Optometric Assistant: Patient Care & Exam Support

Visionworks of America; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 23,000; 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 of America in Tampa is seeking a friendly Clinical Specialist/Optometric Assistant to be the face of our exam practice. You will guide patients through the eye care journey, perform preliminary testing, and connect patients with optical products and services in a simple, human, and bold way.

The role emphasizes eye health knowledge, customer service, and strong communication. HS diploma or GED required; experience in retail or healthcare preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer or patient service preferred.
• HS diploma, GED or equivalent required.
• Experience in eye care or optical preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain complete and accurate patient records and perform preliminary testing.
• Introduce patient to the OD and relay important information.
• Transition patient from doctor to sales floor and educate on products/services.
• Support exam lane maintenance and patient experience goals (stock, cleaning, phones).

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Education

HS diploma or GED

Job description

Visionworks of America in Tampa is seeking a friendly Clinical Specialist/Optometric Assistant to be the face of our exam practice. You will guide patients through the eye care journey, perform preliminary testing, and connect patients with optical products and services in a simple, human, and bold way.

The role emphasizes eye health knowledge, customer service, and strong communication. HS diploma or GED required; experience in retail or healthcare preferred.