Optometric Technician - Medical Assistant

America's Best; Nampa (ID); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401k plan

Flex spending account

PTO & company holidays

Parental leave

Employee eyewear discount

Overtime pay

Job summary

America’s Best in Idaho is seeking an optometric technician to support the optometrist with pre-screenings and testing prior to examinations. No prior optical experience is required; training is provided.

You will help maintain a professional office atmosphere, promote screenings, and handle paperwork. The role rewards strong customer service and organizational skills with competitive pay and benefits.

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.

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.

Skills

Customer service

Retail experience

Optical knowledge

Instruction to customers

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Time management

Job 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 over 1,000 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 identifyspecial 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.

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

• Overtime pay when applicable

Focus on Professional Growth and Career Fulfillment:

• Training programs available

• Access to educational courses

• Emphasis on internal promotions and career advancement

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.