Part-Time Optometric Tech & Medical Assistant - Growth

National Vision, Inc.; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; 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 in Ogden. You will assist the optometrist with pre-screenings and testing to keep patient flow efficient and deliver quality care, with Sundays off.

No optical experience is required; comprehensive training is provided to learn ocular terminology and testing procedures while maintaining a professional, friendly environment.

Qualifications

• No optical experience required; training provided.
• Ability to learn optical knowledge.
• Ability 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

Multitasking

Time-management

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Professional appearance

Willingness to learn optical knowledge

Job description

America's Best, part of National Vision, Inc., is seeking a part-time Optometric Technician - Medical Assistant in Ogden. You will assist the optometrist with pre-screenings and testing to keep patient flow efficient and deliver quality care, with Sundays off.

No optical experience is required; comprehensive training is provided to learn ocular terminology and testing procedures while maintaining a professional, friendly environment.