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City Eye Llc

Optometric technician -

Bellingham, MA · On-site

$16.75 - $20.75/hr

... refraction and contact lens fitting, check out Properly receiving and accounting for patient payments and copays Answering of phone and scheduling of appointments Verifying insurance eligibility ...

City Eye Llc

Optometric Technician

Brockton, MA · On-site

$16.25 - $20.25/hr

... refraction and contact lens fitting, check out Properly receiving and accounting for patient payments and copays Answering of phone and scheduling of appointments Verifying insurance eligibility ...

City Eye Llc

Optometric Technician

Brockton, MA · On-site

$20 - $26/hr

Patient check in, fee presentation, pre-testing, entrance testing, checking vision, refraction and contact lens fitting, check out * Properly receiving and accounting for patient payments and copays

City Eye Llc

Optometric Technician

Brockton, MA · On-site

$20 - $26/hr

Patient check in, fee presentation, pre-testing, entrance testing, checking vision, refraction and contact lens fitting, check out * Properly receiving and accounting for patient payments and copays

City Eye Llc

Optometric Technician

Brockton, MA · On-site

$20 - $26/hr

Patient check in, fee presentation, pre-testing, entrance testing, checking vision, refraction and contact lens fitting, check out * Properly receiving and accounting for patient payments and copays

Sheth-Horsley Eye Center

Ophthalmic Technician

Stoneham, MA · On-site

$20.50 - $27.75/hr

Ability to perform Manual Refraction, autorefraction, and lensometry Ability or interest in learning to operate and maintain Excimer Laser, Femtosecond Laser, and Microkeratome Applies drops to ...

Signature Healthcare

Ophthalmic Technician

Brockton, MA · On-site

$18.75 - $25.50/hr

K readings, refraction, visual fields · Document patient history; perform visual acuity and glaucoma tests. · Prepares instruments for in office procedures. · Enter data into the EMR during ...

THE NEW ENGLAND COLLEGE

Resident Monitors

Boston, MA · On-site

$40/hr

Example techniques to be evaluated include: refraction, tonometry, gonioscopy, retinoscopy, drop instillation, BIO, and other optometric skills. * Monitors will be responsible for managing any ...

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How much do refraction jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for refraction in Boston, MA is $24.51, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.57 and $26.39 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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.

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Infographic showing various Refraction job openings in Boston, MA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 83% Full Time, and 16% Part Time. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $50,974 per year, or $24.5 per hour.

Ophthalmic Medical Assistant / Technician

Andover, MA • On-site

Andover Eye Associates Inc
201 - 500 employees
Learn more about Andover Eye Associates Incexternal

$18.50 - $25/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Job Summary:

The successful Ophthalmic Medical Assistant / Technician is an essential team member of the clinic staff, delivering high-quality, patient-centered eye care by supporting physicians and optometrists in both clinical and operational functions. This position is responsible for obtaining and accurately documenting detailed patient histories, performing a wide range of ophthalmic tests, and assisting in comprehensive patient evaluations.

Key duties include conducting preliminary and diagnostic assessments such as visual acuity and visual field testing, auto-refraction and refraction, pupil evaluation, extraocular motility, tonometry, and eye drop instillation. The role involves preparing patients for examinations, maintaining exam rooms and equipment, and ensuring accurate and timely medical record documentation.

The Ophthalmic Medical Assistant / Technician is critical in supporting workflow efficiency and clinic operations, contributing to a well-organized environment and a seamless, positive patient experience.

Why Join Our Team?

For 50 years, Andover Eye has served the Merrimack Valley with comprehensive eye care, advanced treatment, surgical expertise, and innovative research. Work alongside experienced ophthalmologists and optometrists while gaining exposure to a dynamic, multi-specialty environment. Our active clinical research program and cross-training approach provides unique opportunities to expand your skills and grow your career. We’re committed to supporting professional development and financial opportunities in a collaborative, team-oriented culture where your contributions make a real impact.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Promptly and professionally assists the doctor in patient care.
  • Efficiently and accurately interviews patients and documents histories.
  • Performs technical workups, patient interviews and special testing.
  • Communicates with patients regarding follow-up care, surgeries, procedures, changes in schedule, symptoms, surgery scheduling, etc.
  • Cooperates and communicates with all staff members and physicians about patient matters.
  • Accurately performs routine ophthalmic diagnostic testing 
  • Maintains and cleans all equipment and lanes after being used, including sterilization of equipment.
  • Maintains inventory of clinical supplies and restocks exam rooms
  • Returns phone calls to patients, pharmacies.
  • Displays consistent organization, accuracy, and attention to detail.
  • Energetic, positive and empathetic personality.
  • Consistently displays professionalism, congeniality and integrity to patients and coworkers.  Communicates well with patients, co-workers and physicians in a manner that instills understanding, confidence and trust
  • Excellent customer service skills, in person & over the phone, including working well with others and resolving conflict
  • Demonstrates initiative and flexibility in individual role and in accomplishing practice goals.
  • Maintains patient confidentiality
  • Exhibits logical and critical thinking
  • Proficient math skills; good with numbers
  • Demonstrates working knowledge of eye anatomy, disease, symptoms and ocular meds.

 Essential Skills:         

  •    Displays consistent organization, accuracy, and attention to detail.
  • Energetic, positive and empathetic personality.
    • Consistently displays professionalism, congeniality and integrity to patients and coworkers.  Communicates well with patients, co-workers and physicians in a manner that instills understanding, confidence and trust
  • Excellent customer service skills, in person & over the phone, including working well with others and resolving conflict
  • Demonstrates initiative and flexibility in individual role and in accomplishing practice goals.
  • Maintains patient confidentiality
  • Exhibits logical and critical thinking
  • Proficient math skills; good with numbers
  • Demonstrates working knowledge of eye anatomy, disease, symptoms and ocular meds.

Benefits:

  • Medical/Dental
  • Life Insurance
  • 401(k)
  • PTO
  • Holidays