Part-Time Optometric Technician — Training Provided

National Vision, Inc.; Fort Wayne (IN); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with match

Parental leave

Eyewear discount

Scholarship program

Job summary

National Vision, Inc. is hiring an Optometric Technician - Medical Assistant for a part-time role. The position supports eye care services with pre-screenings and tests, while training will be provided; no prior optical certification is required.

Join a large optical retailer focused on affordable eye care and eyewear, with opportunities to learn and grow within the company’s network and benefits package.

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.
• 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.
• Ensure equipment, both Doctor’s and pre-test, is properly maintained.

Skills

Retail/optical experience

Optical knowledge

Customer instruction

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Detail oriented

Multitasking

Time management

Professional appearance

Job description

National Vision, Inc. is hiring an Optometric Technician - Medical Assistant for a part-time role. The position supports eye care services with pre-screenings and tests, while training will be provided; no prior optical certification is required.

Join a large optical retailer focused on affordable eye care and eyewear, with opportunities to learn and grow within the company’s network and benefits package.