Optometric Technician - Medical Assistant
National VisionSpringfield, Missouri, United States
Posted March 10, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
At National Vision, we believe everyone deserves to see their best to live their best. We help people by making quality eye care and eyewear more affordable and accessible.
Job Description
The optometric technician is key for keeping patient flow efficient, assisting the optometrist by conducting pre-screenings and testing prior to the Doctor’s examination.
Requirements
- 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.
Benefits
- Health & Dental Insurance
- 401k Retirement Savings
- Flex Spending Account
- Generous Paid Time Off & Company Holidays
- Parental Leave
- Employee Eyewear Discount
- Overtime pay when applicable