Optometric Assistant Part Time

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

Job summary

An established industry player in vision care is seeking passionate individuals to join their team as Clinical Specialists. In this part-time role, you will be the welcoming face of the practice, guiding patients through their eye care journey with exceptional customer service. You'll assist in preliminary testing, maintain patient records, and support daily operations to enhance the overall patient experience. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a friendly environment dedicated to providing quality vision care while enjoying a competitive benefits package and opportunities for personal growth.

Benefits

Employee Discounts

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Qualifications

• Customer service experience preferred but not required.
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain complete and accurate patient records before conducting preliminary testing.
• Support daily operational activities, including restocking inventory and answering phones.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Store 325, Port Richey, Florida, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 5:00 AM

About Us:

Want to bring the “care” back to the vision care industry? We're looking for charismatic individuals who are passionate about helping customers look and see great. Whether it's a friendly voice over the phone or a welcoming smile when a patient walks into your store, we need team members dedicated to exceptional customer service.

Pay Type: Part Time

Pay Range: $15-$18.54 per hour

The Role:

A Visionworks Clinical Specialist (CS)/Optometric Assistant is the face of our Exam Practice, dedicated to ensuring the best experience for every patient. This role involves training and knowledge in eye health, preliminary testing, optics, products/services, and managed vision care. The CS guides patients through the initial steps of their eye care journey, ensuring their needs are met in a friendly and professional manner.

• Maintain complete and accurate patient records before conducting preliminary testing
• Introduce patients to the OD and provide relevant patient information
• Transition patients from the doctor to the sales floor, assisting associates in educating and recommending suitable products and services
• Support daily operational activities, including restocking inventory, cleaning equipment, and answering phones to enhance the patient experience

Qualifications:

• Customer or patient service experience preferred but not required
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience

What We Offer:

At Visionworks, we provide a competitive benefits package, including employee discounts, 401(k) savings plan, paid time off, milestone anniversary awards, medical and dental coverage for full-timers, and more. We value authentic leadership and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) in our workplace.

Visionworks is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair treatment and non-discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender, national origin, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, or other protected categories. Compensation includes base pay, potential bonuses, equity, and commissions, depending on experience and market factors.