Optometric Pretest Technician — Patient Care & Growth

America's Best; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Dental Insurance

401k Retirement Savings

Flex Spending Account

Generous Paid Time Off & Company HOLID

Parental Leave

Employee Eyewear Discount

Overtime pay when applicable

Job summary

America's Best, part of National Vision, is seeking an optometric technician to support patient flow and assist the optometrist with pre-screenings and testing in Milwaukee. Training is provided and no prior optical experience is required.

You will help maintain a smooth, professional environment in the doctor’s office and pre-test room, carrying out preliminary exams, patient instruction, and necessary paperwork while ensuring high-quality patient care. Sundays off.

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

Customer service

Optical knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Clear instruction

Job description

America's Best, part of National Vision, is seeking an optometric technician to support patient flow and assist the optometrist with pre-screenings and testing in Milwaukee. Training is provided and no prior optical experience is required.

You will help maintain a smooth, professional environment in the doctor’s office and pre-test room, carrying out preliminary exams, patient instruction, and necessary paperwork while ensuring high-quality patient care. Sundays off.