Optometric Technician — Training, Growth & Sundays Off

National Vision; Papillion (NE); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k retirement savings with company m

Paid sick time

Parental leave

Employee eyewear discount

College scholarship program

Training programs available

Access to educational courses

Emphasis on internal promotions and

Job summary

National Vision, including its America’s Best brand, is seeking an optometric technician to support patient flow, conduct pre-screenings, and assist the optometrist with testing before examinations. No prior optical certification is required as training is provided.

The role emphasizes high-quality patient care, strong customer service, and the ability to learn ocular terminology. Sundays are off as the stores are closed, with opportunities for career growth and competitive pay.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Optical knowledge

Communication

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Job description

National Vision, including its America’s Best brand, is seeking an optometric technician to support patient flow, conduct pre-screenings, and assist the optometrist with testing before examinations. No prior optical certification is required as training is provided.

The role emphasizes high-quality patient care, strong customer service, and the ability to learn ocular terminology. Sundays are off as the stores are closed, with opportunities for career growth and competitive pay.