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Optometric Technician green card sponsorship follows the EB-2 or EB-3 employment-based path, requiring your employer to complete PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor before filing an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS. Per-country backlogs vary, so your nationality and priority date both shape your timeline toward permanent residence.
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Company: Clarkson Eyecare
Location: Columbia, MO
No medical / eyecare experience is required, as we are willing to train!
Perks
- Full Benefits Package - Medical, Vision, Dental and Life Insurance
- 401k + Employer Matching
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
- Paid Maternity Leave
- Competitive Base Pay
- Employee Discounts
Hours:
- Full Time
- Our offices are open Monday-Friday 8am-7pm, Saturday 8am-1pm
- You may need to work a little earlier and/or later as needed
- You will not work all of these hours, but you must have open availability to work any shift within these hours
Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
- Basic computer skills
- Strong customer service skills
- Excitement to learn and grow
- Favorable result on Background Check
Essential Functions:
- Facilitate patient flow
- Assist the doctor in preliminary testing
- Verify medical and vision insurances
- Effectively communicate with patients, doctors, and managers
- Answer inquiries through phone, email, and in-person requests
SUMMARY
An Optometric Technician is a valuable asset to an optometrist as they assist in providing a world class Total Patient Experience. This team member is able to handle a wide range of duties while using optical equipment to perform the initial testing needed to prepare a patient for an exam with an Optometrist.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Embrace and execute our Total Patient Experience to build relationships with all patients while delivering great medical support
- Comply with all company policies and procedures including HIPAA
- Practice urgency at all times placing value on a patient's time, as well as the doctor's time and schedule
- Operate manual lensometer, auto-lensometer, autorefractor/keratometer, retinal camera, visual field, GDX or OCT
- Follow scripting for testing equipment (photos, visual fields, visual activity, etc.)
- Clean all examination equipment including tonometer tip
- Ability to interact with all levels of employees in a courteous, professional manner at all times
- General office duties and cleaning to be assigned by manager
- Consistently creating a positive work environment by being team-oriented and patient-focused
- Commitment to work hours that meet the needs of the business which may include weekends, schedule changes or an extended schedule
QUALIFICATIONS
- Previous medical office experience preferred; previous ophthalmic experience strongly preferred.
- Minimum of 1 year in a position interacting with customers/patients or the equivalent combination of education and experience
- Favorable result on background check as required by state
- Must be able to provide proof of identity and right to work in the United States
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
- High school diploma or GED required
LICENSES AND CREDENTIALS
- None
SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGY
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
LOCATION
- Work is primarily performed in a standard office or clinical setting. However, travel to other locations may be required to carry out essential job duties and responsibilities
Physical Requirements
- This role requires a variety of physical activities to effectively perform essential job functions. The position involves frequent walking (75%), sitting (50%), and standing (50%), with regular bending, stooping, and reaching (25–50%). Employees must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull items up to 25 lbs. Strong fine motor skills and full use of hands are essential, as the role demands constant grasping, writing/typing, and use of technology. Visual and auditory acuity—including color, depth, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus—is required 100% of the time. Occasional driving or climbing may also be necessary.
If you need assistance with this application, please contact (636) 227-2600. Please do not contact the office directly – only resumes submitted through this website will be considered.
EyeCare Partners is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Job Title: Optometric Technician
Company: Clarkson Eyecare
Location: Columbia, MO
No medical / eyecare experience is required, as we are willing to train!
Perks
- Full Benefits Package - Medical, Vision, Dental and Life Insurance
- 401k + Employer Matching
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
- Paid Maternity Leave
- Competitive Base Pay
- Employee Discounts
Hours:
- Full Time
- Our offices are open Monday-Friday 8am-7pm, Saturday 8am-1pm
- You may need to work a little earlier and/or later as needed
- You will not work all of these hours, but you must have open availability to work any shift within these hours
Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
- Basic computer skills
- Strong customer service skills
- Excitement to learn and grow
- Favorable result on Background Check
Essential Functions:
- Facilitate patient flow
- Assist the doctor in preliminary testing
- Verify medical and vision insurances
- Effectively communicate with patients, doctors, and managers
- Answer inquiries through phone, email, and in-person requests
SUMMARY
An Optometric Technician is a valuable asset to an optometrist as they assist in providing a world class Total Patient Experience. This team member is able to handle a wide range of duties while using optical equipment to perform the initial testing needed to prepare a patient for an exam with an Optometrist.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Embrace and execute our Total Patient Experience to build relationships with all patients while delivering great medical support
- Comply with all company policies and procedures including HIPAA
- Practice urgency at all times placing value on a patient's time, as well as the doctor's time and schedule
- Operate manual lensometer, auto-lensometer, autorefractor/keratometer, retinal camera, visual field, GDX or OCT
- Follow scripting for testing equipment (photos, visual fields, visual activity, etc.)
- Clean all examination equipment including tonometer tip
- Ability to interact with all levels of employees in a courteous, professional manner at all times
- General office duties and cleaning to be assigned by manager
- Consistently creating a positive work environment by being team-oriented and patient-focused
- Commitment to work hours that meet the needs of the business which may include weekends, schedule changes or an extended schedule
QUALIFICATIONS
- Previous medical office experience preferred; previous ophthalmic experience strongly preferred.
- Minimum of 1 year in a position interacting with customers/patients or the equivalent combination of education and experience
- Favorable result on background check as required by state
- Must be able to provide proof of identity and right to work in the United States
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
- High school diploma or GED required
LICENSES AND CREDENTIALS
- None
SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGY
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
LOCATION
- Work is primarily performed in a standard office or clinical setting. However, travel to other locations may be required to carry out essential job duties and responsibilities
Physical Requirements
- This role requires a variety of physical activities to effectively perform essential job functions. The position involves frequent walking (75%), sitting (50%), and standing (50%), with regular bending, stooping, and reaching (25–50%). Employees must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull items up to 25 lbs. Strong fine motor skills and full use of hands are essential, as the role demands constant grasping, writing/typing, and use of technology. Visual and auditory acuity—including color, depth, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus—is required 100% of the time. Occasional driving or climbing may also be necessary.
If you need assistance with this application, please contact (636) 227-2600. Please do not contact the office directly – only resumes submitted through this website will be considered.
EyeCare Partners is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as an Optometric Technician
Verify your credential qualifications upfront
EB-3 skilled worker requires at least two years of documented optometric technician experience; EB-2 requires a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive experience. Pull together employment letters and certification records before approaching employers so your eligibility tier is clear from day one.
Target ophthalmology practices with PERM history
Optometric and ophthalmology group practices, hospital-affiliated eye centers, and multi-location optical chains file PERM more routinely than solo practices. Use Migrate Mate to search employers with verified green card sponsorship history filtered by role and location before submitting applications.
Understand the prevailing wage before salary talks
Your employer must pay at least the DOL-determined prevailing wage for your occupation and location before PERM certifies. Check the OFLC Wage Search for the Level I through IV wage ranges for your zip code so you can confirm any offer clears that threshold.
Ask employers about their PERM recruitment timeline
PERM requires a mandatory 30-day job-order posting period plus additional recruitment steps before DOL processes the application. Ask during interviews whether the employer has existing PERM infrastructure or uses an immigration attorney, since inexperienced sponsors often underestimate this stage.
File I-485 concurrently if your priority date is current
If your country's EB-2 or EB-3 priority date is current when USCIS approves your I-140, you can file for adjustment of status immediately rather than waiting years in the queue. Confirm current priority dates on USCIS's monthly Visa Bulletin before your I-140 is filed.
Preserve your priority date if you change employers
Once your original employer's I-140 is approved, your priority date belongs to you and can carry over to a new employer's I-140. If your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 portability also lets you move to a substantially similar optometric technician role without restarting the process.
Green Card Optometric Technician: Frequently Asked Questions
Can an Optometric Technician role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Yes. EB-3 skilled worker is the more common path for Optometric Technicians, requiring at least two years of experience or on-the-job training. EB-2 applies if the specific position requires an advanced degree or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive experience in a directly related field. Your employer defines the minimum requirements in the PERM labor certification, so the job description they submit to DOL determines which category you use.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
Green card sponsorship permanently transfers residence rights to you, while H-1B visa authorization is tied to a specific employer and expires. The EB-2/EB-3 path requires PERM labor certification, a DOL-approved prevailing wage determination, and a full recruitment test before USCIS adjudicates an I-140 petition. There is no lottery for employment-based green cards, but per-country annual limits create priority date backlogs that can extend timelines significantly depending on your nationality.
How do I find Optometric Technician employers who sponsor green cards?
Migrate Mate lists U.S. employers with verified green card sponsorship history, searchable by occupation and location. Focus on ophthalmology group practices, hospital eye departments, and multi-site optical chains, since they tend to have established immigration counsel and repeat PERM filing experience. Solo or independent practitioners rarely have the infrastructure to navigate PERM without substantial additional cost or delay.
What does the PERM labor certification process involve for an Optometric Technician position?
PERM requires your employer to obtain a prevailing wage determination from DOL, conduct a formal recruitment campaign over a minimum 30-day window, document that no qualified U.S. workers applied, and then file ETA Form 9089 with DOL for certification. Only after DOL certifies the application can your employer file the I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS. The entire PERM stage typically takes several months before the I-140 is even submitted.
What happens to my green card case if I change employers mid-process?
If your original employer's I-140 was approved, your priority date transfers to a new employer's I-140, so you don't lose your place in the queue. If your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for 180 days or more, AC21 portability lets you move to a same or similar optometric technician role without restarting PERM. Changing employers before either of those milestones generally requires the new employer to file a new PERM from scratch.