Optometric Technician - Medical Assistant - Bilingual

America's Best Contacts & Eyeglasses; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Optometric Technician - Medical Assistant, where you will play a crucial role in patient care. This position offers comprehensive training, allowing you to assist optometrists with essential pre-screenings and testing. Enjoy Sundays off and a range of benefits including health and dental insurance, a 401(k) with company match, and opportunities for professional growth. If you are bilingual in English and Spanish, possess strong customer service skills, and are eager to learn, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a team dedicated to enhancing patient experiences.

Benefits

Health and Dental Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Employee Eyewear Discounts

Parental Leave

Sundays Off

Qualifications

• Fluent in English and Spanish required.
• Strong customer service and organizational skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist optometrist with pre-screenings and testing.
• Ensure high-quality patient care and maintain professional environment.

Skills

Bilingual (English and Spanish)

Customer Service

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Job description

Optometric Technician - Medical Assistant - Bilingual

Join us as an Optometric Technician - Medical Assistant - Bilingual 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 prior optical experience or certification is required, as training will be provided.

Benefits: Enjoy Sundays off, competitive pay, comprehensive benefits including health and dental insurance, 401(k) 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 in the office and pretest rooms.
• Understand ocular terminology, diseases, and abbreviations.
• Explain preliminary examinations to patients.
• Complete paperwork and perform testing before doctor examinations.
• Promote visual field testing and retinal screenings.
• Review prescriptions and patient information, consulting with team members as needed.
• Maintain equipment properly.

Qualifications:

• Fluent in English and Spanish.
• Previous retail or optical experience is preferred but not required.
• Strong customer service and organizational skills.
• Ability to learn optical terminology and procedures.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Professional appearance and attitude.

Learn more about us at AmericasBest.com and apply to join our team!