Optometric Technician - Medical Assistant - Part Time - Bilingual Spanish

About the role

America's Best is part of National Vision, one of the largest optical retailers in the United States. The America’s Best brand continues to grow with over 1,000 stores and counting. Each location combines both parts of the optical equation – eyewear and eye care – into one excellent experience at a single low price. 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. The optometric technician is key for keeping patient flow efficient, assisting the optometrist by conducting pre-screenings and testing prior to the Doctor’s examination.

Responsibilities

• 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 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

• 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
• Professional attitude and appearance

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Bonus opportunities
• Benefits package to support you and your family now and in the future
• 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