Optometric Technician - Medical Assistant

America's Best Contacts & Eyeglasses, Inc.; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as an Optometric Technician - Medical Assistant, where you'll play a vital role in ensuring efficient patient care. This position offers comprehensive training, allowing you to assist optometrists with pre-screenings and testing, while promoting a professional environment. You'll engage directly with patients, explaining procedures and ensuring their comfort throughout the process. With a competitive compensation package, including health benefits and opportunities for growth, this role is perfect for those looking to make a difference in the optical field. Embrace this opportunity to develop your skills and contribute to a rewarding career in healthcare.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

401k Retirement Savings

Paid Personal Time Off

Paid Company Holidays

Parental Leave

Employee Eyewear Discount

Qualifications

• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist the optometrist with pre-screenings and patient testing.
• Maintain a professional atmosphere in the office.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Detail-oriented

Multitasking

Time-management Skills

Job description

Optometric Technician - Medical Assistant

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About the Role

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!

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.

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.

Compensation and Benefits

Base pay range: $15.50/hr - $18.33/hr. 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 more.

Company Overview

America's Best is part of National Vision, one of the largest optical retailers in the United States. We strive to deliver opportunities for professional growth and long-term career fulfillment.

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.