Optometric Technician - Medical Assistant - Part Time

National Vision; City of Middletown (NY); Sur place; USD 23 000 - 29 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

401k retirement savings with company 4

Parental leave

Employee eyewear discount

College scholarship program

Résumé du poste

America's Best, part of National Vision, Inc., seeks an Optometric Technician - Medical Assistant for a part-time role. You will support the optometrist with pre-screenings and testing, ensuring smooth patient flow and accurate preliminary exams. No prior certification required; training provided.

Expect a friendly, fast-paced store environment with competitive pay. Sundays off are offered in our schedule, and we provide benefits and growth opportunities within a growing national brand.

Qualifications

• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Attention to detail in patient data and paperwork.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced retail optical setting.
• Strong interpersonal skills for patient interactions.
• Willingness to learn optical concepts and terminology.
• Retail/optical experience is a plus but not required.

Responsabilités

• Ensure high quality patient care.
• Maintain professional office and pre-test areas.
• Understand ocular terminology and procedures.
• Explain preliminary examinations to patients.
• Complete paperwork and perform pre-exam testing.
• Promote retinal screenings and visual field testing.
• Review patient prescriptions and information for special needs.
• Maintain Doctor’s and pre-test equipment.

Connaissances

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Learning optical knowledge

Retail/optical experience (preferred)

Description du poste

Optometric Technician - Medical Assistant - Part Time

• Part-time
• Salary Range: $16.75 - $20.72 per hour
• Compensation: USD 16.75 - USD 20.72 - hourly

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 identifyspecial 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.