Optometric Assistant

Visionworks; New Albany (IN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to bringing care back to the vision care industry. As an OD Tech/Optometric Assistant, you'll be the welcoming face for patients, guiding them through their eye care journey with warmth and expertise. This role offers the chance to make a real difference in people's lives while working in a supportive environment that values diversity and inclusion. With a competitive benefits package and opportunities for personal growth, this position is perfect for those passionate about helping others see and look their best.

Benefits

Vision Coverage

Paid Parental Leave

Bereavement Leave

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Milestone Anniversary Awards

Medical and Dental for Full Timers

Qualifications

• Customer experience preferred but not necessary.
• Must have a State Opticians License if licensed.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate patient records and conduct preliminary testing.
• Transition patients from doctor to sales floor for product recommendations.
• Support store operations including inventory and equipment maintenance.

Skills

Customer Service

Patient Interaction

Optics Knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

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 Class : Full Time
Pay: $10.64-$14.10 per hour

The Role:

A VisionworksOD Tech/Optometric Assistantis 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 OD Tech 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 patientfrom doctor to sales floor and provide associates necessary information to educate and recommend products and services that meet their eye care needs
• Executeday-to-dayoperational 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
• Will open/close the store/office to support business asneeded

Qualifications:

• Related customer or patient experience preferred, but not necessary
• HS diploma, GED or equivalent related job experience
• Licensed OD Techs willhave/maintain a State Opticians License

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
• 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).

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, gender identity, 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 above. Applicable salary rangers may differ across markets.Actualpay 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, andcommissions.