Optometric Technician - Medical Assistant

Optometric Technician - Medical Assistant

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The America's Best brand continues to grow, with 1,000 stores and counting. Each location combines 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 plays a key role in keeping patient flow efficient, assisting the optometrist by conducting pre‑screenings and testing prior to the doctor’s examination. This position does not require optical experience or certification—training provided.

We’re closed every Sunday—no work required on that day.

• 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 preliminary examinations to patients.
• 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 or patient information 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.
• Capable of giving 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.

We provide competitive compensation, including bonus potential for every position in the store, and a comprehensive benefits package: health and dental insurance, 401(k) retirement savings with company match, flex spending account, paid personal time off, paid company holidays, parental leave, employee eyewear discount, overtime pay when applicable, and more.

Entry level

Full-time

Health Care Provider

Industries:
Hospitals and Health Care

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.