Optometric Technician – Pretests & Patient Care, Growth

America's Best; Keizer (OR); On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Dental Insurance

401k Retirement Savings

Flex Spending Account

Generous Paid Time Off

Company Holidays

Parental Leave

Employee Eyewear Discount

Overtime pay when applicable

Job summary

National Vision is seeking an Optometric Technician to support high quality patient care in a store environment. The role involves pre-screenings, testing, and collaboration with the optometrist to ensure efficient patient flow and accurate documentation.

No prior optical experience is required as training is provided; Sundays off and a comprehensive benefits package are offered to support you and your family.

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.
• Multitasking and time-management skills.
• 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

Strong customer service skills

Ability to learn optical knowledge

Multitasking

Time-management

Detail-oriented

Excellent organizational skills

Professional attitude and appearance

Effective interpersonal skills

Job description

National Vision is seeking an Optometric Technician to support high quality patient care in a store environment. The role involves pre-screenings, testing, and collaboration with the optometrist to ensure efficient patient flow and accurate documentation.

No prior optical experience is required as training is provided; Sundays off and a comprehensive benefits package are offered to support you and your family.