Optometric Technician - Medical Assistant - Part Time

About the role

The optometric technician plays a crucial role in ensuring high quality patient care by conducting pre-screenings and tests prior to the Doctor’s examination. This position requires strong customer service skills, ability to learn optical knowledge, and effective interpersonal and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a professional atmosphere and appearance of doctor’s office and pretest room.
• Understand ocular terminology and diseases and know the ocular abbreviations.
• Explain to the patient 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.
• Ensure equipment, both Doctor’s and pre-test, is properly maintained.

Qualifications

• Previous retail/optical experience preferred, but not required.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Able 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.
• Professional attitude and appearance.

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.

Pay

Competitive pay and bonus opportunities are offered at National Vision.

Schedule

Hours may vary based on store needs, but typically range from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

Additional Information

At National Vision, we believe everyone deserves to see their best to live their best. We help people by making quality eye care and eyewear more affordable and accessible. We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support you and your family now and in the future.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.