Optometric Technician - Training Provided, Sundays Off

National Vision, Inc.; Watchung (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k retirement savings with company

Stock purchase plan

Paid sick time

Parental leave

Employee eyewear discount

College scholarship program

Job summary

National Vision, Inc. is seeking an optometric technician to support efficient patient flow by conducting pre-screenings and testing before the Doctor’s examination. No prior optical experience is required; training will be provided. A Sunday-off schedule is available, with Sundays closed.

You will help maintain a professional office atmosphere, perform preliminary tests, and explain procedures to patients while collaborating with clinicians and staff to ensure high-quality eye care and service.

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.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Multitasking

Time-management

Professional appearance

Ability to learn optical knowledge

Job description

National Vision, Inc. is seeking an optometric technician to support efficient patient flow by conducting pre-screenings and testing before the Doctor’s examination. No prior optical experience is required; training will be provided. A Sunday-off schedule is available, with Sundays closed.

You will help maintain a professional office atmosphere, perform preliminary tests, and explain procedures to patients while collaborating with clinicians and staff to ensure high-quality eye care and service.