Part-Time Optometric Technician & Medical Assistant — Sundays Off

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

Benefits offered by this job

401k retirement savings with company m

Parental leave

Employee eyewear discount

College scholarship program

Job summary

National Vision, Inc. (America’s Best) in Minnesota is seeking an Optometric Technician - Medical Assistant to support pre-screenings and testing before the Doctor's examination, helping maintain efficient patient flow and affordable eye care.

No optical experience or certification is required and training is provided. This part-time role offers Sundays off and opportunities for growth within a large optical retailer.

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 identifyspecial needs. Consult with the optician, Doctor or Retail Management when necessary.
• Ensure equipment, both Doctor’s and pre-test, is properly maintained.

Skills

Retail/optical experience

Optical knowledge

Instruction to customers

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Multitasking

Professional appearance

Job description

National Vision, Inc. (America’s Best) in Minnesota is seeking an Optometric Technician - Medical Assistant to support pre-screenings and testing before the Doctor's examination, helping maintain efficient patient flow and affordable eye care.

No optical experience or certification is required and training is provided. This part-time role offers Sundays off and opportunities for growth within a large optical retailer.