Optometric Tech & Medical Assistant — Sundays Off & Growth

Eyeglass World; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; 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

Eyeglass World in Springfield, MO, is seeking an Optometric Technician to support doctors with patient care, pre-testing, and eye examinations. Join a nationwide team known for fashion-forward eyewear and same-day service.

We value strong customer service, the ability to learn optical knowledge, and clear instruction to customers. You will help maintain patient records, assist with testing, and follow store policies while contributing to a positive in-store environment and Sunday closures.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Ensures high quality patient care.
• Maintains a professional atmosphere and appearance of doctor’s office and pretest room.
• Understands ocular terminology and diseases and knows the ocular abbreviations.
• Explains to the patient the types of preliminary examinations.
• Completes necessary paperwork and performs testing on patients prior to doctor examination.
• Promotes visual field testing and retinal screenings to eligible patients.
• Performs exam pre-screening.
• Reviews prescriptions and/or patient information carefully and identifies special needs.
• Consults with the optician, Doctor or Retail Management when necessary.
• Fills out referral forms and follow-up paperwork as required.
• Maintains accurate and organized patient records.
• Ensures equipment, both Doctor’s and pre-test, is properly maintained.
• Orders and maintains supplies and pharmaceuticals as directed.
• Follows all store and corporate policies and procedures.
• Participates in regularly scheduled mandatory communications meetings in order to keep informed of changes in corporate policies and initiatives.

Skills

Customer service

Learn optical knowledge

Clear instruction to customers

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Multitasking

Time-management

Job description

Eyeglass World in Springfield, MO, is seeking an Optometric Technician to support doctors with patient care, pre-testing, and eye examinations. Join a nationwide team known for fashion-forward eyewear and same-day service.

We value strong customer service, the ability to learn optical knowledge, and clear instruction to customers. You will help maintain patient records, assist with testing, and follow store policies while contributing to a positive in-store environment and Sunday closures.