Optometric Technician - Medical Assistant

America's Best Contacts & Eyeglasses, Inc.; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Optometric Technician - Medical Assistant to join their team. This entry-level role is pivotal in ensuring efficient patient flow and assisting optometrists with essential pre-screenings and testing. The company values professional growth and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health and dental insurance, 401k with company match, and employee discounts. If you are passionate about eye care and eager to learn, this opportunity provides a supportive environment to thrive and make a meaningful impact in patients' lives.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

401k Retirement Savings with Company Match

Paid Personal Time Off

Paid Company Holidays

Parental Leave

Employee Eyewear Discount

Qualifications

• Prior retail/optical experience preferred but not required.
• Strong customer service and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist optometrist with pre-screenings and patient testing.
• Ensure high-quality patient care and maintain office appearance.
• Explain preliminary examinations to patients and complete necessary paperwork.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Organizational Skills

Detail Oriented

Time Management Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Ability to Learn Optical Knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Optometric Technician - Medical Assistant

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Pay Range

This range is provided by America's Best Contacts & Eyeglasses. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base Pay Range

$15.50/hr - $18.33/hr

America's Best is part of National Vision, one of the largest optical retailers in the United States. The America's Best brand continues to grow, with 1000 stores and counting. Each location combines both parts of the optical equation - eyewear and eye care - into one excellent experience at a single low price.

At National Vision, we believe everyone deserves to see their best to live their best. We help people by making quality eye care and eyewear more affordable and accessible.

The optometric technician is key for keeping patient flow efficient, assisting the optometrist by conducting pre-screenings and testing prior to the Doctor's examination. This position does not require optical experience or certification, training provided!

What would you do? - The Specifics

• 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.

Are you the right fit? - The Suitable Talent

• 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.

Taking Care of Our People

We understand the importance of financial health and security, and because of that, we provide competitive compensation to all Associates - including bonus potential for every position in the store! We also offer a comprehensive benefits package including health and dental insurance, 401k retirement savings with company match, flex spending account, paid personal time off, paid company holidays, parental leave, employee eyewear discount and much, much more. At National Vision, we strive to deliver opportunities for professional growth and long-term career fulfillment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Job Details

Salary Range: $15.50 - $18.33 per hour

Seniority Level: Entry level

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Function: Health Care Provider

Industries: Hospitals and Health Care