Optometric Technician — Training & Career Growth

National Vision; Naperville (IL); Vor Ort; USD 21.000 - 26.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

401k retirement savings with company

Paid sick time

Parental leave

Employee eyewear discount

College scholarship program

Zusammenfassung

America's Best, part of National Vision, is seeking an optometric technician to support the optometrist with pre-screenings and testing before examinations. No prior optical experience or certification is required; training is provided.

You will help ensure smooth patient flow, maintain a professional setting, and participate in preliminary exams and screenings. Availability on Tuesdays, Thursdays and some weekends is required; benefits include competitive pay and employee eyewear discounts.

Qualifikationen

• 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.

Aufgaben

• 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.

Kenntnisse

Customer service

Optical knowledge

Communication

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Professional demeanor

Jobbeschreibung

America's Best, part of National Vision, is seeking an optometric technician to support the optometrist with pre-screenings and testing before examinations. No prior optical experience or certification is required; training is provided.

You will help ensure smooth patient flow, maintain a professional setting, and participate in preliminary exams and screenings. Availability on Tuesdays, Thursdays and some weekends is required; benefits include competitive pay and employee eyewear discounts.