Optometric Assistant — Patient Care Specialist

Visionworks; Pittsburgh, Northern (Allegheny County, KY); Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full 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

Job summary

Visionworks in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking a Clinical Specialist (CS)/Optometric Assistant to be the face of our Exam Practice. You will guide patients through the Visionworks experience, perform preliminary testing, and connect patients with the OD and sales team.

This role emphasizes eye health knowledge, customer service, and hands-on support for the exam lane. We offer a full-time position with benefits and opportunities to grow within a friendly, bold brand.

Qualifications

• Related customer or patient experience preferred, but not necessary
• HS diploma, GED or equivalent related job experience

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Customer service

Phone communication

Education

HS diploma, GED or equivalent

Job description

Visionworks in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking a Clinical Specialist (CS)/Optometric Assistant to be the face of our Exam Practice. You will guide patients through the Visionworks experience, perform preliminary testing, and connect patients with the OD and sales team.

This role emphasizes eye health knowledge, customer service, and hands-on support for the exam lane. We offer a full-time position with benefits and opportunities to grow within a friendly, bold brand.