Optometric Tech & Medical Assistant — Training Included

America's Best; Panama City (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Paid sick time

Parental leave

Eyewear discount

College scholarships

Job summary

America's Best, part of National Vision, seeks an optometric technician to support pre-screenings and testing before the doctor’s examination. Training is provided and prior optical experience is not required. The role focuses on patient care, accurate paperwork, and maintaining a professional environment in the optical clinic.

The position emphasizes customer service, organization, and the ability to communicate clearly while assisting the optometrist and staff in delivering quality eye care.

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

Multitasking

Time management

Detail oriented

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Professional appearance

Optical knowledge

Job description

America's Best, part of National Vision, seeks an optometric technician to support pre-screenings and testing before the doctor’s examination. Training is provided and prior optical experience is not required. The role focuses on patient care, accurate paperwork, and maintaining a professional environment in the optical clinic.

The position emphasizes customer service, organization, and the ability to communicate clearly while assisting the optometrist and staff in delivering quality eye care.