Optometric Technician - Medical Assistant - Part Time - Bilingual Spanish

Optometric Technician - Medical Assistant - Part Time - Bilingual Spanish

Join National Vision Inc. as an Optometric Technician / Medical Assistant. This part‑time role is bilingual in Spanish and focuses on delivering high‑quality patient care in a busy optical setting. Applications are limited to the first 25 candidates.

$16.00/hr – $20.00/hr

America's Best, part of National Vision, is one of the largest optical retailers in the United States. With over 1,000 stores, we combine eyewear and eye care into a seamless experience, offering affordable and accessible quality eye care to all.

The optometric technician is key to keeping patient flow efficient, assisting the optometrist with pre‑screenings and tests before the doctor’s examination. No optical experience or certification is required; training is provided.

• Ensure high quality patient care.
• Maintain a professional atmosphere and appearance of the doctor’s office and pre‑test 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.

• Previous retail/optical experience preferred, but not required.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to learn optical knowledge.
• Clear and concise communication to customers.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Detail oriented.
• Multitasking and time‑management skills.
• Professional attitude and appearance.

• 401(k) 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.

Must be available to work Saturdays. Sundays are off.

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.

Entry level

Part‑time

Health Care Provider

Retail