Optometric Technician & Medical Assistant | Training

National Vision, Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Retirement Savings

Flex Spending Account

Generous Paid Time Off & Company Holli

Employee Eyewear Discount

Overtime pay when applicable

Job summary

America's Best, part of National Vision, Inc., seeks an Optometric Technician to support the Doctor by conducting pre-screenings and tests for efficient patient flow. No optical experience or certification is required; comprehensive training is provided.

The position is full-time with hourly pay and Sundays off. National Vision emphasizes affordable eye care and a positive patient experience across over 1,000 stores.

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.
• 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 identifyspecial needs. Consult with the optician, Doctor or Retail Management when necessary.
• Ensure equipment, both Doctor’s and pre-test, is properly maintained.

Job description

America's Best, part of National Vision, Inc., seeks an Optometric Technician to support the Doctor by conducting pre-screenings and tests for efficient patient flow. No optical experience or certification is required; comprehensive training is provided.

The position is full-time with hourly pay and Sundays off. National Vision emphasizes affordable eye care and a positive patient experience across over 1,000 stores.