Optometric Technician - Pretest & Eye Care (Sundays Off)

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Retirement Savings

Flex Spending Account

Paid Time Off & Company Holidays

Employee Eyewear Discount

Overtime pay when applicable

Job summary

America’s Best, part of National Vision, is seeking an Optometric Technician - Medical Assistant to support the optometrist with pre-screenings and testing. The role emphasizes patient flow efficiency, accurate documentation, and clear patient communication in a busy retail-optometry setting.

No prior optical experience is required as training is provided, and the position includes opportunities for growth and a comprehensive benefits package of National Vision.

Qualifications

• Retail/optical experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to learn optical knowledge.
• Able to give instruction clearly to customers.
• Strong interpersonal skills are essential.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Detail-oriented and professional in appearance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high quality patient care.
• Maintain a professional atmosphere in the doctor’s office and pretest room.
• Explain preliminary examinations to patients.
• Complete paperwork and perform pre-test testing before the doctor’s exam.
• Promote visual field testing and retinal screenings where appropriate.
• Review prescriptions and patient information, consult with staff when needed.
• Maintain calibration and readiness of both doctor’s and pre-test equipment.

Skills

Retail/Optical experience

Optical knowledge

Clear instruction to customers

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Multitasking

Time management

Professional appearance

Job description

America’s Best, part of National Vision, is seeking an Optometric Technician - Medical Assistant to support the optometrist with pre-screenings and testing. The role emphasizes patient flow efficiency, accurate documentation, and clear patient communication in a busy retail-optometry setting.

No prior optical experience is required as training is provided, and the position includes opportunities for growth and a comprehensive benefits package of National Vision.