Optometric Technician - Sundays Off, Patient Testing

National Vision; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Paid sick time

Parental leave

Eyewear discount

Scholarship program

Job summary

National Vision is seeking an optometric technician to support the optometrist by conducting pre-screenings and testing prior to examinations. No optical experience or certification is required as training is provided, and Sundays are off.

You’ll help maintain a professional office environment, handle paperwork, promote screenings, and ensure equipment is properly maintained. The role offers opportunities to grow within a large national retailer focused on affordable eye care.

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

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

National Vision is seeking an optometric technician to support the optometrist by conducting pre-screenings and testing prior to examinations. No optical experience or certification is required as training is provided, and Sundays are off.

You’ll help maintain a professional office environment, handle paperwork, promote screenings, and ensure equipment is properly maintained. The role offers opportunities to grow within a large national retailer focused on affordable eye care.