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Optometric Technician

Tillamook Vision CenterTillamook, OR

$17 - $22 / hour

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Overview

Compensation
$17-$22/hour

Job Description

Optometric Technician
Tillamook Vision Center | Pacific Vision
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Optometric Technician to join our team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with people, learning new medical skills, and being part of a collaborative healthcare environment.
Our clinic provides a high level of medical eye care and advanced diagnostic testing. As a technician, you will work closely with our doctors to collect clinical data, assist with patient care, and help ensure each patient has an excellent experience.
No previous optometry experience is required — we are happy to train the right candidate who is curious, dependable, and eager to learn.
What You'll Do:
Clinical Testing & Patient Preparation:
  • Perform pretesting and diagnostic imaging such as visual acuity testing, intraocular pressure measurement, fundus photography, visual fields, tomography, and corneal topography.
  • Prepare patients for their exam and gather important medical information.
Doctor Support:
  • Enter patient information into the electronic health record.
  • Work alongside the optometrist as a scribe, documenting exam findings and treatment plans.
Patient Care & Education:
  • Guide patients through testing procedures.
  • Teach patients how to insert, remove, and care for contact lenses.
  • Help patients understand their treatment plans and follow-up care.
Continuing Education & Career Development:
We believe optometric technicians should be able to build a long-term career in eye care. Our clinic supports professional growth by providing:
  • Study materials for Certified Paraoptometric (CPO) certification, expected to earn CPO certification within one year of hire.
  • Support for CPOA and ABO certifications.
  • Opportunity to enroll in the Certified Paraoptometric Technician (CPOT) program, a two-year online degree.
  • 80% tuition reimbursement for employees pursuing the CPOT degree.
We actively support team members pursuing these advanced certifications.
What We're Looking For:
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Strong communication and customer service skills.
  • Ability to learn medical procedures and operate specialized equipment.
  • Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
  • Interest in healthcare and helping patients.
  • Previous clinical experience is helpful but not required.
  • Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.
Why Join Our Team:
  • Supportive and collaborative work environment.
  • Opportunity to learn advanced diagnostic technology.
  • Clear path for professional certification and career growth.
  • Meaningful work helping patients protect their vision and eye health.
About Tillamook Vision Center:

Tillamook Vision Center has been serving patients on the North Oregon coast for more than 30 years. We are a medical optometry clinic in a small town that otherwise would not have access to specialty eye care. We cover all primary eyecare needs: we manage eye diseases such as glaucoma, diabetes and macular degeneration; we offer both normal and specialty contact lenses including scleral fits and Ortho-Keratology; manage dry eye with the latest Lipiflow technology; comprehensive and vision exams; additionally we showcase the newest fashions in eyewear. Come by and see!

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