Optometric Technician | Training, Growth & Eye Care Impact

America's Best Contacts & Eyeglasses; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Paid sick time

Parental leave

Employee eyewear discount

College scholarship program

Job summary

America's Best, part of National Vision, is seeking an optometric technician to keep patient flow efficient by conducting pre-screenings and testing prior to the Doctor’s examination. You will support the optometrist, promote screenings, and help deliver a high-quality eye care experience at a single low price.

Previous retail/optical experience is preferred but not required; training is provided. We value strong customer service, clear communication, organization, multitasking, and a

Qualifications

• Retail/optical experience is preferred but not required.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to learn optical knowledge.
• Clear and concise instruction to customers.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Detail-oriented and able to multitask.
• Professional appearance and attitude.

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

Multitasking

Time management

Detail-oriented

Professional appearance

Strong communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

America's Best, part of National Vision, is seeking an optometric technician to keep patient flow efficient by conducting pre-screenings and testing prior to the Doctor’s examination. You will support the optometrist, promote screenings, and help deliver a high-quality eye care experience at a single low price.

Previous retail/optical experience is preferred but not required; training is provided. We value strong customer service, clear communication, organization, multitasking, and a