Optometric Assistant Part Time

VisionWorks; Brentwood (TN); On-site; USD 14,657 - 19,424; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision Coverage

Paid Parental Leave

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

VisionWorks in Brentwood, Tennessee, is seeking a part-time OD Tech/Optometric Assistant to enhance patient experience during eye exams. You will maintain patient records, assist with preliminary testing, and facilitate transitions to the sales floor while ensuring a welcoming atmosphere.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, and while previous customer service experience is preferred, it is not mandatory. VisionWorks offers a competitive benefits package even for part-time employees, including vision coverage, paid parental leave, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Preferred experience in customer or patient service.
• High School Diploma, GED, or relevant job experience required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain complete and accurate patient records.
• Transition patients from doctor to sales floor.
• Support day-to-day operational activities in the exam lane.

Skills

Customer service experience

Knowledge of eye health

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The Role:

A Visionworks OD Tech/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 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 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
• Will open/close the store/office to support business as needed

Qualifications:

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

Benefits:

At Visionworks, we offer a generous, competitive benefits package (for our part timers, too!) and exclusive employee discounts.

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

Compensation:

Pay Class: Part Time

Pay: $10.64 - 14.10 per hour

EEO Statement:

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.