Optometric Technician - Medical Assistant - Part Time - Bilingual Spanish

About the role

The optometric technician plays a crucial role in ensuring high quality patient care. They assist the optometrist by conducting pre-screenings and tests prior to the Doctor’s examination, helping to provide the best care possible.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a professional atmosphere and appearance of the doctor’s office and pretest room.
• Understand ocular terminology and diseases and know ocular abbreviations.
• Explain types of preliminary examinations to patients.
• Complete necessary paperwork and perform testing on patients prior to the doctor’s 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

• Fluent in reading and speaking both English and Spanish.
• 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.
• Focus on professional growth and career fulfillment.
• Training programs available.
• Access to educational courses.
• Emphasis on internal promotions and career advancement.

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 competitive pay, bonus opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package to support you and your family now and in the future.