Optometry Technician

Serving Those Who Serve Our Country

Matrix Providers is offering an awesome opportunity for an Optometry Technician at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst in New Jersey. 

Enjoy excellent competitive compensation, benefits and more. 

Responsibilities:

Performs visual screening tests and assists in patient treatment.  Processes eyewear prescriptions for military spectacles.  Performs optometry clinic activities. 

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of ocular anatomy; ophthalmic medications; visual physiology, optics; use and maintenance of ophthalmic instruments and testing equipment; ophthalmic and medical regulations; medical terminology; optometric technology; asepsis; ocular referrals and emergency medical treatment; patient transportation; medical ethics; medical administration; and medical service organization and function
• Experience with ophthalmic medications, anesthetic solutions, and ocular disorders
• Completion of a basic optometry course, equivalent paraoptometric training, or a paraoptometric certification
• Experience in caring for and treating optometry patients and in operating and maintaining ophthalmic equipment such as lensometers, vision screening instruments, visual field measuring instruments, tonometers, and other types of ophthalmic equipment
• Experience performing or supervising ophthalmic functions such as caring for and treating patients, operating ophthalmic testing equipment, and fitting optical and ophthalmic devices
• Minimum 12 months of experience within the last 36 months