Optometric Technician - Part-Time with Growth & Perks

America; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 20,000 - 22,000; 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 is seeking an Optometric Technician - Medical Assistant for a part-time role. You will assist the optometrist with pre-screenings, testing, and patient flow in a fast-paced office.

No optical experience is required; training is provided. You must be available on Saturdays, and Sundays are off. Compensation ranges from $14.25 to $16.27 per hour, USD, with a comprehensive benefits package and growth opportunities within National Vision.

Qualifications

• The position does not require optical experience or certification; training provided.
• Saturdays required; Sundays off.

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.

Skills

Patient care

Pre-test screening

Ocular terminology

Documentation

Communication

Job description

America's Best is seeking an Optometric Technician - Medical Assistant for a part-time role. You will assist the optometrist with pre-screenings, testing, and patient flow in a fast-paced office.

No optical experience is required; training is provided. You must be available on Saturdays, and Sundays are off. Compensation ranges from $14.25 to $16.27 per hour, USD, with a comprehensive benefits package and growth opportunities within National Vision.