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Cascadia Eye

Ophthalmic Technician Trainer

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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.

$48,936 / year median in Washington

+25% projected growth

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Job Description

Are you a skilled ophthalmic technician who loves teaching, developing others, and helping teams thrive? We're looking for an Ophthalmic Technician Trainer to play a key role in shaping the next generation of clinic talent. This is a unique opportunity to combine your technical expertise with leadership, mentorship, and the satisfaction of advancing quality patient care. This is a full-time, on-site leadership role—ideal for someone who is growth-minded, organized, and thrives in a fast-paced healthcare environment. About Us We are the only independent, full-service eye care provider in our region of NW Washington, offering medical eye care, optical services, and surgical care in our own ambulatory surgery center (ASC). We've proudly served our communities since 1985, and have been voted "Best Of" in the region for the past 10+ years. What You'll Do In this role, you'll support technician onboarding, guide professional growth, and ensure clinical excellence. If you're passionate about education, process improvement, and elevating standards of care, we'd love to meet you.
You will:
Lead structured training programs for new and experienced technicians. Provide one-on-one coaching and feedback. Track and document training progress. Ensure compliance with HIPAA, MIPS and internal policies. Review documentation accuracy, safety practices and patient interaction standards. Adapt to evolving clinic needs with flexibility Collaborate with management to improve workflows, training processes, and technician engagement. What We're Looking For Prior experience as an ophthalmic technician is required. Ability to train, mentor and engage staff across diverse learning styles. Prior leadership or supervisory experience preferred. Excellent communication and organizational skills Ability to multitask in a high-volume environment.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$24.00 - $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
Work Location:
In person