Part-Time Eye Care Technician & Medical Assistant

National Vision; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k retirement savings with company 1

Parental leave

Employee eyewear discount

College scholarship program

Job summary

National Vision is seeking an Optometric Technician - Medical Assistant for part-time work to support busy clinics. The role involves pre-screenings, testing, and patient flow coordination under optometrist supervision.

No prior optical certification is required as training is provided; you will learn terminology, tests, and documentation while contributing to a professional, customer-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Previous retail/optical experience preferred, but not required.
• 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

Job description

National Vision is seeking an Optometric Technician - Medical Assistant for part-time work to support busy clinics. The role involves pre-screenings, testing, and patient flow coordination under optometrist supervision.

No prior optical certification is required as training is provided; you will learn terminology, tests, and documentation while contributing to a professional, customer-focused environment.