Optometric Technician & Medical Assistant — Patient Care Pro

America

Dawsonville (GA)

On-site

USD 32,000 - 42,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

401k Retirement Savings

Flex Spending Account

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Employee Eyewear Discount

Job summary

America’s Best, part of National Vision, seeks an Optometric Technician - Medical Assistant to support pre-test procedures and patient flow in a fast-paced optical store environment. Training is provided even if you lack prior optical experience.

Enjoy Sundays off as the stores are closed each week, with opportunities for growth and comprehensive benefits. The role focuses on conducting pre-screenings, assisting the optometrist, and ensuring accurate documentation while maintaining a

Qualifications

Retail/optical experience preferred.
Ability to learn optical knowledge.
Explain preliminary examinations to customers clearly.
Interpersonal skills are essential.
Excellent organizational skills.
Detail-oriented with a professional attitude.

Responsibilities

Ensure high quality patient care.
Maintain a professional atmosphere in the doctor's office and pretest room.
Understand ocular terminology and diseases and ocular abbreviations.
Explain to patients 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 consult with the optician, Doctor or Retail Management when necessary.
Ensure equipment, both Doctor's and pre-test, is properly maintained.