Optometric Technician: Training, Growth & Benefits

National Vision, Inc.; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Retirement Savings

Flex Spending Account

Generous Paid Time Off & Company Holid

Employee Eyewear Discount

Overtime pay when applicable

Job summary

National Vision, Inc. (America’s Best) is seeking an Optometric Technician - Medical Assistant to support the optometrist with pre-screenings and testing, ensuring smooth patient flow in a busy setting.

The role does not require optical experience or certification; training is provided. You will handle pre-exam testing, paperwork, and patient communication, with growth opportunities and competitive pay.

Qualifications

• Previous retail/optical experience preferred, but not required.
• Ability to learn optical knowledge.
• Explain to the patient the types of preliminary examinations.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Detail-oriented with good multitasking and time-management.

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

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Multitasking

Time-management

Professional appearance

Job description

National Vision, Inc. (America’s Best) is seeking an Optometric Technician - Medical Assistant to support the optometrist with pre-screenings and testing, ensuring smooth patient flow in a busy setting.

The role does not require optical experience or certification; training is provided. You will handle pre-exam testing, paperwork, and patient communication, with growth opportunities and competitive pay.