Optometric Technician

Eye Care Technician: Premier Eye Associates

Are you looking for a meaningful healthcare career where you can help people, learn valuable clinical skills, and grow with a supportive team? Premier Eye Associates is seeking a friendly, dependable Eye Care Technician to join our expanding private optometry practice in Opelika.

We provide advanced primary and medical eye care in a welcoming, patient-focused environment. Our team values compassion, professionalism, teamwork, and continuous improvement. If you enjoy working with people and want to build a future in eye care, we would love to meet you.

Key Responsibilities

• Guide patients through intake, health history review, and diagnostic pre-testing
• Reinforce patient education related to contact lenses, medical eye care, and prevention
• Assist doctors with contact lens services, follow-up care, and treatment preparation
• Provide attentive, organized, and patient-centered service throughout each visit

No eye care experience? No problem. We provide structured training and ongoing mentorship for the right candidate.

Why You’ll Enjoy Working With Us

Training and Career Development

Receive hands-on training, ongoing mentorship, and opportunities to expand your clinical, optical, and administrative skills.

Work-Life Balance

Enjoy a consistent Monday through Friday schedule with no nights or weekends.

Comprehensive Benefits

• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays, including New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas
• Employee discounts on eyewear and services

Positive Team Environment

Work with a professional, upbeat team that values service, organization, mutual support, and excellent patient care.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Warm, professional demeanor and strong communication skills
• Dependability, attention to detail, and the ability to stay organized in a busy setting
• Comfort using computers and learning new systems
• Willingness to learn clinical and optical skills and work as part of a team

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in healthcare, optometry, ophthalmology, optical sales, or customer service
• Experience with scheduling, electronic health records, insurance, or multi-line phone systems

Prior eye care experience is helpful but not required.

Position Details

• Full-time position
• 8-hour shifts, Monday through Friday
• Starting pay: $14.00 per hour; final pay is based on relevant experience and qualifications

How to Apply

Apply through this job posting with your current résumé. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and qualified candidates will be contacted regarding the next step in the interview process.

Learn more about Premier Eye Associates at premiereye2020.com or call 334-539-5391

Join our team and play an important role in helping patients see clearly while building a rewarding career in eye care.

What to Expect After Applying

We review applications as they are received. Qualified candidates will be contacted for an initial interview, followed by an in-person interview with our team. We aim to move quickly and keep candidates informed throughout the process.

About Premier Eye Associates

Premier Eye Associates is a growing, privately owned eye care practice focused on providing high-quality primary and medical eye care in a welcoming, patient-centered environment. We combine advanced technology with personalized care and are committed to building a team where employees can learn, grow, and develop long-term careers in healthcare.

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