Part-Time Optometry Pre-Screening Technician

National Vision, Inc.; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Stock purchase plan

Parental leave

Employee eyewear discount

College scholarship program

Job summary

National Vision, Inc. is seeking a Part-Time Optometric Technician - Medical Assistant to support front-line patient care in an eye-care setting. You will conduct pre-screenings, assist the optometrist, and help explain preliminary exams.

The role emphasizes accuracy, learning optical terminology, and strong customer service. Prior optical experience is preferred but not required; training is provided. Join a growing national optical retailer offering competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities

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 experience

Optical knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Multitasking

Time management

Professional appearance

Job description

National Vision, Inc. is seeking a Part-Time Optometric Technician - Medical Assistant to support front-line patient care in an eye-care setting. You will conduct pre-screenings, assist the optometrist, and help explain preliminary exams.

The role emphasizes accuracy, learning optical terminology, and strong customer service. Prior optical experience is preferred but not required; training is provided. Join a growing national optical retailer offering competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities