Optometric Technician - Medical Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading company in the optical field is seeking an Optometric Technician - Medical Assistant to join their team in Pittsburgh. This role is crucial for ensuring efficient patient flow and providing high-quality care. Training is provided, making it an excellent opportunity for those looking to enter the field. Enjoy competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits including health insurance, 401k, and paid time off.

Benefits

Sundays off

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits including health and dental insurance

401k with company match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental leave

Employee eyewear discounts

Opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• Customer service skills and ability to learn optical knowledge.
• Effective communication and organizational skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to multitask.
• Professional appearance and attitude.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high-quality patient care.
• Maintain a professional environment.
• Understand ocular terminology and diseases.
• Explain preliminary examinations to patients.
• Complete paperwork and perform tests prior to examinations.
• Promote visual field testing and retinal screenings.
• Review prescriptions and patient information carefully.
• Maintain medical equipment.

Skills

Customer service skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Ability to multitask

Professional appearance

Professional attitude

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 prior to examinations. No optical experience or certification is required as training is provided.

Benefits: Enjoy Sundays off, competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits including health and dental insurance, 401k with company match, paid time off, holidays, parental leave, employee eyewear discounts, and opportunities for professional growth.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure high-quality patient care.
• Maintain a professional environment.
• Understand ocular terminology and diseases.
• Explain preliminary examinations to patients.
• Complete paperwork and perform tests prior to examinations.
• Promote visual field testing and retinal screenings.
• Review prescriptions and patient information carefully.
• Maintain medical equipment.

Qualifications:

• Customer service skills and ability to learn optical knowledge.
• Effective communication and organizational skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to multitask.
• Professional appearance and attitude.

Join a growing company that values its employees and offers opportunities for advancement. Visit AmericasBest.com for more information.