H-1B Visa Optometric Technician Jobs
Optometric Technician jobs with H-1B visa sponsorship are available at ophthalmology practices, vision care chains, and hospital-based eye clinics that structure the role around degree-level clinical duties. Because technician positions sit at the specialty occupation borderline, employer framing matters. Sponsors file a Labor Condition Application with DOL and an I-129 petition with USCIS, covering an initial three-year status period.
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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 H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an Optometric Technician
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation requirements
An optometric technician role qualifies as a specialty occupation only when the employer requires a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as health sciences or opticianry. Pull the O*NET profile for your SOC code before applying to confirm how the position is typically framed educationally.
Look up prevailing wages before salary negotiations
Your employer must certify your offered wage meets or exceeds the DOL prevailing wage for your worksite location. Run the OFLC Wage Search for the relevant SOC code and your metro area so you enter salary discussions knowing the floor USCIS will scrutinize.
Target multi-location eye care groups over solo practices
Corporate vision care groups and hospital-affiliated eye departments file H-1B petitions routinely and have dedicated HR processes for immigration paperwork. Solo optometry offices rarely have the administrative infrastructure to manage LCA certification and I-129 filing accurately.
Find sponsors through Migrate Mate's verified LCA data
Search Migrate Mate to identify employers who have already filed certified LCAs for optometric or ophthalmic technician roles. Prior LCA filings signal an employer understands specialty occupation framing and won't need to be educated on the H-1B process from scratch.
Confirm each worksite gets its own certified LCA
If you rotate between clinic locations, your employer must file a separate certified LCA for each worksite address before you work there. Flag this requirement during the offer stage so HR doesn't assume one filing covers multiple facilities, which is a common compliance gap in multi-site practices.
Request premium processing if your start date is firm
USCIS offers premium processing for I-129 petitions, returning a decision within a defined business-day window rather than the standard timeline. If your employer has a credentialing or clinic-opening deadline, premium processing eliminates the uncertainty of waiting on standard adjudication.
H-1B Visa Optometric Technician: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an optometric technician role automatically qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
No, not automatically. The role qualifies only when the employer genuinely requires a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as health sciences, vision science, or a related clinical discipline. Employers who list a degree as preferred rather than required create a weaker specialty occupation argument. Sponsors who successfully file for this title typically document the clinical complexity of the duties and the degree requirement in both the job description and the LCA.
What documents should I gather before an employer files my H-1B petition?
You'll need official transcripts and a credential evaluation if your degree is from outside the U.S., your current immigration documents including your I-94 and any prior visa stamps, a detailed job description the employer has reviewed against specialty occupation standards, and a copy of the certified LCA once DOL processes it. Having these ready before the I-129 is drafted reduces back-and-forth and shortens the overall filing timeline.
How do I find optometric technician employers who sponsor H-1B visas?
Search Migrate Mate to browse employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history for optometric and ophthalmic technician roles. This tells you which organizations have already navigated the specialty occupation question for this job title, so you're not starting a conversation with an employer who has never considered sponsoring the position before.
How long does H-1B status last for an optometric technician job?
USCIS grants H-1B status for an initial period of up to three years, which your employer can extend for another three years to reach the six-year maximum. Beyond six years, continued H-1B status typically requires an approved immigrant petition or other qualifying step under immigration law. Each extension requires a new I-129 filing and a valid LCA for the worksite.
Can my employer use a single LCA if I work at more than one clinic location?
No. DOL requires a separate certified LCA for each worksite where you'll perform work for more than a minimal period. Multi-site practices, hospital systems with satellite clinics, and vision care chains often overlook this requirement. If your role involves rotating between locations, your employer must have a certified LCA posted and on file for each address before you work there.