Optometric Technician - Medical Assistant - Part Time - Bilingual Spanish

National Vision•Tampa, FL

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About The Position

America’s Best, part of National Vision, is hiring a part-time Optometric Technician to support patient care and efficient patient flow. The technician assists the optometrist by conducting pre-screenings and vision tests before the doctor’s examination. No optical experience or certification is required; training is provided. The position is bilingual in Spanish and offers Sundays off because the company is closed every Sunday. The role involves maintaining a professional doctor’s office and pretest room, explaining preliminary examinations to patients, completing paperwork, performing pre-exam testing, and promoting eligible visual field tests and retinal screenings. The technician reviews prescriptions and patient information, identifies special needs, consults with the optician, doctor, or retail management when needed, and helps maintain doctor and pretest equipment. National Vision offers competitive pay, bonus opportunities, and benefits, along with training and educational resources and opportunities for internal promotion and career advancement.

Requirements

Fluent in reading and speaking both English and Spanish.
Strong customer service skills.
Ability to learn optical knowledge.
Ability to give customers clear and concise instructions.
Effective interpersonal skills.
Excellent organizational skills.
Detail-oriented.
Multitasking and time-management skills.
Professional attitude and appearance.

Nice To Haves

Previous retail or optical experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Ensure high-quality patient care.
Maintain a professional atmosphere and appearance in the doctor’s office and pretest room.
Understand ocular terminology, diseases, and abbreviations.
Explain preliminary examinations to patients.
Complete necessary paperwork and perform testing before the doctor’s examination.
Promote visual field testing and retinal screenings to eligible patients.
Perform exam pre-screening.
Review prescriptions and patient information carefully and identify special needs.
Consult with the optician, doctor, or retail management when necessary.
Ensure doctor and pretest equipment is properly maintained.