Part-Time Optometric Technician & Medical Assistant

National Vision, Inc.; Mayfield Heights (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Parental leave

Employee eyewear discount

College scholarship program

Job summary

National Vision, Inc. is seeking a Part-Time Optometric Technician to support eye care services at America’s Best locations. You will assist the optometrist with pre-screenings and testing, help maintain patient flow, and ensure accurate paperwork and equipment readiness.

No optical certification is required; training is provided. The role emphasizes patient care, professional presentation, and the ability to explain preliminary examinations to patients. Sundays are off.

Qualifications

• 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 appearance

Learning ability

Job description

National Vision, Inc. is seeking a Part-Time Optometric Technician to support eye care services at America’s Best locations. You will assist the optometrist with pre-screenings and testing, help maintain patient flow, and ensure accurate paperwork and equipment readiness.

No optical certification is required; training is provided. The role emphasizes patient care, professional presentation, and the ability to explain preliminary examinations to patients. Sundays are off.