Optometric Technician - Medical Assistant - Part Time

National Vision•Maple Grove, MN

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About The Position

America’s Best, part of National Vision, is hiring an optometric technician to help keep patient flow efficient and assist the optometrist by conducting preliminary screenings and tests before the doctor’s examination. The role’s vision tests help the optometrist provide patient care. Optical experience or certification is not required; training is provided. The position is part-time, and stores are closed every Sunday. The technician ensures high-quality patient care, maintains a professional doctor’s office and pretest room, explains preliminary examinations, completes paperwork, and performs patient testing. The role also involves promoting eligible patients’ visual field testing and retinal screenings, reviewing prescriptions and patient information, consulting with the optician, doctor, or retail management when needed, and maintaining doctor and pretest equipment. National Vision offers competitive pay, bonus opportunities, and benefits, along with training and educational opportunities and a focus on internal promotions and career advancement.

Requirements

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 tests before the doctor’s examination.
Promote visual field testing and retinal screenings to eligible patients.
Perform exam pre-screening.
Carefully review prescriptions and patient information and identify special needs.
Consult with the optician, doctor, or retail management when necessary.
Ensure doctor and pretest equipment is properly maintained.