Optometric Assistant

Visionworks of America, Inc.; Bloomfield (NJ); On-site; USD 24,521 - 36,781; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid Time off

Milestone anniversary awards

Medical, Dental for Part Timers

And more!

Job summary

Visionworks in Bloomfield, NJ is seeking a friendly Clinical Specialist/Optometric Assistant to be the face of our exam practice. This part-time role involves patient greetings, preliminary testing, and guiding patients from check-in to the exam floor with clear information.

You'll help maintain records, assist the OD, stock and clean equipment, and support a smooth patient journey. Prior customer or patient service is preferred; HS diploma or GED required; benefits include 401(k) and paid time

Qualifications

• HS diploma, GED or equivalent required.
• Related customer or patient experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain patient records before conducing preliminary testing.
• Introduce patient to OD and provide OD with important patient information.
• Transition patient from doctor to sales floor and educate/advise on products and services.
• Execute day-to-day operational tasks to support exam lane maintenance and patient experience (restocking, cleaning, answering phones).

Skills

Customer service

Education

HS diploma or GED

Job description

Store 450, Bloomfield, Bloomfield, New Jersey, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Friday, July 31, 2026 at 4:00 AM

About Us

Want to bring the “care” back to the vision care industry? We're looking for charismatic types who are ready to be the heart of our brand. Whether it's a friendly voice over the phone, or a welcoming smile when a patient walks into your store, we need individuals who are passionate about helping customers look great and see great.

Pay Type: Part Time

Pay Range: $17.80- $26.70 per hour.

The Role

A Visionworks Clinical Specialist (CS)/Optometric Assistant is the very face of our Exam Practice and is dedicated to ensuring the best possible journey for every patient. This person is trained and knowledgeable about eye health and preliminary testing, optics, our products/services and managed vision care. The CS personally takes the patient through the first steps of the Visionworks experience ensuring their eye exam needs are met in a simple, human and bold way.

• Maintain complete and accurate patient records before conducing preliminary testing
• Introduce patient to OD and provide OD with important patient information
• Transition patient from doctor to sales floor and provide associates necessary information to educate and recommend products and services that meet their eye care needs
• Execute day-to-day operational activities to support the store's exam lane maintenance and patient experience goals including restocking inventory, cleaning equipment, and answering phones to meet additional patient needs

Qualifications

• Related customer or patient experience preferred, but not necessary
• HS diploma, GED or equivalent related job experience

What we offer!

At Visionworks, we offer a generous, competitive benefits package (for our part timers, too!) and exclusive employee discounts —including but not limited to

• 401 (k) Savings Plan
• Paid Time off
• Milestone anniversary awards
• Medical, Dental for Full Timers
• And more!

Everyone has a story that makes them who they are. At Visionworks, we’re looking for charismatic people who can lead authentically and with their own unique voice. We are actively committed to fostering an environment where all are seen and heard equally as we embrace Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I).

VSP Vision is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

Compensation range for the roles is listed above. Applicable salary rangers may differ across markets. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. As a part of the compensation package, this role may include eligible bonuses, equity, and commissions.

Store 450, Bloomfield, Bloomfield, New Jersey, United States of America