Optometric Technician & Medical Assistant: Growth & Benefits

America; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Flex Spending Account

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Employee Eyewear Discount

Overtime pay

Job summary

America's Best is part of National Vision, one of the largest optical retailers in the United States. The Optometric Technician - Medical Assistant supports the optometrist by conducting pre-screenings, testing, and patient flow in a fast-paced store environment.

This Full Time position provides training and does not require prior optical experience or certification. You'll help with paperwork, explain preliminary examinations, and promote eye-care services while delivering quality patient

Qualifications

• Experience in retail/optical is preferred but not required.
• Ability to learn optical knowledge.
• Able to explain procedures clearly to customers.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Detail-oriented and able to multitask.
• Professional appearance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high quality patient care.
• Maintain professional atmosphere in the doctor’s office and pretest room.
• Understand ocular terminology and abbreviations.
• Explain to the patient the types of preliminary examinations.
• Complete necessary paperwork and perform testing prior to doctor examination.
• Promote visual field testing and retinal screenings to eligible patients.
• Perform exam pre-screening.
• Review prescriptions and 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

Organization

Detail-oriented

Multitasking

Time management

Professional appearance

Learn optical concepts

Retail experience (preferred)

Job description

America's Best is part of National Vision, one of the largest optical retailers in the United States. The Optometric Technician - Medical Assistant supports the optometrist by conducting pre-screenings, testing, and patient flow in a fast-paced store environment.

This Full Time position provides training and does not require prior optical experience or certification. You'll help with paperwork, explain preliminary examinations, and promote eye-care services while delivering quality patient