Optometric Technician: Pretest & Vision Care Specialist

America's Best; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k retirement savings with company"s

Paid sick time

Parental leave

Employee eyewear discount

College scholarship program

Job summary

America's Best, part of National Vision, is seeking an upbeat Optometric Technician in Charlotte to support pre-screenings and testing before the doctor’s examination. Training is provided, no prior optical experience required, with Sundays off as noted in the policy.

Join a team focused on efficient patient flow, high-quality care, and helping patients access affordable eye care and eyewear. Competitive pay and benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in retail or optical environment preferred but not required.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to learn optical terminology and procedures.
• Clear and concise instruction to customers.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail.

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.
• Ensure equipment, both Doctor's and pre-test, is properly maintained.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Multitasking

Time management

Detail oriented

Job description

America's Best, part of National Vision, is seeking an upbeat Optometric Technician in Charlotte to support pre-screenings and testing before the doctor’s examination. Training is provided, no prior optical experience required, with Sundays off as noted in the policy.

Join a team focused on efficient patient flow, high-quality care, and helping patients access affordable eye care and eyewear. Competitive pay and benefits are provided.