Optometric Technician & Medical Assistant — Training Provided

America; Wheeling Township (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Retirement Savings

Flex Spending Account

Generous Paid Time Off & Holidays

Employee Eyewear Discount

Overtime pay When Applicable

Career Growth Opportunities

Job summary

America's Best in Arlington Heights, IL is seeking an Optometric Technician - Medical Assistant to support patient flow and assist the optometrist with pre-testings. The role does not require prior optical certification; training is provided.

This full-time position offers a wage of $15.75–$18.33 per hour, with Sundays off. You will perform testing, explain examinations, and maintain a professional work environment while helping patients receive quality eye care.

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 identify special needs.

Skills

Retail/Optical exp

Learn optical knowledge

Give instruction

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Multitasking

Time management

Professional appearance

Job description

America's Best in Arlington Heights, IL is seeking an Optometric Technician - Medical Assistant to support patient flow and assist the optometrist with pre-testings. The role does not require prior optical certification; training is provided.

This full-time position offers a wage of $15.75–$18.33 per hour, with Sundays off. You will perform testing, explain examinations, and maintain a professional work environment while helping patients receive quality eye care.