Optometric Technician & Medical Assistant: Growth & Benefits

National Vision, Inc.; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Retirement Savings

Flex Spending Account

Generous Paid Time Off

Employee Eyewear Discount

Overtime pay

Job summary

National Vision, Inc. in New York is seeking an Optometric Technician - Medical Assistant for a full-time, on-site role. You will support the optometrist with pre-screenings, testing, and explaining preliminary exams in a busy optical retail environment.

We value high-quality patient care, professional presentation, and strong organizational skills. Prior optical experience is welcome but not required; training is provided and Sundays off.

Qualifications

• Previous retail/optical experience preferred, but not required.
• Ability to learn optical knowledge.
• Able to instruct customers clearly and concisely.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Detail-oriented.
• Multitasking and time-management skills.
• Professional attitude and appearance.

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.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Time management

Detail oriented

Professional appearance

Job description

National Vision, Inc. in New York is seeking an Optometric Technician - Medical Assistant for a full-time, on-site role. You will support the optometrist with pre-screenings, testing, and explaining preliminary exams in a busy optical retail environment.

We value high-quality patient care, professional presentation, and strong organizational skills. Prior optical experience is welcome but not required; training is provided and Sundays off.