Bilingual Optometric Tech & Medical Assistant (Part-Time)

National Vision; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 16,531 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k retirement savings with company

Parental leave

Employee eyewear discount

College scholarship program

Job summary

National Vision is hiring an Optometric Technician – Medical Assistant (Part Time) in Katy, TX. The role supports the optometrist with pre-screenings and testing, with training provided. The position emphasizes bilingual English/Spanish communication and high-quality patient care.

No prior optical certification is required; you’ll join a team dedicated to making eye care and eyewear affordable. Sundays off and competitive benefits are highlighted in the program.

Qualifications

• Fluent in reading and speaking English and Spanish.
• Previous retail/optical experience preferred, but not required.
• Ability to learn optical knowledge.
• Able to give instruction clearly to customers.
• Professional attitude and appearance.

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 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.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish

Excellent organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Multitasking

Customer service

Job description

National Vision is hiring an Optometric Technician – Medical Assistant (Part Time) in Katy, TX. The role supports the optometrist with pre-screenings and testing, with training provided. The position emphasizes bilingual English/Spanish communication and high-quality patient care.

No prior optical certification is required; you’ll join a team dedicated to making eye care and eyewear affordable. Sundays off and competitive benefits are highlighted in the program.