Optical Shop Administrative Assistant

PDS Consultants Inc.; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible spending account

Dental Insurance

401(k) matching

Employee assistance program

Employee discount

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Job summary

PDS Optical in Gainesville, FL is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support Veterans and daily store operations at the VA location. You will greet patients, process orders, handle basic bookkeeping, and maintain a friendly, professional service standard.

This full-time role offers a daytime schedule (Mon-Fri, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM) with no nights or weekends, and pay in the $20–$24/hour range plus benefits. Join a team dedicated to GREAT Veteran CARE.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Optical experience is preferred but not required.
• Good computer skills and working knowledge of standard computer equipment.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced setting.
• Dependable, self-motivated, and customer focused.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly, professional, and efficient service to Veterans.
• Assist with duties associated with the daily opening and closing of the store
• Greet and help patients with information necessary to receive their eyewear
• Basic bookkeeping duties associated with tracking patient's order and recording purchases, collecting payment and other necessary information for each patient

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Optical experience

Computer skills

Fast-paced

Dependable

Self-motivated

Customer focus

Job description

PDS Optical is a SDVOSB Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business that manufactures a very large number of eyeglasses each day. We have Optical Laboratories in Louisville, KY and Fort Lauderdale, FL and manage many optical stores across the US and Puerto Rico. We take great pride in our product and are especially thankful to produce eyeglasses for United States Veterans. PDS Optical is an Equal Opportunity employer who values everyone and is committed to EEO for all. We consider our employees to be our most valuable asset and would love for you to consider joining our team.

Join Our Team at PDS Optical!

At PDS Optical, we are committed to delivering exceptional eyewear and outstanding service to our Veterans. We're seeking an Administrative Assistant to join our team at the Gainesville, FL VA and help us uphold our mission of providing GREAT Veteran CARE!

Position Details:

• Full-time | Monday - Friday | 8:00 AM 4:30 PM
• No nights or weekends
• Pay Range: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide friendly, professional, and efficient service to Veterans.
• Assist with duties associated with the daily opening and closing of the store
• Greet and help patients with information necessary to receive their eyewear
• Basic bookkeeping duties associated with tracking patient's order and recording purchases, collecting payment and other necessary information for each patient

Qualifications:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Optical experience is preferred but not required
• Good computer skills and working knowledge of standard computer equipment
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced setting.
• Dependable, self-motivated, and customer focused.

Why Join Us?

At PDS Optical, we value work-life balance and are dedicated to supporting our team members personally and professionally.

Benefits We Offer:

• Health insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Dental Insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program

Join a team where your skills and dedication make a difference in the lives of Veterans. Be part of a supportive, professional environment that fosters growth and success.

PDS Optical is an Equal Opportunity and Drug Free Workplace Employer with affirmative Action plans for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities as required under VEVRAA and Section 503, respectively.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender or sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal

If you need an accommodation seeking employment with PDS Optical of assistance in applying for any of our open positions, please email hrhelpdesk @pdsoptical.com or call 954-852-0340. Accommodations are made on a case-by-case basis.

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