Bilingual Optometric Technician & Medical Assistant (PT)

America; Brandon (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k retirement savings with company m

Stock purchase plan

Parental leave

Employee eyewear discount

College scholarship program

Job summary

America's Best in Brandon, FL is seeking an Optometric Technician - Medical Assistant for part-time work. You will support the optometrist with pre-screenings and testing, handle patient flow, and help maintain a professional office environment.

No optical experience required; training provided. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred. Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to multitask and explain procedures to patients.

Qualifications

• Fluent reading and speaking English and Spanish.
• Previous retail/optical experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to learn optical knowledge.
• Ability to give instructions 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

Multitasking

Time management

Communication skills

Job description

America's Best in Brandon, FL is seeking an Optometric Technician - Medical Assistant for part-time work. You will support the optometrist with pre-screenings and testing, handle patient flow, and help maintain a professional office environment.

No optical experience required; training provided. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred. Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to multitask and explain procedures to patients.