Part-Time Optometric Technician | Eye Exams

National Vision, Inc.; Watchung (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k retirement savings with company 4

Parental leave

Employee eyewear discount

College scholarship program

Job summary

National Vision, Inc. is seeking an Optometric Technician – Medical Assistant to support patient flow, perform pre-screenings, and assist the optometrist with testing before examinations. Training is provided, and Sundays off are offered in this role.

The position emphasizes delivering high-quality patient care in a friendly, professional setting with opportunities for growth within America's Best and National Vision, Inc.

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.
• 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

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Multitasking

Time-management

Professional attitude

Job description

National Vision, Inc. is seeking an Optometric Technician – Medical Assistant to support patient flow, perform pre-screenings, and assist the optometrist with testing before examinations. Training is provided, and Sundays off are offered in this role.

The position emphasizes delivering high-quality patient care in a friendly, professional setting with opportunities for growth within America's Best and National Vision, Inc.