Optometric Assistant Part Time

Visionworks; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 1,529,000 - 2,562,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision Coverage

Paid Parental Leave

Bereavement Leave

401 (k) Savings Plan

Paid Time off

Milestone anniversary awards

Medical, Dental for Full Timers

And more!

Job summary

Visionworks is seeking a Clinical Specialist (CS)/Optometric Assistant in Salem, OR for part-time coverage. The role focuses on patient care, preliminary testing, and guiding customers smoothly from exam to sales. Experience in customer service is valued and HS diploma or GED is required.

The position offers a friendly, human experience with strong product knowledge and eye health guidance. Visionworks provides a competitive benefits package and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Related customer or patient experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain complete and accurate patient records before conduencing preliminary testing
• Introduce patient to OD and provide OD with important patient information
• Transition patient from doctor to sales floor and provide information to educate and recommend products
• Execute daily operations to support exam lane maintenance and patient experience, including restocking inventory and cleaning equipment

Skills

Customer service

Education

HS diploma or GED

Job description

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: $14.70 - $18.47 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.

• 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

• Vision Coverage
• Paid Parental Leave
• Bereavement Leave
• 401 (k) Savings Plan
• Paid Time off
• Milestone anniversary awards
• Medical, Dental for Full Timers
• And more!