Bilingual Optometric Technician & Medical Assistant

National Vision; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Retirement Savings

Flex Spending Account

Paid Time Off & Company Holidays

Employee Eyewear Discount

Overtime pay when applicable

Education and career growth programs

Job summary

National Vision's America’s Best division is seeking an Optometric Technician - Medical Assistant - Bilingual for full-time employment in Tampa, FL. This role supports the optometrist with pre-screenings and testing to maintain efficient patient flow and accurate examinations.

Fluency in English and Spanish is required. Previous retail/optical experience is preferred but not mandatory; training will be provided.

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.
• 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

Bilingual English/Spanish

Job description

National Vision's America’s Best division is seeking an Optometric Technician - Medical Assistant - Bilingual for full-time employment in Tampa, FL. This role supports the optometrist with pre-screenings and testing to maintain efficient patient flow and accurate examinations.

Fluency in English and Spanish is required. Previous retail/optical experience is preferred but not mandatory; training will be provided.