Optometric Technician - Medical Assistant - Bilingual

Optometric Technician - Medical Assistant - Bilingual

Apply for the Optometric Technician - Medical Assistant - Bilingual role at America's Best Contacts & Eyeglasses.

Base pay: $16.75/hr - $20.72/hr

America's Best is part of National Vision, one of the largest optical retailers in the United States. The America’s Best brand has grown to 1000 stores and continues to combine eyewear and eye care into one excellent experience at a single low price. We believe everyone deserves to see their best and help people by making quality eye‑care and eyewear more affordable and accessible.

The optometric technician is key for keeping patient flow efficient by conducting pre‑screenings and testing prior to the doctor’s examination. This position does not require optical experience or certification; training is provided.

• Ensure high quality patient care.
• Maintain a professional atmosphere and appearance of doctor’s office and pre‑test room.
• Understand ocular terminology, diseases, and 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, identify special needs, and consult with the optician, doctor or retail management when necessary.
• Ensure equipment, both doctor’s and pre‑test, is properly maintained.

• 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.
• Can give clear and concise instruction to customers.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Detail‑oriented.
• Multitasking and time‑management skills.
• Professional attitude and appearance.

We provide competitive compensation and bonus potential for every position in the store. Benefits include health and dental insurance, 401(k) with company match, flex spending account, paid personal time off, paid company holidays, parental leave, employee eyewear discount, overtime pay when applicable, and many others.

We offer training programs, access to educational courses, and a strong culture of internal promotion.

We’re 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.

Vancouver, WA

Seniority Level: Entry level

Employment Type:

Full‑time

Job Function:
Health Care Provider

Industries:
Hospitals and Health Care

We are closed every Sunday.