Bilingual Spanish Optometric Tech & Medical Assistant (PT)

National Vision; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; 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, part of National Vision, is hiring an Optometric Technician - Medical Assistant - Part Time in the Tampa area. You will support patient flow by conducting pre-screenings and assisting the Doctor; training is provided and optical experience is not required. Bilingual English/Spanish is required.

Sundays off as the stores are closed. The role offers competitive pay, bonus opportunities, and a benefits package including 401k, parental leave, eyewear discounts, and a college

Qualifications

• Fluency in reading and speaking English and Spanish.
• Retail/optical experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to learn optical concepts and explain tests to patients.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

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

Job description

America's Best, part of National Vision, is hiring an Optometric Technician - Medical Assistant - Part Time in the Tampa area. You will support patient flow by conducting pre-screenings and assisting the Doctor; training is provided and optical experience is not required. Bilingual English/Spanish is required.

Sundays off as the stores are closed. The role offers competitive pay, bonus opportunities, and a benefits package including 401k, parental leave, eyewear discounts, and a college