Optometric Technician - Medical Assistant

National Vision • Rockford, IL

14h • $16 - $18 • Onsite

About The Position

Join Eyeglass World and be part of a team that’s transforming how people see and look. With 100+ stores nationwide, we are known for fashion-forward eyewear, quality eye care, affordable prices, and same-day service. For more details about Eyeglass Word, visit EyeglassWorld.com. Working at Eyeglass World also means you are a part of a larger family of brands at National Vision. At National Vision, we believe everyone deserves to see their best to live their best. That’s why we make quality eye care and eyewear more affordable and accessible for all. If you are passionate about fashion, love helping people, and want to support doctors in providing quality eye care, our Optometric Technician role is the perfect fit. You will be part of a team that blends healthcare with style, ensuring customers not only see clearly but also look amazing. How would you like Sundays off? Yes, every Sunday we’re closed! What would you do? – The Specifics Ensures high quality patient care. Maintains a professional atmosphere and appearance of doctor’s office and pretest room. Understands ocular terminology and diseases and knows the ocular abbreviations. Explains to the patient the types of preliminary examinations. Completes necessary paperwork and performs testing on patients prior to doctor examination. Promotes visual field testing and retinal screenings to eligible patients. Performs exam pre-screening. Reviews prescriptions and/or patient information carefully and identifies special needs. Consults with the optician, Doctor or Retail Management when necessary. Fills out referral forms and follow-up paperwork as required. Maintains accurate and organized patient records. Ensures equipment, both Doctor’s and pre-test, is properly maintained. Orders and maintains supplies and pharmaceuticals as directed. Follows all store and corporate policies and procedures. Participates in regularly scheduled mandatory communications meetings in order to keep informed of changes in corporate policies and initiatives.

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.
• Detailed oriented.
• Multitasking and time-management skills.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Ensures high quality patient care.
• Maintains a professional atmosphere and appearance of doctor’s office and pretest room.
• Understands ocular terminology and diseases and knows the ocular abbreviations.
• Explains to the patient the types of preliminary examinations.
• Completes necessary paperwork and performs testing on patients prior to doctor examination.
• Promotes visual field testing and retinal screenings to eligible patients.
• Performs exam pre-screening.
• Reviews prescriptions and/or patient information carefully and identifies special needs. Consults with the optician, Doctor or Retail Management when necessary.
• Fills out referral forms and follow-up paperwork as required.
• Maintains accurate and organized patient records.
• Ensures equipment, both Doctor’s and pre-test, is properly maintained.
• Orders and maintains supplies and pharmaceuticals as directed.
• Follows all store and corporate policies and procedures.
• Participates in regularly scheduled mandatory communications meetings in order to keep informed of changes in corporate policies and initiatives.

Benefits

• Health & Dental Insurance
• 401k Retirement Savings
• Flex Spending Account
• Generous Paid Time Off & Company Holidays
• Parental Leave
• Employee Eyewear Discount
• Training Programs: Develop your skills and knowledge with our comprehensive training offerings.
• Educational Courses: Gain access to courses that support both your personal and professional development.
• Internal Promotions: We emphasize career advancement from within, so you’ll have opportunities to grow with us long-term.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees