Optometric Technician: Patient Care & Pre-Screening Pro

America; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Retirement Savings

Flex Spending Account

Generous Paid Time Off & Company.HolID

Employee Eyewear Discount

Overtime pay when applicable

Job summary

America's Best, part of National Vision, seeks an Optometric Technician - Medical Assistant in Austin, TX to support the optometrist with pre-screenings and testing, ensuring efficient patient flow and high-quality care.

No optical experience is required for this role, as training is provided. We offer competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits package, Sundays off, and opportunities for growth within a nationwide retailer focused on 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/optical experience

Optical knowledge

Clear instruction

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Multitasking

Time management

Professional appearance

Job description

America's Best, part of National Vision, seeks an Optometric Technician - Medical Assistant in Austin, TX to support the optometrist with pre-screenings and testing, ensuring efficient patient flow and high-quality care.

No optical experience is required for this role, as training is provided. We offer competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits package, Sundays off, and opportunities for growth within a nationwide retailer focused on affordable eye care.