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The Eye Clinic

Ophthalmic Technician

Pay: $32,240/yr

Posted: 8 weeks ago

Location: Lake Charles, LA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/10/2026

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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.

$37,138 / year median in Louisiana

+27% projected growth

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Job Description

THE EYE CLINIC

At The Eye Clinic, we offer full time work schedules and a competitive compensation package including benefits. We are looking for energetic men and women who are interested in a career of becoming an Ophthalmic Technician with one of the largest Ophthalmic/Optometry and Optical companies in Southwest Louisiana. Our 6 locations are: Imperial Blvd Lake Charles, 1st Ave. Lake Charles, Sulphur, Moss Bluff, Deridder, and Jennings. Come apply. We would like to see you.

GENERAL FUNCTION

The Ophthalmic Technician will be responsible for getting patients ready to see the physician. This includes numerous tasks and a lot of teamwork. Must be dependable and have dependable transportation to travel to any of our locations.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Getting patient ready to see the physician. Doing testing required for particular visits. Communicating with technicians as well as physicians. Scribing for physicians.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

High School Degree or equivalent Basic computer skills Independent and self-motivated Enthusiastic and concise communications Attention to detail Some traveling when needed Must be available to work some Saturdays

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

(but not required at time of application) Experience preferred but not required.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $15.50 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off

Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Lake Charles, LA 70605 (Preferred) Willingness to travel: 25% (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person