Optometric Technician and Medical Assistant - Growth & Perks

America's Best Contacts & Eyeglasses; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Dental Insurance

401k Retirement Savings

Flex Spending Account

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Parental Leave

Employee Eyewear Discount

Overtime pay

Job summary

America’s Best Contacts & Eyeglasses is seeking an optometric technician to support patient flow with pre-screenings and testing before the Doctor’s examination.

The role emphasizes high-quality patient care and a professional office environment, with training provided even if you lack optical experience. You will learn ocular terminology, perform preliminary tests, and assist the optometrist while maintaining equipment and paperwork.

Qualifications

• Previous 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

Optical knowledge

Clear communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Time management

Professional appearance

Job description

America’s Best Contacts & Eyeglasses is seeking an optometric technician to support patient flow with pre-screenings and testing before the Doctor’s examination.

The role emphasizes high-quality patient care and a professional office environment, with training provided even if you lack optical experience. You will learn ocular terminology, perform preliminary tests, and assist the optometrist while maintaining equipment and paperwork.