Part-Time Optometric Technician & Medical Assistant

National Vision, Inc.; Blaine (MN); On-site; USD 20,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k retirement savings with company &

Parental leave

Employee eyewear discount

College scholarship program

Job summary

National Vision, Inc. is seeking an Optometric Technician - Medical Assistant for a part-time role in Minnesota. You will support the optometrist with pre-screenings and testing, helping maintain patient flow. Training is provided, and prior optical experience is not required.

We offer competitive pay and benefits, including a 401k plan, parental leave, employee eyewear discounts, and college scholarship opportunities. Sundays off as posted.

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

Effective interpersonal skills

Excellent organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Multitasking

Time-management

Professional appearance

Ability to learn optical knowledge

Job description

National Vision, Inc. is seeking an Optometric Technician - Medical Assistant for a part-time role in Minnesota. You will support the optometrist with pre-screenings and testing, helping maintain patient flow. Training is provided, and prior optical experience is not required.

We offer competitive pay and benefits, including a 401k plan, parental leave, employee eyewear discounts, and college scholarship opportunities. Sundays off as posted.