Bilingual Optometric Technician/Medical Assistant (Part-Time)

America; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k retirement savings with company 


Parental leave

Employee eyewear discount

College scholarship program

Job summary

America’s Best in Katy, TX is hiring a Part-Time Optometric Technician / Medical Assistant who is bilingual in English and Spanish. You’ll support the optometrist with pre-screenings, explain preliminary exams, and assist with patient flow and testing before examinations, with training provided.

No optical experience is required; we train new staff. The role offers Sundays off, competitive pay, and benefits within the National Vision family as you grow your career in eye care.

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 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

Customer service

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Job description

America’s Best in Katy, TX is hiring a Part-Time Optometric Technician / Medical Assistant who is bilingual in English and Spanish. You’ll support the optometrist with pre-screenings, explain preliminary exams, and assist with patient flow and testing before examinations, with training provided.

No optical experience is required; we train new staff. The role offers Sundays off, competitive pay, and benefits within the National Vision family as you grow your career in eye care.