Part-Time Optometric Assistant, Vision Care Specialist

Visionworks; Saxonburg (PA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 24,000; 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

Job summary

Visionworks seeks a Clinical Specialist (CS)/Optometric Assistant to be the welcoming face of our exam practice, guiding patients through the first steps of their vision care journey with warmth and expertise. You’ll handle preliminary testing, educate patients, and help transition them from the doctor to sales, ensuring a smooth and personalized experience.

The role emphasizes strong customer service, basic eye health knowledge, and collaboration with OD to meet patient needs in a fast-paced

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/patient experience

Education

HS diploma or GED

Job description

Visionworks seeks a Clinical Specialist (CS)/Optometric Assistant to be the welcoming face of our exam practice, guiding patients through the first steps of their vision care journey with warmth and expertise. You’ll handle preliminary testing, educate patients, and help transition them from the doctor to sales, ensuring a smooth and personalized experience.

The role emphasizes strong customer service, basic eye health knowledge, and collaboration with OD to meet patient needs in a fast-paced