Optometric Technician & Medical Assistant - Part-Time

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k retirement savings with company

Paid sick time

Parental leave

Employee eyewear discount

College scholarship program

Job summary

Eyeglass World is seeking an Optometric Technician - Medical Assistant for a part-time role. You will support doctors, assist with pretest procedures, and help patients understand preliminary exams in a fashion-forward optical environment.

You’ll work with a team that blends healthcare with style, ensuring customers not only see clearly but also look amazing. Sundays off are available as part of the schedule. Join a nationwide brand focused on quality eye care and affordable eyewear.

Qualifications

• Previous retail/optical experience preferred, but not required.
• 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 and able to multitask with time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensures high quality patient care in a clinical and retail setting.
• Maintains a professional atmosphere and appearance of the doctor’s office and pretest room.
• Understands ocular terminology and diseases and knows ocular abbreviations.
• Explains to the patient the types of preliminary examinations.
• Completes necessary paperwork and performs testing on patients prior to doctor examination.
• Promotes visual field testing and retinal screenings to eligible patients.
• Reviews prescriptions and/or patient information carefully and identifies special needs.
• Consults with the optician, Doctor or Retail Management when necessary.
• Fills out referral forms and follow-up paperwork as required.
• Maintains accurate and organized patient records.
• Ensures equipment, both Doctor’s and pre-test, is properly maintained.
• Orders and maintains supplies and pharmaceuticals as directed.
• Follows all store and corporate policies and procedures.
• Participates in mandatory communications meetings to stay informed on policy changes.

Skills

Patient care

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Detail-oriented

Multitasking

Time-management

Job description

Eyeglass World is seeking an Optometric Technician - Medical Assistant for a part-time role. You will support doctors, assist with pretest procedures, and help patients understand preliminary exams in a fashion-forward optical environment.

You’ll work with a team that blends healthcare with style, ensuring customers not only see clearly but also look amazing. Sundays off are available as part of the schedule. Join a nationwide brand focused on quality eye care and affordable eyewear.