Bilingual Optometric Technician & Medical Assistant

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Retirement Savings

Flex Spending Account

Paid Time Off & Company Holidays

Employee Eyewear Discount

Overtime pay

Job summary

America's Best, part of National Vision, is seeking an Optometric Technician - Medical Assistant - Bilingual to join our team in Fort Collins. This full-time role involves pre-screenings, patient testing, and assisting the optometrist, with Sundays off and Saturdays required.

No prior optical certification is needed as training is provided. The position emphasizes high-quality patient care, clear patient communication in both Spanish and English, and smooth operation of the pre-test area in a

Qualifications

• Fluent in reading and speaking both English and Spanish.
• Retail/optical experience preferred, but not required.
• Ability to learn optical knowledge.
• Able to give instruction in a clear and concise manner to customers.
• 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 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

English fluency

Spanish fluency

Job description

America's Best, part of National Vision, is seeking an Optometric Technician - Medical Assistant - Bilingual to join our team in Fort Collins. This full-time role involves pre-screenings, patient testing, and assisting the optometrist, with Sundays off and Saturdays required.

No prior optical certification is needed as training is provided. The position emphasizes high-quality patient care, clear patient communication in both Spanish and English, and smooth operation of the pre-test area in a