Optometric Technician - Medical Assistant - Part Time - Bilingual Spanish

Optometric Technician - Medical Assistant - Part Time - Bilingual Spanish

Join to apply for the Optometric Technician - Medical Assistant - Part Time - Bilingual Spanish role at America's Best Contacts & Eyeglasses

Pay Range: $16.75/hr - $20.72/hr

Location:

Chicago, IL

• 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.
• Sundays are off as the store is closed; must be available to work Saturdays.

• Previous retail/optical experience preferred, but not required.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to learn optical knowledge.
• Ability 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.

• 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.

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.