Eye Care Technician: Pre-Screen & Doctor Support

America; Tarentum (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k retirement savings with company 匹

Employee eyewear discount

College scholarship program

Parental leave

Job summary

America's Best, part of National Vision, is hiring an optometric technician to support efficient patient flow by performing pre-screenings and testing before the Doctor's examination. No prior optical experience is required; training is provided.

You will explain examinations to patients, maintain the pre-test area, review patient information, and help ensure high-quality care while promoting visual field testing and retinal screenings.

Qualifications

• Retail/optical experience is preferred but not required.
• Ability to learn optical knowledge.
• Clear and concise instruction to customers.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Detail-oriented; multitasking and time-management.
• 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

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Multitasking

Time management

Professional appearance

Communication skills

Job description

America's Best, part of National Vision, is hiring an optometric technician to support efficient patient flow by performing pre-screenings and testing before the Doctor's examination. No prior optical experience is required; training is provided.

You will explain examinations to patients, maintain the pre-test area, review patient information, and help ensure high-quality care while promoting visual field testing and retinal screenings.