Optometric Assistant Part Time - NJ

Visionworks of America, Inc.; New Jersey; On-site; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in the vision care industry seeks a Clinical Specialist/Optometric Assistant to enhance patient experiences. This part-time role involves guiding patients through their eye care journey, ensuring their needs are met with care and professionalism. Ideal candidates have customer experience and a high school diploma. Competitive benefits and a supportive work environment await you.

Benefits

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Milestone Anniversary Awards

Medical and Dental Insurance for Full Timers

Qualifications

• Related customer or patient experience preferred.
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate patient records before conducting preliminary testing.
• Support daily operational activities, including restocking and cleaning equipment.

Skills

Customer Experience

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Store 459, Morristown, New Jersey, United States of America

Job Description

Posted: Friday, May 9, 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 dedicated to helping customers look and see great.

Pay Type: Part Time, 20 - 29 hours

Pay Range: $17.80 - $26.70 per hour

The Role:

A Visionworks Clinical Specialist (CS)/Optometric Assistant is the face of our Exam Practice, dedicated to ensuring the best patient journey. 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 experience, ensuring their eye exam needs are met in a simple, human, and engaging way.

• Maintain accurate patient records before conducting preliminary testing.
• Introduce patients to the OD and provide essential patient information.
• Transition patients from the doctor to the sales floor, providing associates with necessary information to educate and recommend suitable products and services.
• Support daily operational activities, including restocking, cleaning equipment, and answering phones to enhance the patient experience.

Qualifications:

• Related customer or patient experience preferred but not required.
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent; related job experience is also acceptable.

What We Offer:

At Visionworks, we provide a competitive benefits package, including employee discounts, and more, such as:

• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Milestone Anniversary Awards
• Medical and Dental Insurance for Full Timers

We value authentic leadership and diversity. Visionworks is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees are seen and heard, embracing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I).

VSP Vision is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to age, gender, race, religion, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We maintain a drug-free workplace with pre-employment substance testing.

Compensation details are as listed; actual pay will depend on experience and other factors. The role may include bonuses, equity, and commissions as part of the total compensation package.