Part-Time Optometric Technician & Medical Assistant Training

National Vision, Inc.; Virginia; On-site; USD 20,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k retirement savings with company??

Parental leave

Employee eyewear discount

College scholarship program

Job summary

America's Best, part of National Vision, Inc., is seeking an Optometric Technician - Medical Assistant (Part Time) to support the optometrist with pre-screenings and testing before examinations. No optical experience or certification is required; training is provided and you can grow with our team.

This role focuses on high-quality patient care, maintaining a professional office environment, and accurate documentation while supporting a leading eyewear and eye care retailer.

Qualifications

• Previous retail/optical experience preferred, but not required.
• Ability to learn optical knowledge.
• Able to give instructions clearly 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.

Job description

America's Best, part of National Vision, Inc., is seeking an Optometric Technician - Medical Assistant (Part Time) to support the optometrist with pre-screenings and testing before examinations. No optical experience or certification is required; training is provided and you can grow with our team.

This role focuses on high-quality patient care, maintaining a professional office environment, and accurate documentation while supporting a leading eyewear and eye care retailer.