Bilingual Optometric Tech & Medical Assistant — Part-Time

National Vision; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k retirement plan

Paid sick time

Parental leave

Employee eyewear discount

College scholarship program

Job summary

Eyeglass World is seeking a Part-Time Optometric Technician / Medical Assistant to support doctors in providing quality eye care. The role requires bilingual English/Spanish communication and prior retail/optical exposure is a plus.

You’ll assist with pretests, patient flow, and daily clerical tasks in a fast-paced eyewear store environment. Join a nationwide brand known for fashion eyewear, affordable care, and same-day service.

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

Customer service

Multitasking

Time management

Detail oriented

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Learning optical knowledge

Retail/optical experience

Job description

Eyeglass World is seeking a Part-Time Optometric Technician / Medical Assistant to support doctors in providing quality eye care. The role requires bilingual English/Spanish communication and prior retail/optical exposure is a plus.

You’ll assist with pretests, patient flow, and daily clerical tasks in a fast-paced eyewear store environment. Join a nationwide brand known for fashion eyewear, affordable care, and same-day service.