Part-Time Optometric Technician — Growth in Eye Care

National Vision; Brunswick (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; 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 hiring a Part-Time Optometric Technician - Medical Assistant to support the optometrist with pre-screenings and testing before exams. No optical experience is required; training is provided. This role emphasizes patient care, maintaining the exam room, and clear communication with patients and staff. Sundays off.

We offer competitive pay, benefits like 401k and eyewear discounts, and opportunities for professional growth within National Vision.

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.

Job description

America's Best, part of National Vision, is hiring a Part-Time Optometric Technician - Medical Assistant to support the optometrist with pre-screenings and testing before exams. No optical experience is required; training is provided. This role emphasizes patient care, maintaining the exam room, and clear communication with patients and staff. Sundays off.

We offer competitive pay, benefits like 401k and eyewear discounts, and opportunities for professional growth within National Vision.