Eye Care Pretest Technician

America's Best; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Paid sick time

Parental leave

Employee eyewear discount

College scholarship program

Job summary

America's Best, located in Peoria, IL, seeks an optometric technician to support the doctor’s examination and maintain efficient patient flow. Training is provided; no optical experience required.

The role emphasizes high quality patient care in a professional setting. The technician conducts pre-screenings, assists with testing, reviews prescriptions, and supports retinal screenings while ensuring equipment is properly maintained.

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.
• 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

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Multitasking

Time management

Professional appearance

Clear instruction

Job description

America's Best, located in Peoria, IL, seeks an optometric technician to support the doctor’s examination and maintain efficient patient flow. Training is provided; no optical experience required.

The role emphasizes high quality patient care in a professional setting. The technician conducts pre-screenings, assists with testing, reviews prescriptions, and supports retinal screenings while ensuring equipment is properly maintained.