Optometric Technician - Training Provided, Sundays Off

America's Best; West Allis (WI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401k Retirement Savings

Flex Spending Account

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Parental Leave

Employee Eyewear Discount

Overtime pay

Job summary

America's Best, part of National Vision, is seeking an Optometric Technician to support patient flow and assist the optometrist with pre-screenings and testing. Training is provided, and no prior optical experience is required.

The role emphasizes strong customer service, ability to learn optical knowledge, and maintaining a professional office environment. Sundays off—the store is closed every Sunday.

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

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Time management

Organization

Attention to detail

Professional appearance

Job description

America's Best, part of National Vision, is seeking an Optometric Technician to support patient flow and assist the optometrist with pre-screenings and testing. Training is provided, and no prior optical experience is required.

The role emphasizes strong customer service, ability to learn optical knowledge, and maintaining a professional office environment. Sundays off—the store is closed every Sunday.