Optometric Tech & Medical Assistant - Sundays Off

National Vision; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

National Vision's America's Best center in Kansas City, MO is hiring an Optometric Technician - Medical Assistant to support the optometrist with pre-screenings and testing. This full-time role trains on the job, no prior optical certification required, and focuses on patient flow, accurate paperwork, and quality eye care.

You’ll explain preliminary examinations, promote retinal screenings, and maintain equipment in a professional office setting, with Sunday off per policy.

Qualifications

• Previous retail/optical experience preferred, but not required.
• 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.
• Ensure equipment, both Doctor’s and pre-test, is properly maintained.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Detail-oriented

Multitasking

Time management

Optical knowledge

Customer instruction

Professional demeanor

Retail/optical experience

Job description

National Vision's America's Best center in Kansas City, MO is hiring an Optometric Technician - Medical Assistant to support the optometrist with pre-screenings and testing. This full-time role trains on the job, no prior optical certification required, and focuses on patient flow, accurate paperwork, and quality eye care.

You’ll explain preliminary examinations, promote retinal screenings, and maintain equipment in a professional office setting, with Sunday off per policy.