Optometric Technician - Medical Assistant

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

Job summary

Join a leading optical retailer as an Optometric Technician - Medical Assistant. This role involves assisting optometrists with patient care, performing pre-screenings, and maintaining medical equipment. Enjoy Sundays off and opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

401k with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Parental Leave

Eyewear Discounts

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous retail/optical experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to quickly learn optical concepts.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high-quality patient care.
• Maintain a professional environment in the office.
• Perform exam pre-screening and review patient prescriptions.

Skills

Customer Service

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Interpersonal Skills

Job description

Optometric Technician - Medical Assistant

Join to apply for the Optometric Technician - Medical Assistant role at America's Best Contacts & Eyeglasses.

America's Best is part of National Vision, one of the largest optical retailers in the United States, with over 1000 stores. We offer a combined experience of eyewear and eye care at a low price, making quality eye care accessible to everyone.

The optometric technician plays a vital role in maintaining efficient patient flow by assisting the optometrist with pre-screenings and testing before examinations. No optical experience or certification is required as training will be provided.

Enjoy Sundays off! Join us and be part of a team committed to excellent patient care and professional growth.

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 testing prior to doctor examinations.
• Promote visual field testing and retinal screenings.
• Perform exam pre-screening and review patient prescriptions and information.
• Maintain medical equipment properly.

Qualifications

• Previous retail/optical experience preferred but not required.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to quickly learn optical concepts.
• Clear instruction-giving skills.
• Effective interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Attention to detail, multitasking, and time management abilities.
• Professional appearance and attitude.

Benefits

We offer competitive compensation, bonus potential, comprehensive health and dental insurance, 401k with company match, paid time off, holidays, parental leave, eyewear discounts, and opportunities for professional development and promotion.

Visit www.nationalvision.com to learn more. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care