Part-time Clinic Assistant - Optometry - Multiple Locations

Open Eyes Vision Center; Watauga (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

Open Eyes Vision Center in the Dallas–Fort Worth area is seeking a reliable Optometric Assistant to join our clinics in Frisco, McKinney, Garland and Mesquite. This role combines patient care with administrative support to ensure smooth clinic operations and an excellent patient experience. Saturdays are required.

Part-time shifts average 8–32 hours per week, with availability on a weekday and Saturday. We offer a flexible schedule, opportunities for advancement, a collaborative team

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Medical Assistant certification preferred but not required.
• Prior medical/optometry office experience preferred; training provided.
• Excellent customer service, multitasking, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare exam rooms and sanitize equipment.
• Escort patients, record medical history, and perform basic pre-tests (auto-refraction, tonometry, visual acuity).
• Educate patients on eye health and contact lens care.
• Assist doctors during exams and maintain accurate EHR records.
• Monitor and restock clinical supplies.
• Greet and assist patients at check-in.
• Schedule appointments and manage patient flow.
• Keep clinic and reception areas clean and welcoming.

Skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant certification (preferred)

Job description

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement

Grow your career in healthcare while helping patients see their best every day!

Clinic Assistant Open Eyes Vision Center

is seeking a reliable and compassionate Optometric Assistant to join our clinics located in Frisco, McKinney, Garland and Mesquite. This role combines patient care with administrative support to ensure smooth clinic operations and an excellent patient experience. Saturdays are required.

Schedule:

Part-time, averaging 8-32 hours per week. Must be available one weekday M-F and Saturdays are required. Part-time student staff typically work according to their class schedule. For example, class days are Mon/Wed/Fri, so availability is Tuesday and Saturday. We don't offer half-day shifts, as our clinics are busy all day. Work hours are typically 9:30 am -5:30 pm.

Part-time, averaging 8-32 hours per week. Saturdays are required - always our busiest days in the clinic.

This position requires reporting to other local clinics as assigned.

Responsibilities

Clinical Duties

• Prepare exam rooms and sanitize equipment
• Escort patients, record medical history, and perform basic pre-tests (auto-refraction, tonometry, visual acuity)
• Educate patients on eye health and contact lens care
• Assist doctors during exams and maintain accurate EHR records
• Monitor and restock clinical supplies

Administrative Duties

• Greet and assist patients at check-in
• Schedule appointments and manage patient flow
• Keep clinic and reception areas clean and welcoming

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (required)
• Medical Assistant certification (preferred, not required)
• Prior medical/optometry office experience (preferred; training provided)
• Excellent customer service, multitasking, and communication skills
• Ability to stand/walk for extended periods; lift up to 25 lbs
• Professional, dependable, and team-oriented

Why Join Us?

At Open Eyes Vision Center, we pride ourselves on delivering outstanding eye care in a supportive and collaborative environment. If you're passionate about helping others and ready to grow, we'd love to meet you!