Optometric Technician - Medical Assistant - Part Time - Bilingual Spanish
About The Position
America's Best, part of National Vision, is one of the largest optical retailers in the United States with over 1,000 stores. Each location offers both eyewear and eye care. National Vision aims to make quality eye care and eyewear more affordable and accessible. The optometric technician plays a crucial role in maintaining efficient patient flow by conducting pre-screenings and tests before the Doctor's examination. The valuable vision tests performed by the technician assist the optometrist in providing optimal care. This position does not require prior optical experience or certification, as training is provided. The company also highlights that Sundays are always off.
Requirements
- 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
- Fluent in reading & speaking both English & Spanish
Nice To Haves
- Previous retail/optical experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Ensure high quality patient care
- Maintain a professional atmosphere and appearance of 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
- Competitive pay
- Bonus opportunities
- 401k retirement savings with company match
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
