Part-Time Eye Care Technician with Growth & Sundays Off

America; Dickson (TN); Sur place; USD 19 000 - 28 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

401k retirement savings with company 2

Résumé du poste

America's Best, part of National Vision, is hiring an Optometric Technician - Medical Assistant for a part-time role in Dickson, TN. The position supports the optometrist with pre-screenings and testing before examinations, with training provided and no prior optical certification required.

You will help manage patient flow, explain preliminary exams, maintain a professional clinic environment, and promote tests like visual field and retinal screenings.

Qualifications

• Experience in retail/optical is preferred but not required.
• Ability to learn optical terminology.
• Explain procedures clearly to customers.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Detail-oriented with multitasking ability.
• Professional appearance and attitude; training provided.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Time management

Attention to detail

Willing to learn optics

Description du poste

America's Best, part of National Vision, is hiring an Optometric Technician - Medical Assistant for a part-time role in Dickson, TN. The position supports the optometrist with pre-screenings and testing before examinations, with training provided and no prior optical certification required.

You will help manage patient flow, explain preliminary exams, maintain a professional clinic environment, and promote tests like visual field and retinal screenings.