Optometric Tech - Medical Assistant - Bilingual Spanish

National Vision • Smyrna, GA

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About The Position

The Optometric Technician at America's Best plays a crucial role in ensuring efficient patient flow and assisting the optometrist by conducting pre-screenings and tests prior to examinations. This entry-level position is ideal for individuals looking to start a career in the optical field, with training provided. The role emphasizes high-quality patient care and maintaining a professional environment in the doctor's office.

Requirements

• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to learn optical knowledge.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Detail-oriented.
• Multitasking and time-management skills.
• Professional attitude and appearance.

Nice To Haves

• Previous retail/optical experience preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high quality patient care.
• 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 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.

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• 401(k) matching

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Health and Personal Care Retailers
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees