Optometric Technician - Medical Assistant - Bilingual

America's Best Contacts & Eyeglasses, Inc.; Westminster (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Bilingual Optometric Technician to join their team. This entry-level role offers comprehensive training, making it perfect for those looking to start a career in healthcare. You'll be responsible for ensuring high-quality patient care, maintaining a professional office environment, and performing essential pre-exam testing. The company offers competitive pay and a robust benefits package, including health and dental insurance, a 401k plan with company match, and generous paid time off. If you're passionate about helping others and eager to learn, this opportunity is ideal for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

401k with Company Match

Paid Personal Time Off

Paid Company Holidays

Parental Leave

Employee Eyewear Discount

Qualifications

• Fluent in English and Spanish with strong customer service skills.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high quality patient care and maintain a professional atmosphere.
• Perform testing on patients and explain preliminary examinations.

Skills

Bilingual (English and Spanish)

Customer Service Skills

Detail-oriented

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Multitasking

Time Management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Optometric Technician - Medical Assistant - Bilingual

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This position does not require optical experience or certification; training is provided!

Base Pay Range

$16.75/hr - $20.72/hr

Job Responsibilities

• 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

• 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.

We provide competitive compensation, including bonus potential for every position in the store, and a comprehensive benefits package including health and dental insurance, 401k retirement savings with company match, paid personal time off, paid company holidays, parental leave, employee eyewear discount, and much more.

We are an equal opportunity employer, evaluating 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.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care