Optometry Assistant

Hopkins Eye Center Pa; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 15,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision insurance

Training & development

Free uniforms

Employee discounts

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Hopkins Eye Center Pa in Greenville, SC is hiring an Optometry Assistant to support our optometrist with pre-testing, patient care, and data entry. Training is provided as needed, with part-time hours and potential growth into a full-time role.

Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, tech-savvy, and able to learn medical terminology and eye care software. Prior eye-care experience is a plus but not required.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or two years of college completed.
• Medical or optometric assistant certification is a plus.
• Proficient typing and basic software skills (EHR, MS Office).
• Ability to learn medical terminology and eye-care software.

Responsibilities

• Perform specialized pre-testing using diagnostic equipment.
• Clean and organize examination rooms and equipment.
• Enter and manage data in the EHR system accurately.
• Scan and organize patient documents for records.
• Generate reports and design forms as needed.
• Educate patients and caregivers on treatments as directed by the doctor.
• Coordinate between doctor and therapists to support care plans.

Skills

Medical terminology

EHR

Data entry

Typing

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate’s degree

Two years of college

Medical or optometric assistant certification

Tools

EHR

Microsoft Office

Job description

We’re Hiring: OPTOMETRY ASSISTANT - WILL TRAIN

Location: Greenville County, SC

Part-Time, opportunity to grow into Full-Time

Join a mission-driven, patient-focused practice!

Are you detail-oriented, tech-savvy, and passionate about healthcare? We’re seeking a dedicated Assistant to support our Optometrist in delivering life-changing care to patients with vision disorders. Will provide Training as needed.

Position Overview

• Specialized pre-testing using advanced diagnostic equipment (visual fields, retinal camera, VEP, etc.)
• Cleaning and tidying of examination rooms and equipment
• Accurate data entry into electronic health records (EHR)
• Scanning and organizing patient documents
• Administrative support: Generating reports and designing forms when needed
• Educating patients and caregivers on treatments as indicated by doctor
• Coordination between doctor and therapists to support ongoing care plans

Ideal Candidate

• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
• Knowledge of or ability to learn medical terminology, technology and software
• Friendly and professional bedside manner; ability to connect with people
• Comfortable working with elderly, toddlers, and people with special needs
• Experience in eye care is a plus (but not required – we’ll train the right person!)
• Passion for helping people recover and thrive

  Education & Skills

  • Associate’s Degree or two years of college
  • Medical or optometric assistant certification is a plus
  • Proficiency in typing and basic software systems (EHR, Microsoft Office)

  Why Work With Us

  • Supportive team environment
  • Meaningful work that makes a difference
  • Opportunities to learn and grow in a unique healthcare niche
  • Competitive pay and benefits

  Benefits

  • Employee discounts
  • Free uniforms
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Training & development
  • Vision insurance

  We can’t wait to meet someone who shares our passion for specialized vision care!