Optometric Technician - Medical Assistant

America's Best LED; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

America's Best LED is seeking an Optometric Technician - Medical Assistant to join their team. This role involves assisting optometrists with patient pre-screenings and ensuring high-quality patient care. Training is provided, and Sundays are off! Competitive compensation and benefits package offered.

Benefits

Health and dental insurance

401k retirement savings with company match

Paid personal time off

Employee eyewear discount

Qualifications

• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to learn optical knowledge.
• Professional attitude and appearance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-screenings and testing prior to the Doctor’s examination.
• Maintain a professional atmosphere in the office.
• Promote visual field testing and retinal screenings.

Skills

Customer Service

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Attention to Detail

Multitasking

Job description

Optometric Technician - Medical Assistant

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Company Description
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. 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!

Job Description

What would you do? – The Specifics

• Ensure high quality patient care.
• Maintain a professional atmosphere and appearance of the 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

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.

Additional Information

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 more. We strive for professional growth and long-term career fulfillment through training programs and promotional opportunities.

Please see our website www.nationalvision.com to learn more. We are an equal opportunity employer, evaluating qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.