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Smith Vision Center
Optometric Assistant
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
An Ophthalmic Technician makes prescription eyeglasses and contact lenses by cutting and shaping lenses according to individual prescriptions. May make lenses for other optical equipment, such as telescopes or microscopes. Works in medical equipment manufacturing facilities and laboratories, retail stores, or in the offices of optometrists and physicians.
$36,616 / year median in Kansas
+28% projected growth
Job Description
Smith Vision Center has an opening for an Optometric Assistant/Optician. Job Duties will be to pretest the patient before they see the doctor including visual acuity, case history, and autorefractor. Scribe while in the exam room. Run special testing including visual fields and OCT. Help patient pick out eyewear and options. Previous experience preferred. Hours Monday thru Friday 8:30am-5:30pm with lunch from 12:30-1:30. No weekends or holidays. Company offered paid vacation, 401K, 401K company matching, health insurance, dental insurance. Qualified applicants will be contacted for in person interview.