Vision Care Pretest Technician - Growth & Benefits

America's Best; Grandville (MI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Paid sick time

Parental leave

Employee eyewear discount

College scholarship program

Job summary

America's Best in Grandville, MI is seeking an optometric technician to support the eye care team with pre-screenings and testing before the Doctor’s examination. You’ll help manage patient flow, maintain a professional office, and ensure equipment is properly maintained in a high-quality retail setting.

No optical experience is required initially, as training is provided. If you enjoy helping customers and working in a fast-paced environment, this role offers growth opportunities within

Qualifications

• Previous retail/optical experience preferred, but not required.
• Strong customer service skills.
• 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

Customer service

Optical knowledge

Instruction skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Multitasking

Time management

Professionalism

Job description

America's Best in Grandville, MI is seeking an optometric technician to support the eye care team with pre-screenings and testing before the Doctor’s examination. You’ll help manage patient flow, maintain a professional office, and ensure equipment is properly maintained in a high-quality retail setting.

No optical experience is required initially, as training is provided. If you enjoy helping customers and working in a fast-paced environment, this role offers growth opportunities within