Optometric Technician (Part-Time) - Growth & Benefits

America's Best; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k retirement savings with company?

Parental leave

Employee eyewear discount

College scholarship program

Job summary

America's Best, part of National Vision, is hiring a part-time Optometric Technician - Medical Assistant to support patient flow by performing pre-screenings and tests before the Doctor's examination. Training is provided; no prior optical experience required.

Position offers Sundays off, competitive pay, and a benefits package including 401k with company match, parental leave, eyewear discounts, and a college scholarship program. Join a growing national retailer delivering affordable 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. Consult with the optician, Doctor or Retail Management when necessary.
• Ensure equipment, both Doctor’s and pre-test, is properly maintained.

Skills

Retail experience

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Detail-oriented

Multitasking

Professional appearance

Job description

America's Best, part of National Vision, is hiring a part-time Optometric Technician - Medical Assistant to support patient flow by performing pre-screenings and tests before the Doctor's examination. Training is provided; no prior optical experience required.

Position offers Sundays off, competitive pay, and a benefits package including 401k with company match, parental leave, eyewear discounts, and a college scholarship program. Join a growing national retailer delivering affordable eye care.