Optometric Tech & Medical Assistant — Sundays Off

National Vision; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Flex Spending

Paid Time Off

Employee Discount

Overtime

Job summary

National Vision is hiring an Optometric Technician - Medical Assistant to support America’s Best locations. The role handles pre-screenings, tests, and patient flow, with Sundays off when stores are closed. Training is provided, and prior ocular experience is not required.

As part of a busy eye care team, you will assist the doctor, explain preliminary tests, manage paperwork, and help promote retinal screenings. We value professional appearance and strong interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• No optical experience or certification required; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high quality patient care.
• Maintain a professional atmosphere and appearance of doctor’s office and pretest room.
• Explain to patients the types of preliminary examinations.
• Complete necessary paperwork and perform testing prior to doctor examination.
• Promote visual field testing and retinal screenings to eligible patients.
• Review prescriptions and patient information, identif(y) special needs; consult with optician or Doctor when necessary.
• Ensure equipment is properly maintained.

Skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Detail-oriented

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Professional appearance

Job description

National Vision is hiring an Optometric Technician - Medical Assistant to support America’s Best locations. The role handles pre-screenings, tests, and patient flow, with Sundays off when stores are closed. Training is provided, and prior ocular experience is not required.

As part of a busy eye care team, you will assist the doctor, explain preliminary tests, manage paperwork, and help promote retinal screenings. We value professional appearance and strong interpersonal skills.