Optometric Assistant
Want to bring the “care” back to the vision care industry? We're looking for charismatic types who are ready to be the heart of our brand. Whether it's a friendly voice over the phone, or a welcoming smile when a patient walks into your store, we need individuals who are passionate about helping customers look great and see great.
Pay range: $12.82 - $17.29 per hour (full-time).
About the role
A Visionworks Clinical Specialist (CS)/Optometric Assistant is the very face of our Exam Practice and is dedicated to ensuring the best possible journey for every patient. This person is trained and knowledgeable about eye health and preliminary testing, optics, our products/services, and managed vision care. The CS personally takes the patient through the first steps of the Visionworks experience, ensuring their eye exam needs are met in a simple, human, and bold way.
- Maintain complete and accurate patient records before conducting 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.
Requirements
- Related customer or patient experience preferred, but not necessary.
- HS diploma, GED, or equivalent related job experience.
Benefits
At Visionworks, we offer a generous, competitive benefits package (for our part-timers, too!) and exclusive employee discounts, including but not limited to:
- Vision Coverage
- Paid Parental Leave
- Bereavement Leave
- 401(k) Savings Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Milestone anniversary awards
- Medical, Dental (for full-timers)
- And more!