Optometric Technician - Medical Assistant - Part Time

America; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan

Parental leave

Employee eyewear discount

College scholarships

Job summary

National Vision's America’s Best is hiring an Optometric Technician - Medical Assistant for a part-time role in our busy store. You will assist the optometrist with pre-screenings, testing, and patient flow while delivering quality eye care and affordable eyewear.

No prior optical certification is required; on-the-job training is provided. The role emphasizes patient care, strong communication, and the ability to work with a friendly team in a retail setting.

Qualifications

• Proven organizational abilities and attention to detail.
• Able to multitask in a fast-paced retail eye-care environment.
• Strong time-management and prioritization skills.
• Maintains a professional appearance and demeanor.
• Clear communication with customers and team members.
• Willingness to learn optical terminology and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high quality patient care and smooth patient flow.
• Maintain the professional atmosphere of the doctor’s office and pre-test area.
• Explain preliminary examinations and ocular terminology to patients.
• Complete necessary paperwork and perform testing prior to the Doctor’s exam.
• Promote visual field testing and retinal screening to eligible patients.
• Review prescriptions and patient information, consulting with staff when needed.
• Ensure proper maintenance of pre-test and doctor equipment.

Skills

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Multitasking

Time-management

Professional appearance

Communication

Job description

Optometric Technician - Medical Assistant - Part Time

• Part-time

America's Best is part of National Vision, one of the largest optical retailers in the United States. The America’s Best brand continues to grow with over 1,000 stores and counting. Each location combines both parts of the optical equation – eyewear and eye care – into one excellent experience at a single low price.

At National Vision, we believe everyone deserves to see their best to live their best. We help people by making quality eye care and eyewear more affordable and accessible.

The optometric technician is key for keeping patient flow efficient, assisting the optometrist by conducting pre-screenings and testing prior to the Doctor’s examination. The valuable vision tests they conduct help the optometrist provide the best care possible.This position does not require optical experience or certification, training provided!

How would you like Sundays off? Yes, every Sunday we’re closed!

What would you do? – The Specifics

• 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.

Are you the right fit? – The Suitable Talent

• 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.
• Multitasking and time-management skills.
• Professional attitude and appearance.

At National Vision, we reward hard work with competitive pay, bonus opportunities, and a benefits package to support you and your family now and in the future.
Our Benefits Include:

• 401k retirement savings with company match and stock purchase plan
• Parental leave
• Employee eyewear discount
• College scholarship program

Focus on Professional Growth and Career Fulfillment:

• Access to educational courses
• Emphasis on internal promotions and career advancement

At National Vision, you’ll enjoy more than just a job – you’ll have the chance to thrive in a rewarding career, surrounded by a supportive team and endless opportunities for growth. Join us today and see your future clearly!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate 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.