Description
Optometric Technician
Location: Upstate NY (Travel Required)
Schedule: 9:00am- 5:30pm
Employment Type: 1099
Total Annual Compensation: $50,000-$60,000 ($8-$10 per pt.)
About MedElite
Since 2011, MedElite has been dedicated to improving the standard of care in skilled nursing and long-term care facilities nationwide. We implement a data-driven, "treat in place" model that enhances resident health outcomes while saving valuable time and resources for our partner organizations. By managing a network of advanced practice providers and specialty clinicians, we deliver high-quality, proactive care directly to the bedside. Our passion for positively impacting the lives of residents, administrators, and healthcare professionals drives our commitment to continuously innovate and redefine senior care across the country.
Job Summary
We are seeking a reliable and patient-focused Optometric Technician to join our growing team. In this role, you will assist optometrists with vision exams and eye health assessments for patients in skilled nursing and long-term care facilities. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with clinical providers while supporting the early detection and management of vision conditions in a geriatric population.
Responsibilities
- Assist optometrists with comprehensive eye exams and vision testing
- Perform preliminary testing, including visual acuity, intraocular pressure, and autorefractor measurements
- Prepare patients for examinations by explaining procedures and ensuring comfort
- Administer basic diagnostic tests such as visual field testing and retinal imaging
- Accurately document patient history, test results, and clinical findings
- Maintain and clean ophthalmic equipment in compliance with safety and infection control standards
- Support eyeglass fittings, adjustments, and patient education as needed
- Collaborate with optometrists, advanced practice providers, and facility staff
- Travel to skilled nursing and long-term care facilities as assigned
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Completion of an Optometric Technician or Ophthalmic Technician training program preferred
- Certification (e.g., CPO, ABO) preferred but not required
- Prior experience in optometry or ophthalmology strongly preferred
- Experience in skilled nursing or long-term care settings a plus
- Strong attention to detail and technical proficiency
- Excellent communication and patient-care skills
- Comfortable working with the geriatric population
- Prolonged standing/walking. Assisting with patient positioning. Operating diagnostic equipment. Lifting/moving patients.
- Ability to travel as needed
Benefits
- Competitive compensation per annum: $50,000 - $60,000
- Paid Time Off
Why Work With Us?
- Make a meaningful impact on the lives of seniors
- Work in a collaborative, mission-driven environment
- Enjoy work-life balance
Equal Opportunity Employer
Infinite Medical P.C is an equal-opportunity employer. We acknowledge and honor the fundamental value and dignity of all individuals. We pledge ourselves to crafting and maintaining an environment that respects diverse traditions, heritages, and experiences. Infinite Medical P.C is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
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