Optometric Assistant Part Time

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

Job summary

Visionworks is seeking a charismatic OD Tech/Optometric Assistant in Owensboro, KY. You'll ensure a positive patient experience, conduct preliminary testing, and maintain accurate records while assisting in daily store operations. Competitive benefits and a supportive work environment await you at this leading vision care provider.

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.
• Licensed OD Tech must maintain a State Opticians License.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate patient records and conduct preliminary testing.
• Introduce patient to OD and provide important information.
• Support operational activities including inventory and equipment maintenance.

Skills

Customer Service

Eye Health Knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

State Opticians License

Job description

Store 549, Owensboro, Kentucky, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Friday, May 23, 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: $9.95-$13.18 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)
• 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).

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.

Compensation range for the roles is above. Applicable salary rangers 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 549, Owensboro, Kentucky, United States of America