Part-Time Optometric Technician & Medical Assistant

National Vision; Rome (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k retirement savings with company 1

Parental leave

Employee eyewear discount

College scholarship program

Job summary

National Vision, Inc. (America's Best) seeks an Optometric Technician - Medical Assistant for a part-time role. You will support the optometrist with pre-screenings, testing, and patient flow in a friendly, affordable eye care setting.

No optical experience required; training provided. The position emphasizes customer service, organization, and attention to detail, with opportunities for growth within a nationwide eyewear retailer.

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 with a professional appearance.
• Multitasking and time-management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high quality patient care.
• Maintain a professional atmosphere and appearance of the doctors office and pretest room.
• Understand ocular terminology and diseases and know 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 Doctors and pre-test, is properly maintained.

Skills

Customer service

Optical knowledge

Instruction

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Professional appearance

Job description

National Vision, Inc. (America's Best) seeks an Optometric Technician - Medical Assistant for a part-time role. You will support the optometrist with pre-screenings, testing, and patient flow in a friendly, affordable eye care setting.

No optical experience required; training provided. The position emphasizes customer service, organization, and attention to detail, with opportunities for growth within a nationwide eyewear retailer.