Optometric Technician - Medical Assistant

• Ensures high quality patient care
• Maintains a professional atmosphere and appearance of doctor’s office and pretest room
• Understands ocular terminology and diseases and knows the ocular abbreviations
• Explains to the patient the types of preliminary examinations
• Completes necessary paperwork and performs testing on patients prior to doctor examination
• Promotes visual field testing and retinal screenings to eligible patients
• Performs exam pre-screening
• Reviews prescriptions and/or patient information carefully and identifies special needs
• Consults with the optician, Doctor or Retail Management when necessary
• Fills out referral forms and follow-up paperwork as required
• Maintains accurate and organized patient records
• Ensures equipment, both Doctor’s and pre-test, is properly maintained
• Orders and maintains supplies and pharmaceuticals as directed
• Follows all store and corporate policies and procedures
• Participates in regularly scheduled mandatory communications meetings

• Fluent in reading and speaking both English and Spanish
• 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
• Detailed oriented
• Multitasking and time-management skills

Previous retail/optical experience

• 401k retirement savings with company match and stock purchase plan
• Paid sick time
• Parental leave
• Employee eyewear discount
• College scholarship program
• Training programs available
• Access to educational courses
• Emphasis on internal promotions and career advancement