Optometric Technician — Sundays Off & Growth Path

National Vision, Inc.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k retirement savings with company 1

Parental leave

Employee eyewear discount

College scholarship program

Job summary

National Vision, including America’s Best, is seeking an Optometric Technician in Raleigh to support the optometrist with pre-screenings and testing before examinations.

The role emphasizes high-quality patient care, accurate documentation, and maintaining a professional environment. Training is provided, and Sundays are typically off. Growth opportunities exist within a large optical retailer.

Qualifications

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

Ability to learn optical knowledge

Effective interpersonal skills

Excellent organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Multitasking

Professional appearance

Job description

National Vision, including America’s Best, is seeking an Optometric Technician in Raleigh to support the optometrist with pre-screenings and testing before examinations.

The role emphasizes high-quality patient care, accurate documentation, and maintaining a professional environment. Training is provided, and Sundays are typically off. Growth opportunities exist within a large optical retailer.