Optometric Technician — Pretest & Eye Care Support

National Vision; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Retirement Savings

Flex Spending Account

Generous Paid Time Off & Holidays

Employee Eyewear Discount

Overtime pay when applicable

Job summary

America's Best, part of National Vision, is seeking an optometric technician to support pre-screenings and testing before the Doctor's examination. The role helps maintain efficient patient flow in a fast-paced optical environment, with training provided to build expertise in ocular testing and patient care.

This position offers competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for growth within National Vision's store network.

Qualifications

• Previous retail/optical experience preferred, but not required.
• Ability to learn optical knowledge.
• Able to give instruction clearly to customers.
• Effective interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Detail-oriented with good time management.
• 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 communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Multitasking

Professional appearance

Job description

America's Best, part of National Vision, is seeking an optometric technician to support pre-screenings and testing before the Doctor's examination. The role helps maintain efficient patient flow in a fast-paced optical environment, with training provided to build expertise in ocular testing and patient care.

This position offers competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for growth within National Vision's store network.