Optometric Technician - Medical Assistant

Eyeglassworld; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Dental Insurance

401k Retirement Savings

Flex Spending Account

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Employee Eyewear Discount

Job summary

Eyeglass World is hiring an Optometric Technician - Medical Assistant to join our store team. The role supports doctors in patient testing, ensures quality eye care, and helps deliver an excellent customer experience.

The position emphasizes a blend of healthcare with fashion eyewear, offering growth opportunities and a supportive work environment. Sundays off are provided, and benefits accompany a competitive compensation package.

Qualifications

• Experience in retail or optical settings preferred.
• Ability to explain patient preliminaries clearly.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides high-quality patient care and supports the doctor’s office and pre-test room.
• Maintains professional appearance and atmosphere in the office.
• Explains preliminary examinations to patients and conducts tests before doctor exams.
• Promotes visual field testing and retinal screenings when appropriate.
• Reviews prescriptions and patient information for special needs; consults as needed.
• Completes referral forms and follows up paperwork; maintains patient records.
• Ensures proper maintenance of equipment and orders supplies as directed.
• Follows store and corporate policies; participates in mandatory communications meetings.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Time management

Organizational skills

Optical knowledge

Job description

Optometric Technician - Medical Assistant

• Full-time

Join Eyeglass World and be part of a team that’s transforming how people see and look.With 100+ stores nationwide, we are known for fashion-forward eyewear, quality eye care, affordable prices, and same-day service.For more details about Eyeglass Word, visit EyeglassWorld.com .

Working at Eyeglass World also means you are a part of a larger family of brands at National Vision. At National Vision, we believe everyone deserves to see their best to live their best. That’s why we make quality eye care and eyewear more affordable and accessible for all.

If you are passionate about fashion, love helping people, and want to support doctors in providing quality eye care,our Optometric Technician role is the perfect fit.You will be part of a team that blends healthcare with style, ensuring customers not only see clearly but also look amazing.

How would you like Sundays off? Yes, every Sunday we’re closed!

What would you do? – The Specifics

• Ensures high quality patient care.
• Maintains a professional atmosphere and appearance of doctor’s office and pretest room.
• Understands ocular terminology and diseases and knows the ocular abbreviations.
• Explains to the patient the types of preliminary examinations.
• Completes necessary paperwork and performs testing on patients prior to doctor examination.
• Promotes visual field testing and retinal screenings to eligible patients.
• Reviews prescriptions and/or patient information carefully and identifies special needs. Consults with the optician, Doctor or Retail Management when necessary.
• Fills out referral forms and follow-up paperwork as required.
• Maintains accurate and organized patient records.
• Ensures equipment, both Doctor’s and pre-test, is properly maintained.
• Orders and maintains supplies and pharmaceuticals as directed.
• Follows all store and corporate policies and procedures.
• Participates in regularly scheduled mandatory communications meetings in order to keep informed of changes in corporate policies and initiatives.

Are you the right fit? – The Suitable Talent

• Previous retail/optical experience preferred, but not required.
• 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.

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

Focus on Professional Growth and Career Fulfillment

• Training Programs: Develop your skills and knowledge with our comprehensive training offerings.
• Educational Courses: Gain access to courses that support both your personal and professional development.
• Internal Promotions: We emphasize career advancement from within, so you’ll have opportunities to grow with us long-term.

At National Vision, you’ll enjoy more than just a job – you’ll have the chance to thrive in a rewarding career, surrounded by a supportive team and endless opportunities for growth. Join us today and see your future clearly!

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.