Optometric Technician: Pretest Pro with Sundays Off

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Dental Insurance

401k Retirement Savings

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employee Eyewear Discount

Overtime pay where applicable

Job summary

America's Best, part of National Vision, is seeking an Optometric Technician in Austin, TX. You will support the optometrist with pre-screenings and patient testing to keep patient flow efficient and accurate.

No prior optical experience is required as training is provided; strong customer service and clear communication are essential as you work in a fast-paced retail/eye care environment focused on quality care and affordability.

Qualifications

• Previous retail/optical experience preferred, but not required.
• Strong customer service skills.
• 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.

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

Customer service

Instructional communication

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Detail-oriented

Professional appearance

Job description

America's Best, part of National Vision, is seeking an Optometric Technician in Austin, TX. You will support the optometrist with pre-screenings and patient testing to keep patient flow efficient and accurate.

No prior optical experience is required as training is provided; strong customer service and clear communication are essential as you work in a fast-paced retail/eye care environment focused on quality care and affordability.