Part-Time Optometric Technician & Medical Assistant - Growth Path

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Houma (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k retirement savings

Parental leave

Employee eyewear discount

College scholarship program

Job summary

America’s Best, part of National Vision, is seeking an Optometric Technician - Medical Assistant (Part Time) to assist the optometrist with pre-screenings and testing before the Doctor’s examination. Training is provided and no prior optical certification is required.

The role emphasizes high quality patient care, professional office presentation, and teamwork with doctors and staff. Sundays off, competitive pay, and benefits are included.

Qualifications

• Interpersonal skills for customer interaction.
• Strong organization for a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail in documentation and tests.
• Ability to multitask and manage time effectively.
• Strong time management and prioritization abilities.
• Ability to explain procedures clearly to patients.

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 identifyspecial 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

Clear instruction

Job description

America’s Best, part of National Vision, is seeking an Optometric Technician - Medical Assistant (Part Time) to assist the optometrist with pre-screenings and testing before the Doctor’s examination. Training is provided and no prior optical certification is required.

The role emphasizes high quality patient care, professional office presentation, and teamwork with doctors and staff. Sundays off, competitive pay, and benefits are included.