Optometric Technician - Medical Assistant - Part Time

National Vision•Watchung, NJ

9d•$16 - $18

About The Position

The Optometric Technician supports efficient patient flow and assists the optometrist by conducting pre-screenings and vision tests before the Doctor’s examination. The role helps provide quality patient care and does not require prior optical experience or certification; training is provided. The position is part time, and the company’s stores are closed on Sundays. The technician maintains a professional doctor’s office and pretest room, explains preliminary examinations, completes paperwork, performs patient testing, and helps promote visual field testing and retinal screenings to eligible patients. They carefully review prescriptions and patient information, identify special needs, and consult with the optician, Doctor, or Retail Management when necessary. They also help ensure that Doctor’s and pre-test equipment is properly maintained.

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