Bilingual Optometric Tech & Medical Assistant (Part-Time)

Eyeglassworld; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee eyewear discount

401k retirement savings

Job summary

Eyeglass World in Phoenix, AZ is seeking an Optometric Technician - Medical Assistant to join a fast-paced eyewear team. This part-time role supports doctors with pretests, patient care, and front-line service, blending healthcare with fashion and affordable eye care.

Fluency in English and Spanish is required, and prior retail/optical exposure is a plus. You will help with testing, referrals, and records while upholding a professional, patient‑focused environment and company policies.

Qualifications

• Fluent in reading and speaking both English and Spanish.
• Previous retail/optical experience preferred, but not required.
• Ability to learn optical knowledge.
• Able to give instruction in a clear and concise manner to customers.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Detail-oriented.
• Multitasking and time-management skills.

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.
• 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.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Job description

Eyeglass World in Phoenix, AZ is seeking an Optometric Technician - Medical Assistant to join a fast-paced eyewear team. This part-time role supports doctors with pretests, patient care, and front-line service, blending healthcare with fashion and affordable eye care.

Fluency in English and Spanish is required, and prior retail/optical exposure is a plus. You will help with testing, referrals, and records while upholding a professional, patient‑focused environment and company policies.