Part-Time Optometric Technician and Vision Support

National Vision, Inc.; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k retirement savings with company

Paid sick time

Parental leave

Employee eyewear discount

College scholarship program

Job summary

Eyeglass World, part of National Vision, Inc., is seeking an Optometric Technician - Medical Assistant (Part Time) in Mesa, AZ. You will support doctors, conduct pretests, and help ensure patients receive high-quality eye care and a stylish, affordable experience.

The role emphasizes customer instruction, accuracy in paperwork, and teamwork. Prior optical exposure is valued, with growth opportunities and a focus on patient satisfaction in a fast-paced retail environment.

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.

Responsibilities

• Ensures high quality patient care.
• Maintains a professional atmosphere and appearance of doctor’s office and pretest room.
• Understands ocular terminology and diseases and knows the ocular abbreviations.
• Explains to the patient the types of preliminary examinations.
• Completes necessary paperwork and performs testing on patients prior to doctor examination.
• Promotes visual field testing and retinal screenings to eligible patients.
• Reviews prescriptions and/or patient information carefully and identifies special needs.
• Consults with the optician, Doctor or Retail Management when necessary.
• Fills out referral forms and follow-up paperwork as required.
• Maintains accurate and organized patient records.
• Ensures equipment, both Doctor’s and pre-test, is properly maintained.
• Orders and maintains supplies and pharmaceuticals as directed.
• Follows all store and corporate policies and procedures.
• Participates in regularly scheduled mandatory communications meetings in order to keep informed of changes in corporate policies and initiatives.

Skills

Patient care

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time-management

Multitasking

Detail-oriented

Learn optical knowledge

Effective communication

Job description

Eyeglass World, part of National Vision, Inc., is seeking an Optometric Technician - Medical Assistant (Part Time) in Mesa, AZ. You will support doctors, conduct pretests, and help ensure patients receive high-quality eye care and a stylish, affordable experience.

The role emphasizes customer instruction, accuracy in paperwork, and teamwork. Prior optical exposure is valued, with growth opportunities and a focus on patient satisfaction in a fast-paced retail environment.