Optometric Technician - Medical Assistant - Bilingual

America's Best; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Dental Insurance

401k Retirement Savings

Flex Spending Account

Generous Paid Time Off & Company HOLID

Parental Leave

Employee Eyewear Discount

Overtime pay when applicable

Job summary

America’s Best in Tampa, FL is seeking an optometric technician to support eye care teams with efficient patient flow and pre-test screening before the Doctor's examination.

You'll conduct preliminary tests, review patient information, explain procedures, and help maintain a professional in-office environment. Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred; retail experience helpful. Sundays are closed. We offer training, competitive pay, and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bilingual in English and Spanish (reading and speaking) required or preferred.
• Retail/optical experience is helpful but not required.
• Strong customer service skills are essential.
• Ability to learn optical knowledge.
• Able to give clear and concise instructions to customers.
• Effective interpersonal skills and professional appearance.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high quality patient care.
• Maintain a professional atmosphere in the doctor’s office and pre-test area.
• Explain ocular terminology and preliminary examination types to patients.
• Complete paperwork and perform testing prior to the Doctor’s examination.
• Promote visual field testing and retinal screenings to eligible patients.
• Review prescriptions and patient information; consult with staff as needed.
• Ensure equipment in both Doctor’s and pre-test areas is properly maintained.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Professional appearance

Job description

Company Description

America's Best is part of National Vision, one of the largest optical retailers in the United States. The America’s Best brand continues to grow with over 1,000 stores and counting. Each location combines both parts of the optical equation – eyewear and eye care – into one excellent experience at a single low price.

Company Description

America's Best is part of National Vision, one of the largest optical retailers in the United States. The America’s Best brand continues to grow with over 1,000 stores and counting. Each location combines both parts of the optical equation – eyewear and eye care – into one excellent experience at a single low price.

For more details about America's Best, visit AmericasBest.com.

At National Vision, we believe everyone desires to see their best to live their best. We help people by making quality eye care and eyewear more affordable and accessible.

The optometric technician is key for keeping patient flow efficient, assisting the optometrist by conducting pre-screenings and testing prior to the Doctor’s examination. The valuable vision tests they conduct help the optometrist provide the best care possible. This position does not require optical experience or certification, training provided!

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

Job Description

What would you do? – The Specifics

• Ensure high quality patient care.
• Maintain a professional atmosphere and appearance of doctor’s office and pretest room.
• Understand ocular terminology and diseases and know the ocular abbreviations.
• Explain to the patient the types of preliminary examinations.
• Complete necessary paperwork and perform testing on patients prior to doctor examination.
• Promote visual field testing and retinal screenings to eligible patients.
• Perform exam pre-screening.
• Review prescriptions and/or patient information carefully and identify special needs. Consult with the optician, Doctor or Retail Management when necessary.
• Ensure equipment, both Doctor’s and pre-test, is properly maintained.

Qualifications

Are you the right fit? – The Suitable Talent

• Fluent in reading and speaking both English and Spanish.
• Previous retail/optical experience preferred, but not required.
• Strong customer service skills.
• 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.Professional attitude and appearance.

Additional Information

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
• Overtime pay when applicable

Focus On Professional Growth And Career Fulfillment

• Training programs available
• Access to educational courses
• Emphasis on internal promotions and career advancement

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.

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.