Location & Practice Overview

This part-time opening supports patients at an America’s Best optical location in the Richmond, Virginia metropolitan area. The store combines eyewear selection with on-site eye care under the National Vision network.

Practice Type Retail optical clinic with integrated eye-care services
Facility America’s Best store
Care Setting Outpatient pretest and doctor’s office environment
Patient Setting Individuals seeking routine eye examinations and related vision services

Responsibilities

  • Perform exam pre-screenings and preliminary vision testing before the optometrist sees the patient
  • Explain the types of preliminary examinations to patients in clear language
  • Complete necessary paperwork and record testing results accurately
  • Promote visual field testing and retinal screenings to eligible patients
  • Review prescriptions and patient information carefully and identify special needs
  • Consult with the optician, optometrist, or retail management when additional assistance is required
  • Maintain a professional atmosphere in the doctor’s office and pretest room and keep equipment in proper working condition

Day-to-day work focuses on preparing patients efficiently so the optometrist can complete the examination without delay.

Qualifications & Requirements

Optical experience and certification are not required. The company provides training. Candidates who already have retail or customer-service background will find the transition easier.

Experience
Previous retail or optical experience preferred but not required
Customer Interaction
Strong customer-service skills and the ability to give clear, concise instructions
Learning Readiness
Willingness to learn optical knowledge, ocular terminology, and standard abbreviations
Work Habits
Detail-oriented with solid organizational, multitasking, and time-management skills
Presentation
Professional attitude and appearance

Compensation & Benefits

Hourly pay is listed for this part-time role. Additional benefits are available through National Vision.

  • Compensation: $14.25–$16.27 per hour
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match and employee stock purchase plan
  • Paid sick time
  • Parental leave
  • Employee eyewear discount
  • Training programs, educational courses, and internal promotion opportunities

Schedule & Work Environment

Employment Type Part-time
Sunday Schedule America’s Best stores are closed every Sunday
Work Setting On-site retail optical clinic with pretest room
Daily Focus Supporting patient flow between pretest and the optometrist’s examination

Patient Population & Clinical Setting

Patients typically visit for routine eye examinations, vision testing, and related optical services in a customer-facing retail environment.

Primary Visits Routine comprehensive eye exams and vision-related care
Encounter Type Outpatient appointments that begin with pretest
Support Role Escalation of special needs to the optometrist or optician when identified

Clinical Focus & Key Services

The clinical content of the role centers on the pretest process that precedes the optometrist’s examination.

Preliminary Vision Testing Standard pre-examination assessments performed before the doctor’s evaluation
Visual Field Testing Offered and performed for eligible patients as part of the pretest sequence
Retinal Screening Support Promotion and facilitation of retinal screening when appropriate

Role Highlights

Several practical features make this opening straightforward for candidates new to optical work.

  • No optical experience or certification required; training is provided
  • Part-time schedule with every Sunday off because stores remain closed
  • Direct daily collaboration with the optometrist during the pretest-to-exam handoff
  • Opportunity to develop pretest and optical skills through employer-provided training

About National Vision (America’s Best)

America’s Best is part of National Vision, one of the largest optical retailers in the United States. The brand operates more than 1,000 stores that combine eyewear and eye-care services under one roof.

Organization National Vision
Brand America’s Best Contacts and Eyeglasses
Scale More than 1,000 America’s Best stores

Frequently Asked Questions

Is previous optical experience required?
No. Optical experience and certification are not required. The employer provides training for the role.
What does the technician actually do each day?
The main work is conducting pre-screenings and preliminary vision tests, explaining those tests to patients, documenting results, and helping keep patient flow moving smoothly into the optometrist’s examination.
Does the schedule include Sundays?
No. America’s Best locations are closed every Sunday, so Sunday shifts are not part of the schedule.
Will I work directly with the optometrist?
Yes. The technician prepares patients through pretest so the optometrist can begin the examination, and consults the doctor when special needs are identified.
What training is available?
The company supplies training for the position and offers additional educational courses along with internal promotion pathways.

Optometric Technician - Medical Assistant - Part Time in Richmond, VA

This part-time Optometric Technician and Medical Assistant role at an America’s Best location in the Richmond, Virginia area focuses on pre-examination testing that prepares patients for the optometrist. Duties include performing preliminary vision assessments, explaining tests, documenting results, and promoting visual field and retinal screenings when appropriate. No optical experience or certification is required; training is provided. The position is scheduled part-time with Sundays free because America’s Best stores are closed that day. Pay is $14.25–$16.27 per hour and is accompanied by a 401(k) with company match, stock purchase plan, paid sick time, parental leave, and an employee eyewear discount. The work takes place in a retail optical clinic that combines eyewear and eye care, giving technicians regular interaction with both patients and the doctor.

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