Optometric Assistant Part Time

Visionworks of America, Inc.; Tennessee; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading vision care company is seeking an OD Tech/Optometric Assistant to enhance patient experiences. This part-time role involves preliminary testing and guiding patients through their vision care journey, ensuring they receive exceptional service. Ideal candidates will have customer service experience and a commitment to patient care.

Benefits

Employee discounts

Vision coverage

Paid parental leave

401(k)

Paid time off

Medical and dental benefits for full-timers

Qualifications

• Customer or patient service experience preferred.
• Licensed OD Techs must maintain a State Opticians License.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate patient records before conducting preliminary testing.
• Assist in transitioning patients from the doctor to the sales floor.
• Support daily operational activities such as restocking and cleaning equipment.

Skills

Customer service

Education

HS diploma, GED, or equivalent experience

Job description

Store 560, Madison, Tennessee, United States of America

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Job Description

Posted: Monday, May 19, 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 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 passionate people committed to helping customers look and see great.

Pay Class:

Part Time

Pay:

$10.64-$14.10 per hour

The Role:

A Visionworks OD Tech/Optometric Assistant is the face of our Exam Practice, dedicated to ensuring the best patient experience. This role involves being trained and knowledgeable about eye health, preliminary testing, optics, our products/services, and managed vision care. The OD Tech guides patients through the initial steps of their vision care journey, ensuring their needs are met in a friendly and professional manner.

• Maintain accurate patient records before conducting preliminary testing.
• Introduce patients to the OD and provide relevant patient information.
• Assist in transitioning patients from the doctor to the sales floor, providing associates with necessary information to recommend products and services.
• Support daily operational activities such as restocking, cleaning equipment, and answering phones to enhance the patient experience.
• Support store operations including opening and closing the store as needed.

Qualifications:

• Customer or patient service experience preferred but not required.
• HS diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
• Licensed OD Techs must maintain a State Opticians License.

What We Offer:

We provide a competitive benefits package, including employee discounts, vision coverage, paid parental leave, bereavement leave, 401(k), paid time off, milestone awards, medical and dental benefits for full-timers, and more.

Our Commitment:

At Visionworks, we value diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fair treatment and advancement for all individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ethnicity, disability, or veteran status.

Compensation ranges are above, with actual pay determined by experience and other factors. The role may include bonuses, equity, and commissions.

Job Details:

Job Family: Contributor

Job Function: Retail

Incentive Plan: Pay Type Hourly

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