Optometric Assistant Part Time

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate OD Tech/Optometric Assistant to enhance the vision care experience. This role is vital in ensuring patients receive the best care from their first visit, guiding them through preliminary testing and maintaining accurate records. You'll be the friendly face that introduces patients to their eye care journey, ensuring they feel welcomed and informed. With a competitive benefits package, including vision coverage and a 401(k) savings plan, this position offers a fulfilling opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives while being part of a diverse and inclusive team.

Benefits

Vision Coverage

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Milestone Anniversary Awards

Medical and Dental for Full Timers

Qualifications

• Customer or patient experience preferred, but not necessary.
• HS diploma or equivalent experience required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate patient records and conduct preliminary testing.
• Transition patients and provide necessary information to associates.
• Support operational activities for the store's exam lane.

Skills

Customer Service

Patient Interaction

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

State Opticians License (if applicable)

Job description

Store 571, Knoxville, Tennessee, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 5:00 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 Class: Part Time
Pay: $10.64-$14.10 per hour

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
• Licensed OD Techs will have/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
• 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 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 571, Knoxville, Tennessee, United States of America