--- title: Optometry Tech at Essen Health Care in Bronx, NY description: Essen Health Care is hiring for the Optometry Tech role in Bronx, NY. Pays $23–$25 per hour. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/optometry-tech-at-essen-health-care-01a0b150-63e8-7223-b023-4211e8075b75 date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join Essen Health Care as Optometry Tech in Bronx, NY. Pays $23–$25 per hour. Full-time, on-site role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/twvuq3.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | Essen Health Care | | **Location** | Bronx, NY | | **Salary** | $23/hr - $25/hr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Oct 21, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for Essen Health Care. - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Essen Health Care. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $41,000 – $52,000 a year (median $44,000). ## Description ## Overview *Essen Health Care is the largest privately held, multispecialty medical group in New York, providing high-quality, compassionate care to some of the state’s most vulnerable and underserved residents.* *Founded in 1999, we’ve grown from a single primary care office into a network of 50+ locations offering urgent care, primary care and specialty services, from women’s health to endocrinology and psychiatry. We also provide nursing home support, care management, and in-home care through our Essen House Calls program. Guided by a Population Health model, our team of 500+ providers deliver care in-person, at home, or via telehealth, ensuring patients get the support they need when and where they need it.* *We’re looking for talented, motivated individuals to join our growing team. Whether you’re a medical provider, administrator, or operations professional, there’s a career here for you. Join us in making a real difference in the health of our community.* ## Job Summary The Optometry Technician assists Optometrists in performing eye exams, testing, and other clinical duties to support patient care. This role is crucial in providing efficient, accurate, and high-quality services to patients visiting the facility for eye exams, glasses fittings, or eye health consultations. ## Responsibilities Patient Interaction: · Greet and check-in patients, ensuring a smooth intake process. · Review patient history, update records, and verify insurance information. · Provide patients with pre-exam instructions and assist with patient preparation for exams. Assist with Eye Exams: · Conduct preliminary eye tests, such as visual acuity, pupil response, and eye pressure tests (tonometry). · Administer diagnostic tests, such as retinal imaging, corneal topography, and visual field testing. · Perform measurements for glasses prescriptions, including refractive testing and fitting of trial lenses. Equipment Operation: · Operate and maintain optometric instruments like autorefractors, slit lamps, ophthalmoscopes, and visual field machines. · Clean and sterilize equipment after each use to ensure safety and compliance with health regulations. Patient Education and Support: · Explain the procedures to patients and answer any questions they may have regarding their eye care. · Provide guidance on proper eye care practices, contact lens use, and eyewear recommendations. Administrative Support: · Record and update patient information in the electronic health records (EHR) system. · Schedule patient appointments and follow-up visits. · Ensure patient files are complete and accurately filed in the system. · Assist with insurance billing and coding for optometry services. Team Collaboration: · Work closely with optometrists, ophthalmologists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure high-quality patient care. · Assist in maintaining a clean, organized, and welcoming clinical environment. ## Qualifications · High school diploma or equivalent · Certification as an Ophthalmic Medical Technician (COMT) or related certification (e.g., CPO or COA) · Completion of an optometry technician training program or relevant on-the-job experience. · Familiarity with optometric equipment and testing procedures. · Strong communication and customer service skills. · Detail-oriented and able to multitask in a fast-paced healthcare environment. · Knowledge of medical terminology related to eye care and optometry. · Ability to handle patient data with confidentiality and in compliance with HIPAA regulations. · Experience with electronic health record (EHR) systems. · Bilingual (Spanish/English) is a plus, given the patient demographic in the Bronx. Neuro experience Salary: $23-$25 an hour ## Equal Opportunity Employer ***Essen Health care is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we seek candidates who desire to work in and serve an ethnically diverse population.*** ## Skills - Contact Lens Fitting Techniques - Medical History Taking - Topography - Patient Preparation - Bilingual - Health Code Compliance - Optical Components - Patient Care - Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (Hipaa) Compliance - Eye Care - Confidentiality - Eyewear - Billing - Field Testing - Multitasking - Tonometry - English - Retinal Imaging - Attention to Detail - Eye Examination - Diagnostic Tests - Spanish - Medical Terminology - Communication - Electronic Health Records (Ehr) - Detail Oriented - Customer Service ## Benefits - Health Insurance ## Related - [Healthcare & Medicine jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/healthcare-and-medicine?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Vision & Hearing Specialist jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/healthcare-and-medicine/vision-and-hearing-specialists?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Ophthalmic / Optometric Technician jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/healthcare-and-medicine/vision-and-hearing-specialists/ophthalmic-optometric-technician?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [New York](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/new-york?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 150102 jobs - [Medical Practices](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/healthcare/medical-practices?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 39822 jobs - [Bronx, NY](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/new-york/bronx?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 2851 jobs ## Related pages - [New York](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/new-york?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 150102 jobs - [Medical Practices](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/healthcare/medical-practices?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 39822 jobs - [Bronx, NY](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/new-york/bronx?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 2851 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)