Optometric Assistant Part Time

Visionworks of America, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid Time off

Milestone anniversary awards

Medical, Dental for Full Timers

And more!

Job summary

Visionworks of America, Inc. in Philadelphia is seeking a Clinical Specialist/Optometric Assistant to be the welcoming face of the Exam Practice, guiding patients through preliminary testing and eye-care services.

This part-time role emphasizes patient care, data accuracy, and smooth handoffs to the OD and sales teams, with benefits and discounts offered.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent required.
• Customer or patient care experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate clearly with patients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Maintain patient records before conducting preliminary testing.
• Introduce patient to OD and provide OD with important information.
• Transition patient from doctor to sales floor and advise on products.
• Support exam lane operations, restock and answer phones to aid patient experience.

Skills

Customer service experience

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Store 676, Columbus Commons, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Monday, August 3, 2026 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 Type: Part Time
Pay Range:$13.70 - $18.47 per hour.

The Role:

A VisionworksClinical 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.

• Maintain complete and accurate patient records before conducing 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

Qualifications:

• Related customer or patient experience preferred, but not necessary
• 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

• 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, 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 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 676, Columbus Commons, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America