Part-Time Optometric Technician & Medical Assistant

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Papillion (NE); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k retirement savings with company/

Parental leave

Employee eyewear discount

College scholarship program

Job summary

National Vision is seeking an Optometric Technician - Medical Assistant - Part Time to support patient flow by performing pre-screenings and tests before the Doctor’s examination. Prior optical experience is not required; training is provided. Sundays off as the stores are closed every week.

You will work in a fast-paced retail optical setting, promoting visual field testing and retinal screenings. The role emphasizes high-quality patient care, professional appearance, and effective

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

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Learn optical knowledge

Professional appearance

Job description

National Vision is seeking an Optometric Technician - Medical Assistant - Part Time to support patient flow by performing pre-screenings and tests before the Doctor’s examination. Prior optical experience is not required; training is provided. Sundays off as the stores are closed every week.

You will work in a fast-paced retail optical setting, promoting visual field testing and retinal screenings. The role emphasizes high-quality patient care, professional appearance, and effective