Optometric Technician: Training, Growth & Patient Care

National Vision; Mays Landing (NJ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k retirement savings with company

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 support pre-screenings and testing prior to the Doctor’s examination. No optical experience required; training provided to help you succeed.

In this role you will maintain a professional office environment, explain preliminary examinations, handle paperwork, promote screenings, and collaborate with the optometrist and retail team. We offer competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• 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.

Job description

America's Best, part of National Vision, is seeking an optometric technician to support pre-screenings and testing prior to the Doctor’s examination. No optical experience required; training provided to help you succeed.

In this role you will maintain a professional office environment, explain preliminary examinations, handle paperwork, promote screenings, and collaborate with the optometrist and retail team. We offer competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for career growth.