Optometric Tech - Medical Assistant

National Vision • McKinney, TX

410d

About The Position

The Optometric Technician at America's Best plays a crucial role in ensuring efficient patient flow and assisting the optometrist with pre-screenings and testing prior to examinations. This position is essential for providing high-quality patient care and does not require prior optical experience, as training will be provided.

Requirements

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

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

• Health and dental insurance
• 401k retirement savings with company match
• Flex spending account
• Paid personal time off
• Paid company holidays
• Parental leave
• Employee eyewear discount
• Bonus potential for every position in the store
• Opportunities for professional growth and long-term career fulfillment
• Access to educational courses
• Training programs

What This Job Offers

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