Part-Time Optometric Tech & Medical Assistant Training

National Vision; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Parental leave

Employee eyewear discount

College scholarship program

Job summary

America's Best, part of National Vision, is hiring an Optometric Technician - Medical Assistant (Part Time) in Raleigh, NC. The role supports the optometrist with pre-screenings and testing, no prior optical experience required, as training is provided.

Expect a dynamic retail/eye care environment with opportunities to grow. The position emphasizes high-quality patient care, professional conduct, and accurate handling of patient information and paperwork.

Qualifications

• Retail/optical experience preferred, but not required.
• Ability to learn optical knowledge.
• Clear and concise instruction to customers.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Detail-oriented with multitasking abilities.
• Professional attitude and appearance.
• Sundays off per location policy.

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

Retail/optical experience

Optical knowledge

Instructional ability

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Multitasking

Professional appearance

Job description

America's Best, part of National Vision, is hiring an Optometric Technician - Medical Assistant (Part Time) in Raleigh, NC. The role supports the optometrist with pre-screenings and testing, no prior optical experience required, as training is provided.

Expect a dynamic retail/eye care environment with opportunities to grow. The position emphasizes high-quality patient care, professional conduct, and accurate handling of patient information and paperwork.