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 the ocular abbreviations.
• Explain to the patient the types of preliminary examinations.
• 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.
• Training programs available.
• Access to educational courses.
• Emphasis on internal promotions and career advancement.

Pay

Competitive pay with bonus opportunities.

Schedule

Every Sunday is closed, providing the opportunity to rest and recharge.

Additional Information

At National Vision, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 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.