Part-Time Optometric Technician: Patient Care Prep

National Vision, Inc.; Holland (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k retirement savings with company 5

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 for a part-time position. The role supports the optometrist with pre-screenings and testing before examinations, helping maintain patient flow and high-quality care.

No prior optical experience required; training provided. Ideal candidates have strong communication, organization, and multitasking skills, with professional appearance. Benefits include 401k, parental leave, and eyewear discounts.

Qualifications

• Retail/optical experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to learn optical knowledge.
• Ability to give instruction clearly to customers.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Detail-oriented with good multitasking and time management.
• 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 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

Patient care

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Multitasking

Time-management

Professional appearance

Clear instruction

Job description

America's Best, part of National Vision, Inc., is seeking an Optometric Technician - Medical Assistant for a part-time position. The role supports the optometrist with pre-screenings and testing before examinations, helping maintain patient flow and high-quality care.

No prior optical experience required; training provided. Ideal candidates have strong communication, organization, and multitasking skills, with professional appearance. Benefits include 401k, parental leave, and eyewear discounts.