Optometric Technician

MedElite Group, LLC.·Middletown, New York

$50,000 - $60,000/yrContract On Site 2-5 yrsPosted 5 days ago

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Optometric Technician · $50,000 - $60,000/yr

How this role compares

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-27% vs. median posted salary for nursing roles in Middletown, New York ($68,240)

9 similar openings in the Middletown area · median $68,240

$40,000 · lowesthighest · $182,000

this role: $50,000median $68,240

Shaded band: the middle 50% of posted nursing roles in Middletown, New York salarys. This role sits in the 27th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 27% below the Middletown, New York median for nursing roles.

Assist optometrists with comprehensive eye exams and diagnostic testing for patients in long-term care facilities. Responsibilities include documenting patient history and maintaining ophthalmic equipment while ensuring patient comfort.

Optometric technician - Long term care facilities

Location

Middletown,
NY (State
Wide
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

Posting details

Employment type: Contract
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 2-5 yrs
Salary: $50,000 - $60,000/yr
Location: Middletown, New York
Posted: Sep 9, 2026
Application: Employer website

Optometric tech roles stay competitive in New York

In New York, optometric technician openings are often driven by busy eye-care practices and outpatient clinics that need support with patient intake, testing, and frame or lens workflows. These roles are competitive because employers often prefer candidates with clinical experience, an associate degree, or certification, and the posted requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original job description to save you research time. If you are applying, highlight any eye-care or outpatient experience and confirm your comfort with patient-facing testing tasks.

Optometric Technician

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Optometric technician - Long term care facilities

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