Optometric Assistant

Visionworks of America; Gurnee (IL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 23,818; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision Coverage

Paid Parental Leave

401(k) Savings Plan

Medical/Dental for Full Timers

Job summary

Visionworks of America in Gurnee, Illinois is seeking a Clinical Specialist/Optometric Assistant dedicated to enhancing every patient's experience. The role requires maintaining patient records, assisting with eye exams, and supporting a welcoming environment.

We provide a competitive benefits package, including vision coverage and paid time off. Candidates should possess customer service skills and a high school diploma or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service or patient care is preferred.
• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent job experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate patient records.
• Assist patients through their exam experience.
• Support operational activities to enhance patient experience.

Skills

Customer service

Patient interaction

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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: Full Time

Pay Range: $15 - $17.29 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 conducting 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:

• Vision Coverage
• Paid Parental Leave
• Bereavement Leave
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Paid Time off
• Milestone anniversary awards
• Medical, Dental for Full Timers

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).

Visionworks is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender, national origin, ethnicity, disability or veteran status, or any other protected status designated by federal, state or local law.

Compensation range for the roles is listed above. Applicable salary ranges 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.