Optician and Vision Therapy Assistant

Optometric Technician / Optician / Vision Therapy Assistant (Training Provided)

New Horizons Vision Therapy Waunakee, WI
Full-Time or Part-Time Available, Pay based on Experience

About Us

At New Horizons Vision Therapy, we specialize in helping children and adults improve the way their visual system functions. Our practice focuses on binocular vision, visual processing, learning-related vision problems, concussion rehabilitation, and neuro-optometric care through individualized vision therapy programs.

We are seeking an energetic, compassionate, and detail-oriented team member who enjoys working with people and wants to grow in a collaborative healthcare environment. This position combines clinical care, optician responsibilities, patient coordination, and administrative support, with the opportunity to train as a Vision Therapy Assistant.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with optician or optical experience who is interested in expanding their skills in specialty optometry and vision rehabilitation.

Responsibilities:

Optometric Technician / Clinical Duties

• Perform preliminary testing, including:
• • Visual acuity, Stereo, Color Vision
  • Specialized Binocular and Eye Movement tests
  • Lensometry
  • Tonometry
  • Retinal imaging and specialized testing
• Collect patient medical and visual history if needed
• Assist with binocular vision and visual processing evaluations
• Prepare patients for examinations and support efficient patient flow
• Maintain accurate electronic medical records (EMR)

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• Document exam findings and treatment plans in real time during patient visits
• Assist doctors with clinical workflow and patient communication
• Review treatment plans and payments when needed
• Ensure accurate and timely chart completion

Optician / Optical Duties

• Assist patients with frame styling and lens selection
• Educate patients on specialty lenses, prism lenses, and therapeutic eyewear
• Take optical measurements, including PD and seg heights
• Adjust, repair, and troubleshoot eyewear
• Process and manage optical orders with labs
• Verify prescriptions and ensure quality optical dispensing
• Prior optician experience is strongly preferred

Vision Therapy Assistant Training

• Support Vision Therapists with cleaning equipment and ensuring patient materials are available
• Track patient progress and reinforce home activities
• Opportunity for advancement into a Vision Therapist role

Administrative & Scheduling Duties

• Schedule and confirm appointments
• Answer phones and assist patients with questions
• Maintain organized records and recall systems
• Support a positive and welcoming patient experience

Qualifications

• Optician, optical, or optometric experience preferred
• Absent optometric experience, experience working in a related healthcare field desired.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Comfortable working with both children and adults
• Organized, dependable, and detail-oriented
• Ability to multitask
• Interest in learning about vision therapy and neuro-optometric rehabilitation
• Experience with EMR systems preferred

What We Offer

• Training and mentorship in specialty optometry and vision therapy
• Career growth opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Meaningful work helping patients improve learning, reading, comfort, and daily function
• Competitive pay based on experience
• Full-time benefits (over 32 hours per week) include PTO and a healthcare "bonus" for you to spend as you see fit.
• Simple IRA 3% match
• Most nights, we are done by 5:30 or 6 pm.  
• No Weekends!

Why Join New Horizons Vision Therapy?

Our team is passionate about changing lives through functional vision care. Many of our patients struggle with reading, learning, concussion recovery, attention, dizziness, or visual discomfort. Watching patients gain confidence and improve their daily lives is incredibly rewarding.

If you enjoy helping people, learning new skills, and being part of a mission-driven practice, we would love to meet you.

Apply Today: Please submit your resume and a brief introduction explaining your interest in the position.