Optometric Technician | Training & Growth in Eye Care

America's Best; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k retirement savings with company 1

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 in Tampa, FL. No optical experience is required; training is provided. You’ll support pre-screenings, patient flow, and testing before the Doctor’s examination, with Sundays off.

You’ll help explain preliminary exams, maintain a professional office, and promote screening services while supporting a busy team. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus; strong customer service and organization are essential.

Qualifications

• Fluent in reading and speaking both English and Spanish.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to learn optical knowledge.
• Effective interpersonal and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high quality patient care.
• Maintain a professional atmosphere and appearance of doctor’s office and pretest room.
• 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.
• Ensure equipment, both Doctor’s and pre-test, is properly maintained.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Job description

America’s Best, part of National Vision, is seeking an Optometric Technician in Tampa, FL. No optical experience is required; training is provided. You’ll support pre-screenings, patient flow, and testing before the Doctor’s examination, with Sundays off.

You’ll help explain preliminary exams, maintain a professional office, and promote screening services while supporting a busy team. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus; strong customer service and organization are essential.