Optometric Technician - Medical Assistant

America's Best Contacts & Eyeglasses; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

America's Best Contacts & Eyeglasses is seeking an Optometric Technician - Medical Assistant to support patient care and streamline office operations. This entry-level position includes comprehensive training and offers numerous benefits, including health insurance and opportunities for advancement.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Bonus potential

Comprehensive health and dental insurance

401k with company match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental leave

Employee discounts

Opportunities for growth and promotion

Qualifications

• Retail/optical experience is a plus but not required.
• Ability to learn optical terminology and procedures.
• Professional appearance and attitude.

Responsibilities

• Assist optometrist with pre-screenings and testing.
• Ensure high-quality patient care.
• Complete paperwork and perform patient testing prior to exams.

Skills

Customer service skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Job description

Optometric Technician - Medical Assistant

Join us as an Optometric Technician - Medical Assistant at America's Best Contacts & Eyeglasses.

Position Overview: The optometric technician plays a vital role in ensuring efficient patient flow by assisting the optometrist with pre-screenings and testing before examinations. No optical experience or certification is required as training is provided. Enjoy Sundays off every week!

Responsibilities:

• Ensure high-quality patient care.
• Maintain a professional environment in the office and pretest room.
• Understand ocular terminology, diseases, and abbreviations.
• Explain preliminary examinations to patients.
• Complete paperwork and perform patient testing prior to exams.
• Promote visual field testing and retinal screenings.
• Review prescriptions and patient information carefully.
• Maintain optical equipment properly.

Ideal Candidate:

• Customer service skills are essential; retail/optical experience is a plus but not required.
• Ability to learn optical terminology and procedures.
• Effective communication and organizational skills.
• Professional appearance and attitude.

Benefits & Perks:

Competitive compensation, bonus potential, comprehensive health and dental insurance, 401k with company match, paid time off, holidays, parental leave, employee discounts, and opportunities for growth and promotion.

Additional Details:

• Seniority Level: Entry level
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Job Function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

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