Optometric Technician - Medical Assistant - Part Time

About the role

Join Eyeglass World and be part of a team that's transforming how people see and look. With 100+ stores nationwide, we are known for fashion-forward eyewear, quality eye care, affordable prices, and same-day service. Working at Eyeglass World also means you are a part of a larger family of brands at National Vision. We believe everyone deserves to see their best to live their best, making quality eye care and eyewear more affordable and accessible for all. If you are passionate about fashion, love helping people, and want to support doctors in providing quality eye care, our Optometric Technician role is the perfect fit. You will be part of a team that blends healthcare with style, ensuring customers not only see clearly but also look amazing.

What you would do

• Ensure high quality patient care
• Maintain a professional atmosphere and appearance of doctor's office and pretest room
• Understand ocular terminology and diseases and know ocular abbreviations
• Explain to patients the types of preliminary examinations
• Complete necessary paperwork and perform testing on patients prior to doctor examination
• Promote visual field testing and retinal screenings to eligible patients
• Perform exam pre-screening
• Review prescriptions and/or patient information carefully and identify special needs
• Consult with the optician, Doctor or Retail Management when necessary
• Fill out referral forms and follow-up paperwork as required
• Maintain accurate and organized patient records
• Ensure equipment, both Doctor's and pre-test, is properly maintained
• Order and maintain supplies and pharmaceuticals as directed
• Follow all store and corporate policies and procedures
• Participate in regularly scheduled mandatory communications meetings to stay informed of changes in corporate policies and initiatives

Qualifications

• Previous retail/optical experience preferred, but not required
• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to learn optical knowledge
• Able to give instruction in a clear and concise manner to customers
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Detail-oriented
• Multitasking and time-management skills

Benefits

• 401k retirement savings with company match and stock purchase plan
• Paid sick time
• Parental leave
• Employee eyewear discount
• College scholarship program
• Training programs available
• Access to educational courses
• Emphasis on internal promotions and career advancement