Optometric Technician & Medical Assistant

National Vision; Phillipsburg (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Retirement Savings

Flex Spending Account

Paid Time Off & Company Holidays

Employee Eyewear Discount

Overtime pay when applicable

Job summary

America’s Best, part of National Vision, is seeking an Optometric Technician – Medical Assistant. The role supports doctors with pre-screenings and testing, handling patient flow, and maintaining a professional clinical environment. Training provided, no optical experience required.

We value strong communication, organizational skills, and attention to detail as you assist with examinations and patient education. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits are available.

Qualifications

• Provides high quality patient care.
• Able to learn optical knowledge and terminology.
• Able to explain preliminary examinations clearly to patients.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Detail-oriented with professional appearance.
• No optical experience required; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high quality patient care.
• Maintain a professional atmosphere in the doctor’s office and pretest room.
• Understand ocular terminology and diseases; know ocular abbreviations.
• Explain preliminary examinations to patients.
• Complete paperwork and perform testing before doctor examination.
• Promote visual field testing and retinal screenings.
• Review prescriptions and patient information; consult with staff when needed.
• Ensure equipment is properly maintained.

Skills

Patient care

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Detail-oriented

Multitasking

Time management

Professional demeanor

Job description

America’s Best, part of National Vision, is seeking an Optometric Technician – Medical Assistant. The role supports doctors with pre-screenings and testing, handling patient flow, and maintaining a professional clinical environment. Training provided, no optical experience required.

We value strong communication, organizational skills, and attention to detail as you assist with examinations and patient education. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits are available.