Optometric Assistant Part Time

Part-time

Visionworks

Elizabethtown, KYPart-time$9.95–13.18/hrPosted 3mo agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation

$9.95–13.18/hr

Location

Elizabethtown, KY

Schedule

Part-time

Work Authorization

Not specified

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Job overview

Visionworks is hiring an Optometric Assistant Part Time. The Optometric Assistant Part Time at Visionworks is responsible for ensuring a positive patient journey by conducting preliminary eye health testing and providing information to the Optometrist. This role involves guiding patients through the initial steps of their eye exam, educating them on products and services, and performing operational activities to maintain the exam lane and patient experience.

Key focus areas include Maintain complete and accurate patient records before conducting preliminary testing, Introduce patient to OD and provide OD with important patient information, and Transition patient from doctor to sales floor and provide associates necessary information.

Successful candidates bring High School Diploma/GED.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Qualifications

High School Diploma/G.E.D.Related Customer or Patient Experience

Benefits

Vision Insurance

Parental Leave

401(k) Match

Paid Time Off

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Full job description

Experience Required

None

Minimum Education Required

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

Compensation

$7.25 / hourly

Hours Per Week

Number Of Positions

Work Schedule and Shift Requirements

First (Day)

Job Description

About Us:

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 Class: Part Time

Pay: $9.95 - $13.18 per hour

The Role:

A Visionworks OD Tech/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 OD Tech 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 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

Will open/close the store/office to support business as needed

Qualifications:

Related customer or patient experience preferred, but not necessary

HS diploma, GED or equivalent related job experience

What we offer!

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!

Everyone has a story that makes them who they are. At Visionworks, we're looking for charismatic people who can lead authentically and with their own unique voice. We are actively committed to fostering an environment where all are seen and heard equally as we embrace Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I).

VSP Vision is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to age, gender, r ace, color, r eligion, s ex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

Compensation range for the roles is above. Applicable salary rangers may differ across markets. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. As a part of the compensation package, this role may include eligible bonuses, equity, and commissions.

Visionworks is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to age, gender, r ace, color, r eligion, s ex, national origin, gender identity, s exual orientation, disability, or protected veteran status.