Optometric Tech / Medical Assistant — Sundays Off

America's Best; South Jordan (UT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k retirement savings with company

Paid sick time

Parental leave

Employee eyewear discount

College scholarship program

Job summary

America's Best in Utah is seeking an optometric technician to assist the optometrist with pre-screenings and testing, ensuring smooth patient flow and a professional environment in the store. No optical experience is required as comprehensive training is provided.

The role requires availability Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with Sundays off, and involves handling paperwork, patient testing, and collaboration with the optician and management to support excellent eye

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

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Time management

Job description

America's Best in Utah is seeking an optometric technician to assist the optometrist with pre-screenings and testing, ensuring smooth patient flow and a professional environment in the store. No optical experience is required as comprehensive training is provided.

The role requires availability Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with Sundays off, and involves handling paperwork, patient testing, and collaboration with the optician and management to support excellent eye