Experienced Ophthalmic Technician (Full-Time)

Company: Eyes on Main

Location: Sauk Centre, Minnesota

Employment Type: Full-Time

Pay: $22.00–$30.00 per hour (Based on Experience)

Benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• Matching SIMPLE IRA
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave
• Employee Eyewear & Contact Lens Benefits
• Professional Growth Opportunities
• Monday–Friday Schedule
• No Nights or Weekends

About Eyes on Main:

At Eyes on Main, we're committed to providing exceptional eye care while building lasting relationships with our patients.

Our mission is simple: Helping change lives through educational eyecare.

We're looking for an experienced Ophthalmic Technician who shares our passion for outstanding patient care and wants to become part of a collaborative, patient-centered team.

Position Overview:

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Ophthalmic Technician who enjoys working in a busy private practice where quality patient care comes first.

You'll work closely with our doctors, utilizing your clinical skills to provide comprehensive patient workups, perform diagnostic testing, assist with patient education, and help ensure an exceptional patient experience from check-in through examination.

If you're looking for a long-term opportunity where your experience is appreciated and your contributions make a difference every day, we'd love to hear from you.

Responsibilities:

Clinical Patient Care

• Obtain detailed medical and ocular histories
• Perform comprehensive patient workups
• Measure visual acuity
• Perform autorefraction and keratometry
• Perform tonometry
• Assist with refractions and preliminary testing
• Prepare patients for examination
• Document findings accurately in the electronic medical record (EMR)
• Maintain efficient patient flow throughout the clinic

Diagnostic Testing
Perform or assist with advanced diagnostic testing, including:

• OCT
• Visual Fields
• Retinal Imaging
• Dry Eye Evaluations
• Additional ophthalmic testing as needed

Patient Education

• Explain testing procedures and examination flow
• Educate patients on treatment plans and follow-up care
• Answer patient questions with professionalism and compassion
• Deliver an outstanding patient experience during every visit

Required Qualifications:

Required:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as an Ophthalmic Technician, Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA), Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT), or experienced Optometric Technician
• Experience performing comprehensive patient workups and ophthalmic pre-testing
• Proficiency with visual acuity testing, tonometry, autorefraction, and ocular history documentation
• Experience using Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
• Excellent patient communication and customer service skills
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to multitask while maintaining accuracy in a fast-paced clinical setting
• Professional, dependable, and team-oriented

Preferred Qualifications:

• COA or COT Certification
• Experience with OCT, Visual Fields, Retinal Imaging, and Dry Eye testing
• Experience assisting with optical sales, frame styling, and lens recommendations

Why Join Eyes on Main?

• Well-established private practice with an outstanding reputation
• Supportive doctors and experienced clinical team
• Patient-focused environment where quality care comes first
• Opportunity to expand your clinical skills with advanced diagnostic technology
• Stable Monday–Friday schedule with no evenings or weekends
• Competitive compensation and excellent benefits
• Long-term career growth with a practice that values experienced professionals

If you're an experienced Ophthalmic Technician looking for a practice where your skills are respected, your work is appreciated, and your patients come first, we'd love to meet you.

Eyes on Main is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees and applicants.