Optometric Technician - Medical Assistant - Part Time - Bilingual Spanish

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. This Optometric Technician role blends healthcare with style, ensuring customers not only see clearly but also look amazing. Every Sunday, stores are closed.

Responsibilities

• Ensures high quality patient care.
• Maintains a professional atmosphere and appearance of the doctor’s office and pretest room.
• Understands ocular terminology, diseases, and ocular abbreviations.
• Explains to the patient the types of preliminary examinations.
• Completes necessary paperwork and performs testing on patients prior to doctor examination.
• Promotes visual field testing and retinal screenings to eligible patients.
• Performs exam pre-screening.
• Reviews prescriptions and/or patient information carefully and identifies special needs; consults with the optician, Doctor, or Retail Management when necessary.
• Fills out referral forms and follow-up paperwork as required.
• Maintains accurate and organized patient records.
• Ensures equipment, both Doctor’s and pre-test, is properly maintained.
• Orders and maintains supplies and pharmaceuticals as directed.
• Follows all store and corporate policies and procedures.
• Participates in regularly scheduled mandatory communications meetings to stay informed of changes in corporate policies and initiatives.

Requirements

• Fluent in reading and speaking both English and Spanish.
• 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 and access to educational courses.
• Emphasis on internal promotions and career advancement.