About Us:
For over 80 years, Lifetime Vision Center has served Auburn, Nebraska City and surrounding communities with a family-like culture. We believe exceptional eye care starts long before the doctor enters the room, which makes our Clinic Technicians an essential part of every patient's experience.
Our Core Values:
__Teamwork | Respect | Excellence | Transparency | Patient-Centered-Care
Your Role: The Clinical Foundation of Every Visit
This is a hands-on, patient-facing role at the heart of our clinical operations. As a Clinic Technician, you are not just running tests, you are setting the tone for the doctor's exam, gathering information that drives diagnosis and treatment, and ensuring every patient feels informed and at ease from the moment they enter the lane.
If you are energized by learning new skills, take pride in accuracy, and genuinely enjoy making people feel cared for, this is your opportunity. No prior optometry experience is required—we provide comprehensive, hands-on training for everything you need to know.
Your Core Responsibilities & Competencies:
Clinical Testing & Patient Preparation:
- Perform pre-examination testing
- Operate and maintain diagnostic equipment
- Gather accurate patient histories and document chief complaints prior to the doctor's exam
- Prepare patients by explaining procedures clearly and ensuring their comfort throughout the visit
Clinical Support & Operations:
- Assist doctors with in-office treatments, minor procedures, and patient education.
- Maintain accurate, thorough records in our practice management system.
- Perform daily clinic opening and closing procedures, including equipment checks and room preparation.
- Keep clinical spaces clean, organized, and properly stocked.
Technology & Computer Proficiency
- Comfortable navigating computers, software interfaces, and multi-step digital workflows.
- Able to absorb new technology, software, and EHR processes with accuracy.
- Able to enter data correctly, switching between programs and troubleshooting basic issues.
- Adaptable with evolving tools and software.
Who You Are:
- You can move efficiently through a full schedule of patients while staying focused, warm, and unflappable
- You absorb new clinical skills and protocols quickly, ask good questions, and hold yourself to a high standard of accuracy
- You have a natural ability to put patients at ease—especially those who are nervous or unfamiliar with eye care. Your manner is patient, clear, and genuinely kind.
- You manage your time well, maintain records, and help keep the clinic running smoothly even during busy stretches.
- You are confident with computers and technology and can learn new digital systems quickly
- You communicate openly with doctors, opticians, and front desk staff to ensure a seamless patient journey from check-in to checkout. You are reliable, punctual, and uphold strict patient confidentiality (HIPAA).
- Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred
Our Perks:
Health insurance with employer contribution, PTO and paid holidays, free eyecare and glasses, 401k with company match, uniform allowance, paid training, certification support, and additional wellness and membership reimbursements.
Work Location: Nebraska City, with a training period in Auburn.
Pay: From $15.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
