Optometric Technician - Part Time

National Vision; Tarentum (Allegheny County); Presencial; USD 15.000 - 22.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

401k retirement savings with company

Parental leave

Employee eyewear discount

College scholarship program

Descripción de la vacante

America's Best, part of National Vision, is hiring an optometric technician to support the eye care team and streamline patient flow with pre-screenings and testing for the doctor’s examination.

No optical experience is required; training is provided. You will help maintain a professional office environment and deliver high-quality patient care while learning optical knowledge and customer service skills.

Formación

• Customer service skills and a friendly demeanor are required.
• Willingness to learn optical knowledge and terminology.
• Ability to communicate clearly with customers and team members.
• Strong interpersonal skills for frontline interactions.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Detail orientation and careful handling of patient information.
• Ability to multitask in a busy retail-eyewear environment.
• Maintain a professional appearance and attitude on shift.

Responsabilidades

• Ensure high quality patient care.
• Maintain a professional atmosphere and appearance of the office and pretest room.
• Understand ocular terminology and diseases and ocular abbreviations.
• Explain to patients the types of preliminary examinations.
• Complete paperwork and perform testing prior to doctor examination.
• Promote visual field testing and retinal screenings for eligible patients.
• Perform exam pre-screening.
• Review prescriptions and patient information and consult with staff when needed.
• Ensure equipment is properly maintained.

Conocimientos

Customer service

Optical knowledge

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Professional appearance

Descripción del empleo

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!

Job Description

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.

Qualifications

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.

Additional Information

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.