Optometric Technician & Medical Assistant — Sundays Off

America's Best; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401k Retirement Savings

Paid Time Off

Job summary

America's Best, part of National Vision, is seeking an optometric technician to support pre-screenings and testing before the Doctor’s examination. You will assist the optometrist, explain preliminary exam types, and help maintain a professional doctor’s office and pre-test room.

The role emphasizes high-quality patient care, strong customer service, and the ability to learn optical knowledge. Training is provided and Sundays are off.

Qualifications

• Previous retail/optical experience not required.
• Strong customer service skills.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Customer service

Optical knowledge

Clear instruction

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Multitasking

Professional appearance

Job description

America's Best, part of National Vision, is seeking an optometric technician to support pre-screenings and testing before the Doctor’s examination. You will assist the optometrist, explain preliminary exam types, and help maintain a professional doctor’s office and pre-test room.

The role emphasizes high-quality patient care, strong customer service, and the ability to learn optical knowledge. Training is provided and Sundays are off.