Optometric Technician: Pretest & Patient Care, Sundays Off

America's Best; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401k

Flex Spending Account

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Eyewear Discount

OT Pay

Job summary

America’s Best, part of National Vision, is seeking an optometric technician to support patient flow and assist the optometrist with pre-screenings and testing. No optical experience is required as training is provided.

The role emphasizes high-quality patient care, a professional clinic environment, and clear communication with patients. Responsibilities include performing pre-exam testing, explaining preliminary procedures, and maintaining equipment.

Qualifications

• Retail/optical experience preferred but not required.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to learn optical knowledge.
• Ability to give instruction clearly to customers.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Detail-oriented mindset.
• Multitasking and time-management abilities.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high quality patient care.
• Maintain a professional atmosphere and appearance of the doctor’s office and pretest room.
• Understand ocular terminology and diseases and know ocular abbreviations.
• Explain to patients the types of preliminary examinations.
• Complete necessary paperwork and perform testing prior to the doctor’s examination.
• Promote visual field testing and retinal screenings for eligible patients.
• Perform exam pre-screening.
• Review prescriptions and patient information, identifying special needs; consult with the optician, Doctor, or Retail Management when necessary.
• Ensure equipment (doctor’s and pre-test) is properly maintained.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Organization

Detail‑Oriented

Multitasking

Time Management

Professionalism

Job description

America’s Best, part of National Vision, is seeking an optometric technician to support patient flow and assist the optometrist with pre-screenings and testing. No optical experience is required as training is provided.

The role emphasizes high-quality patient care, a professional clinic environment, and clear communication with patients. Responsibilities include performing pre-exam testing, explaining preliminary procedures, and maintaining equipment.