Optometric Tech & Medical Assistant | Growth & Benefits

National Vision, Inc.; Austin (TX); Sur place; USD 21 000 - 30 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

401k Retirement Savings

Flex Spending Account

Generous Paid Time Off & Company HOLID

Employee Eyewear Discount

Overtime pay when applicable

Résumé du poste

America's Best, part of National Vision, is seeking an Optometric Technician - Medical Assistant for full-time placement in Austin, Texas. This role supports the optometrist with pre-screenings, testing, and patient flow in a fast-paced retail eye-care setting.

Training is provided, no prior optical certification required. You will handle paperwork, explain procedures to patients, maintain equipment, and contribute to a friendly, professional office environment focused on quality eye care and

Qualifications

• Experience in retail/optical preferred but not required.
• Ability to learn optical knowledge.
• Explain to customers the types of preliminary examinations.
• Maintain a professional atmosphere in the doctor’s office and pre-test room.
• Manage paperwork and perform testing prior to the Doctor’s examination.
• Promote visual field testing and retinal screenings to eligible patients.
• Review prescriptions and patient information carefully; consult when needed.
• Ensure proper maintenance of Doctor’s and pre-test equipment.

Responsabilités

• 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.
• Ensure equipment, both Doctor’s and pre-test, is properly maintained.

Connaissances

Patient care

Optical knowledge

Clear instruction

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Professional appearance

Description du poste

America's Best, part of National Vision, is seeking an Optometric Technician - Medical Assistant for full-time placement in Austin, Texas. This role supports the optometrist with pre-screenings, testing, and patient flow in a fast-paced retail eye-care setting.

Training is provided, no prior optical certification required. You will handle paperwork, explain procedures to patients, maintain equipment, and contribute to a friendly, professional office environment focused on quality eye care and