Optometric Tech & Medical Assistant — Growth & Perks

National Vision; Oswego Township (IL); Presencial; USD 21.000 - 28.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

401k retirement savings with company

Paid sick time

Parental leave

Employee eyewear discount

College scholarship program

Descripción de la vacante

America's Best, part of National Vision, is hiring an optometric technician to support patient flow, conduct pre-screenings, and assist the optometrist before examinations. No certification required; training provided. Flexible schedule with Sundays off and open days Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.

Position emphasizes high-quality patient care, professional environment, and the opportunity to grow within a large optical retailer network.

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Retail/optical experience

Customer service

Learn optical knowledge

Instruction to customers

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Multitasking

Time management

Professional appearance

Descripción del empleo

America's Best, part of National Vision, is hiring an optometric technician to support patient flow, conduct pre-screenings, and assist the optometrist before examinations. No certification required; training provided. Flexible schedule with Sundays off and open days Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.

Position emphasizes high-quality patient care, professional environment, and the opportunity to grow within a large optical retailer network.