Optometric Assistant Part Time

Optometric Assistant (Part‑time) – Visionworks of America

This role is a part‑time position within the storefront exam lane. You will serve as the first point of contact for patients, guiding them through the exam process and collaborating with the optometrist and sales team.

Part Time

$15 – $18.54 per hour

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

• Related customer or patient experience preferred, but not necessary
• HS diploma, GED or equivalent related job experience

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

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

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

Visionworks is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all are seen and heard equally as we embrace Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI).