Optometric Technician — Training Provided, Sundays Off

America's Best; Watchung (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

America's Best is seeking an optometric technician in New Jersey to support pre-test screenings and patient flow, assisting the optometrist during examinations. No prior optical experience is required as training is provided, making it a great entry point into eye care within a nationwide retailer.

You will perform pre-screenings, explain preliminary examination steps, maintain a professional exam area, and help with testing and paperwork while delivering excellent customer service and ensuring

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.

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

Interpersonal skills

Professional appearance

Optical knowledge

Job description

America's Best is seeking an optometric technician in New Jersey to support pre-test screenings and patient flow, assisting the optometrist during examinations. No prior optical experience is required as training is provided, making it a great entry point into eye care within a nationwide retailer.

You will perform pre-screenings, explain preliminary examination steps, maintain a professional exam area, and help with testing and paperwork while delivering excellent customer service and ensuring