Optometric Technician: Pre-Exam Pro & Patient Care

America's Best; Texas City (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Dental Insurance

401k Retirement Savings

Flex Spending Account

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Parental Leave

Employee Eyewear Discount

Overtime pay

Job summary

America's Best, part of National Vision, is hiring an optometric technician to support pre-screenings and testing before the Doctor’s examination. Training is provided and no optical experience is required, with Sundays off.

You will help maintain a professional front in the office, assist with patient flow, and promote preventative eye care through tests like retinal screenings. Great customer service and organization are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to learn optical knowledge.
• Ability to give instruction clearly to customers.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Detail-oriented.
• Multitasking and time-management skills.
• Professional attitude and appearance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high quality patient care.
• Maintain a professional atmosphere in the exam area.
• Understand ocular terminology and diseases.
• Explain preliminary examinations to patients.
• Complete paperwork and pre-test testing.
• Promote retinal screenings and visual field testing.
• Perform exam pre-screening.
• Review prescriptions and patient information with staff as needed.
• Maintain equipment in doctor’s and pre-test areas.

Skills

Customer service

Learn optical knowledge

Instruction to customers

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Multitasking

Time management

Professional appearance

Job description

America's Best, part of National Vision, is hiring an optometric technician to support pre-screenings and testing before the Doctor’s examination. Training is provided and no optical experience is required, with Sundays off.

You will help maintain a professional front in the office, assist with patient flow, and promote preventative eye care through tests like retinal screenings. Great customer service and organization are essential for success.