Optometric Technician & Medical Assistant — Growth

National Vision, Inc.; West Allis (WI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Retirement Savings

Flex Spending Account

Generous Paid Time Off & Company HOLID

Employee Eyewear Discount

Overtime pay when applicable

Job summary

America's Best, part of National Vision, is seeking an Optometric Technician - Medical Assistant to support the optometrist with pre-screenings and testing. The role emphasizes patient flow efficiency and does not require prior optical certification; training is provided.

The position offers full-time hours with opportunities for growth and a comprehensive benefits package. You will work in a fast-paced retail-optical setting with a focus on quality eye care and affordability.

Qualifications

• Retail/optical experience preferred but not required.
• Able to learn optical terminology and eyewear basics.
• Explain preliminary examinations to patients clearly.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Detail-oriented with good multitasking and time management.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high quality patient care.
• Maintain a professional atmosphere and appearance of the doctor’s office and pretest room.
• Understand ocular terminology and diseases and know 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.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Detail-oriented

Multitasking

Time management

Professional appearance

Optical knowledge

Tools

Waldernetz?

Job description

America's Best, part of National Vision, is seeking an Optometric Technician - Medical Assistant to support the optometrist with pre-screenings and testing. The role emphasizes patient flow efficiency and does not require prior optical certification; training is provided.

The position offers full-time hours with opportunities for growth and a comprehensive benefits package. You will work in a fast-paced retail-optical setting with a focus on quality eye care and affordability.