Part-Time Optometric Tech & Medical Assistant | Growth

America; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; 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, is seeking an Optometric Technician – Medical Assistant for part-time work in Alpharetta. The role supports the optometrist with pre-screenings and testing, ensuring smooth patient flow. Training is provided; no prior optical experience or certification required.

You’ll perform screenings, promote visual field testing and retinal screenings, handle paperwork, and maintain exam and pre-test equipment. Sundays off: our stores are closed every Sunday.

Qualifications

• Prev et 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 identifyspecial needs. Consult with the optician, Doctor or Retail Management when necessary.
• Ensure equipment, both Doctor's and pre-test, is properly maintained.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Multitasking

Time-management

Customer instruction to customers

Job description

America's Best, part of National Vision, is seeking an Optometric Technician – Medical Assistant for part-time work in Alpharetta. The role supports the optometrist with pre-screenings and testing, ensuring smooth patient flow. Training is provided; no prior optical experience or certification required.

You’ll perform screenings, promote visual field testing and retinal screenings, handle paperwork, and maintain exam and pre-test equipment. Sundays off: our stores are closed every Sunday.