Optometric Assistant Part Time

Visionworks of America, Inc.; Catonsville (MD); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Clinical Specialist/Optometric Assistant to enhance patient experiences in their vision care practice. This role involves maintaining patient records, facilitating eye exams, and supporting operational activities to ensure a seamless journey for every patient. If you are passionate about customer service and eye health, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a company that values diversity and inclusion while offering competitive benefits, including a 401(k) plan and paid time off. Bring your unique voice to a team that is dedicated to making a difference in the vision care industry.

Benefits

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Milestone Anniversary Awards

Medical and Dental for Full Timers

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• Preferred experience in customer or patient service.
• High School diploma or equivalent experience required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate patient records and conduct preliminary testing.
• Assist in transitioning patients and provide necessary information.
• Support operational activities in the store's exam lane.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Knowledge of Eye Health

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Store 433, Catonsville, Maryland, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Monday, April 14, 2025 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: $15 - $16.79 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.

1. Maintain complete and accurate patient records before conducting preliminary testing.
2. Introduce patient to OD and provide OD with important patient information.
3. 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.
4. 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:

1. Related customer or patient experience preferred, but not necessary.
2. 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:

1. 401 (k) Savings Plan
2. Paid Time off
3. Milestone anniversary awards
4. Medical, Dental for Full Timers
5. 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 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.

Store 433, Catonsville, Maryland, United States of America