Eye Care Pretest Tech - Growth & Training

America's Best; Mechanicsville (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k retirement savings with company

Stock purchase plan

Paid sick time

Parental leave

Employee eyewear discount

College scholarship program

Job summary

America's Best in Mechanicsville is hiring an optometric technician to support pre-screenings and testing before the Doctor's examination. This role helps keep patient flow efficient and delivers high-quality eye care in a fast-paced retail setting.

No optical experience required; full training is provided. You will work closely with the optometrist, conduct preliminary tests, promote screenings, and maintain equipment and patient records with attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Previous retail/optical experience preferred, but not required.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to learn optical knowledge.
• Able to give instruction in a clear and concise manner to customers.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high quality patient care.
• Maintain a professional atmosphere and appearance of doctor’s office and pretest room.
• 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.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Job description

America's Best in Mechanicsville is hiring an optometric technician to support pre-screenings and testing before the Doctor's examination. This role helps keep patient flow efficient and delivers high-quality eye care in a fast-paced retail setting.

No optical experience required; full training is provided. You will work closely with the optometrist, conduct preliminary tests, promote screenings, and maintain equipment and patient records with attention to detail.