Optometric Technician - Medical Assistant

America's Best Contacts & Eyeglasses; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in eye care is seeking an Optometric Technician - Medical Assistant to join their team. This entry-level position offers a chance to make a difference in patient care by assisting optometrists with essential pre-screening tests and ensuring a smooth patient flow. With Sundays off and comprehensive training provided, this role is perfect for those looking to grow in the healthcare field. Enjoy competitive compensation, bonus potential, and a robust benefits package including health and dental insurance, a 401k plan, and employee discounts. If you're passionate about helping others see their best, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

401k with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Employee Eyewear Discount

Parental Leave

Flexible Spending Account

Qualifications

• Strong customer service skills and ability to learn optical knowledge.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-screenings and testing prior to the Doctor's examination.
• Maintain a professional atmosphere and ensure high-quality patient care.
• Promote visual field testing and retinal screenings to eligible patients.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Interpersonal Skills

Multitasking Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Optometric Technician - Medical Assistant

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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.

For more details about America's Best, visit AmericasBest.com (https://www.americasbest.com/about-us) .

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. The valuable vision tests they conduct help the optometrist provide the best care possible. This position does not require optical experience or certification, training provided!

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

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.
• Detailed 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. We provide training programs, access to educational courses and pride ourselves on the ever-increasing amount of promotions from within.

Please see our website www.nationalvision.com to learn more.

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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