Optometric Technician - Medical Assistant

Eyeglass World, Inc.; Draper (UT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Dental Insurance

401k Retirement Savings

Flex Spending Account

Generous Paid Time Off & Company Badts

Parental Leave

Employee Eyewear Discount

Job summary

Eyeglass World, part of National Vision, seeks an Optometric Technician to join a team blending healthcare with fashion. You will support doctors, conduct pretests, and help patients understand preliminary examinations while upholding a professional office environment.

Proficiency in ocular terminology and patient interaction is important, with opportunities to learn optical knowledge and advance within a nationwide brand. Sundays off offer work-life balance for this position.

Qualifications

• Previous retail/optical experience preferred but not required.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to learn optical knowledge.
• Able to give instruction to customers in a clear and concise manner.
• 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

Retail/optical experience

Optical knowledge learning

Clear instruction to customers

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Multitasking

Job description

Join Eyeglass World and be part of a team that's transforming how people see and look.With 100+ stores nationwide, we are known for fashion-forward eyewear, quality eye care, affordable prices, and same-day service.For more details about Eyeglass Word, visit EyeglassWorld.com (https://www.eyeglassworld.com/about-us) .

Working at Eyeglass World also means you are a part of a larger family of brands at National Vision. At National Vision, we believe everyone deserves to see their best to live their best. That's why we make quality eye care and eyewear more affordable and accessible for all.

If you are passionate about fashion, love helping people, and want to support doctors in providing quality eye care,our Optometric Technician role is the perfect fit.You will be part of a team that blends healthcare with style, ensuring customers not only see clearly but also look amazing.

How would you like Sundays off? Yes, every Sunday we're closed!

What would you do? - The Specifics

• 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.

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.

At National Vision, we reward hard work with competitive pay, bonus opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package to support you and your family now and in the future.

Our Benefits Include:

• Health & Dental Insurance

  *401k Retirement Savings

• Flex Spending Account

  *Generous Paid Time Off & Company Holidays

  *Parental Leave

  *Employee Eyewear Discount

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