Bilingual Optometric Technician & Medical Assistant

America; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Stock purchase plan

Parental leave

Employee eyewear discount

College scholarship program

Job summary

America's Best, part of National Vision, is hiring an Optometric Technician - Medical Assistant - Bilingual in Alpharetta, GA. The role supports the optometrist with pre-screenings and testing, ensuring smooth patient flow and maintaining a professional office environment.

Training provided; no prior optical certification required. The position emphasizes high-quality patient care, strong communication, and ability to learn optical terminology.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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 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 identifyspecial needs. Consult with the optician, Doctor or Retail Management when necessary.
• Ensure equipment, both Doctor's and pre-test, is properly maintained.

Skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Detail oriented

Organizational skills

Professional appearance

Job description

America's Best, part of National Vision, is hiring an Optometric Technician - Medical Assistant - Bilingual in Alpharetta, GA. The role supports the optometrist with pre-screenings and testing, ensuring smooth patient flow and maintaining a professional office environment.

Training provided; no prior optical certification required. The position emphasizes high-quality patient care, strong communication, and ability to learn optical terminology.