Part-Time Optometric Tech & Medical Assistant

National Vision, Inc.; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k retirement savings with company

Parental leave

Employee eyewear discount

College scholarship program

Job summary

America’s Best, part of National Vision, Inc., is seeking a part-time Optometric Technician - Medical Assistant to support patient flow by performing pre-screenings and testing before the Doctor’s examination. No prior optical experience is required as training is provided.

The role focuses on high-quality patient care in a friendly, professional setting at America’s Best locations. You will assist the optometrist, explain preliminary exam types, maintain the pretest room, and help deliver

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.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Time management

Clear communication

Job description

America’s Best, part of National Vision, Inc., is seeking a part-time Optometric Technician - Medical Assistant to support patient flow by performing pre-screenings and testing before the Doctor’s examination. No prior optical experience is required as training is provided.

The role focuses on high-quality patient care in a friendly, professional setting at America’s Best locations. You will assist the optometrist, explain preliminary exam types, maintain the pretest room, and help deliver