned as determined by level of proficiency and experience. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Provides ...

Ophthalmic Technician

Paoli, PA ยท On-site

$18.25 - $24.75/hr

... refraction/autorefractometry. Increasingly complex patient procedures may also be assigned as determined by level of proficiency and experience. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Provides ...

Ophthalmic Technician

King Of Prussia, PA ยท On-site

$18.75 - $25.25/hr

... refraction/autorefractometry. Increasingly complex patient procedures may also be assigned as determined by level of proficiency and experience. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Provides ...

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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 Pennsylvania are hiring for Refraction jobs?

Cities in Pennsylvania with the most Refraction job openings:

Infographic showing various Refraction job openings in Pennsylvania 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.

Ophthalmic Technician / Medical Assistance

Washington Eye Center

Washington, PA โ€ข On-site

$17.50 - $23.50/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 25 days ago


Job description

Well established Ophthalmology practice in Washington PA now hiring for an Ophthalmic technician that will support our high-volume practice. We focuses on providing quality and compassionate care to each patient needing complete eye care services from exam to eyewear. 

Responsibilities:

This position requires customer service skills, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and a degree of independent decision-making.

Ophthalmic skills include:

  • Obtaining and documenting patient history
  • Performs accurate ophthalmic procedures and testing (auto-refraction; visual acuity; measure and record glasses; tonometry; pupils; dilate; HRT; VF; pachymeter; corneal topography; OCT,  keratometry; confrontation fields
  • Performing automated refraction using Topcon System
  • Administering eye drops, ointments, and irrigating solutions to the eye as ordered by physician
  • Performing office duties and clinical tasks - entering data into charts
  • Providing patient services

Qualifications:

  • Dependable transportation required to travel to other offices as required
  • Ability to pay attention to detail
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality
  • The ability to seek instruction in areas where he/she is not knowledgeable
  • The ability to recognize inconsistencies