Pre-Optometry Intern – Part-Time

Overview

Join 20/20 EyeCare as a Part-Time Pre-Optometry Intern and gain practical experience in a private optometric practice. This paid learning opportunity is designed for students considering a career in optometry who want to develop a better understanding of patient care, optical services, and the business of running an eye care practice.

A major focus of this internship will be hands-on optical and laboratory experience, including frame selection, lens measurements, lens edging, mounting, adjustments, and troubleshooting. The intern will also gain exposure to patient care and the clinical workflow of an optometric practice.

Responsibilities

• Learn the day-to-day workflow of a private optometric practice
• Assist with appropriate patient care and interact professionally with patients
• Learn about comprehensive eye examinations, pre-testing, and diagnostic equipment
• Learn how to select frames and lenses based on prescription, patient needs, lifestyle, and frame characteristics
• Learn optical measurements including PD, monocular measurements, and segment height
• Gain hands-on experience with the optical lab and lens-edging process
• Learn how to trace, block, edge, bevel, and mount lenses into frames under supervision
• Learn how different frame types and lens materials affect the edging and mounting process
• Learn basic frame adjustments, repairs, and finishing techniques
• Learn to identify and troubleshoot common optical problems, including measurement errors, lens sizing, bevel placement, lens rotation, and frame fit
• Inspect completed eyewear for accuracy, quality, proper fit, and alignment
• Learn how to verify finished eyewear before dispensing to the patient
• Gain experience with eyewear dispensing and patient education
• Learn about contact lenses and other optical services
• Gain exposure to scheduling, insurance, billing, inventory, and other aspects of private-practice management
• Maintain patient confidentiality and follow appropriate healthcare and safety standards

Experience

• Current college student interested in pursuing optometry or a related healthcare field
• Previous optical or healthcare experience is helpful but not required
• Strong interest in learning about optometry, optics, eyewear, and optical laboratory work
• Detail-oriented and comfortable learning hands-on technical skills
• Professional, dependable, personable, and eager to learn
• Strong communication skills and ability to work comfortably with patients
• Able to follow instructions carefully when working with optical equipment

This paid internship provides a well-rounded introduction to optometry with an emphasis on optical laboratory skills, frame and lens selection, lens edging, troubleshooting, and patient care. It is an excellent opportunity for a pre-optometry student who wants to gain practical experience and better understand the profession before applying to optometry school.

Pay: $100.00 per day

Work Location: In person