Part-Time Optometric Tech & Medical Assistant, Bilingual

America; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; 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 is seeking an Optometric Technician - Medical Assistant - Part Time with bilingual English/Spanish proficiency in Marietta, GA. Training is provided; prior optical experience is helpful but not required.

Role focuses on pre-screenings, testing, and supporting the optometrist to ensure efficient patient flow, while maintaining a professional front-office environment and accurate paperwork.

Qualifications

• Fluent in reading and speaking both English and Spanish.
• 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 and organizational 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 patient information carefully and identify special needs; consult with staff when necessary.
• Ensure equipment, both Doctor’s and pre-test, is properly maintained.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Job description

America’s Best is seeking an Optometric Technician - Medical Assistant - Part Time with bilingual English/Spanish proficiency in Marietta, GA. Training is provided; prior optical experience is helpful but not required.

Role focuses on pre-screenings, testing, and supporting the optometrist to ensure efficient patient flow, while maintaining a professional front-office environment and accurate paperwork.