Optometric Assistant Part Time - NJ

Visionworks of America; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading vision care company as an Optometric Assistant in Paramus, NJ. This part-time role involves guiding patients through their eye care journey, supporting daily operations, and ensuring a welcoming experience. Enjoy a competitive benefits package, including vision coverage and paid time off. Ideal candidates will have a passion for customer service and a high school diploma.

Benefits

Vision Coverage

Paid Parental Leave

Bereavement Leave

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Milestone Anniversary Awards

Medical and Dental for Full Timers

Qualifications

• Customer or patient service experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate patient records before preliminary testing.
• Transition patients from doctor to sales floor.
• Support daily store operations including inventory and answering phones.

Skills

Customer Service

Education

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent

Job description

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About Us
Want to bring the “care” back to the vision care industry? We're looking for charismatic individuals who are passionate about helping customers look and see great. Whether it's a friendly voice over the phone or a welcoming smile in-store, we need you to be the heart of our brand.

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 human and bold way.

• Maintain accurate patient records before preliminary testing
• Introduce patients to the OD and share important information
• Transition patients from doctor to sales floor and assist with product and service recommendations
• Support daily store operations including inventory, equipment cleaning, and answering phones

Qualifications

• Customer or patient service experience preferred but not required
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent

What We Offer

We provide a competitive benefits package (including for part-timers) and exclusive employee discounts such as:

• Vision Coverage
• Paid Parental Leave
• Bereavement Leave
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Milestone Anniversary Awards
• Medical and Dental for Full Timers
• And more!

We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, and are committed to fair treatment for all applicants regardless of race, gender, age, or other protected statuses.