Bilingual Optometric Technician — Eye Care Assistant

National Vision; Kearny (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Retirement Savings

Flex Spending Account

Generous Paid Time Off & Company HOLID

Employee Eyewear Discount

Overtime pay when applicable

Job summary

America’s Best, part of National Vision, is seeking an Optometric Technician - Medical Assistant - Bilingual in a full-time role in New Jersey. The position offers an hourly wage of $15.92–$18.33, with training provided and no prior optical experience required.

You will assist the optometrist with pre-screenings, explain preliminary examinations, and help maintain a smooth patient flow while offering exceptional customer service. Sundays off as noted in the posting.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Ensure high quality patient care.
• Maintain a professional atmosphere and appearance of the doctor’s office and pretest room.
• Understand ocular terminology and diseases and know the 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 English/Spanish

Job description

America’s Best, part of National Vision, is seeking an Optometric Technician - Medical Assistant - Bilingual in a full-time role in New Jersey. The position offers an hourly wage of $15.92–$18.33, with training provided and no prior optical experience required.

You will assist the optometrist with pre-screenings, explain preliminary examinations, and help maintain a smooth patient flow while offering exceptional customer service. Sundays off as noted in the posting.