Optometric Assistant

Visionworks

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Chandler, Arizona

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Optometric Assistant manages patient records, conducts preliminary eye testing, and facilitates the patient journey from the exam lane to the sales floor. They also perform operational tasks such as cleaning equipment, restocking inventory, and answering patient inquiries.

Qualifications

We are seeking a friendly and passionate individual to join our team as an Optometric Assistant! In this role, you will be the face of our Exam Practice, ensuring patients have a positive and seamless experience. Previous customer or patient experience is preferred, but not required; a high school diploma or GED is necessary.

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: Full Time

Pay Rate: $15.15 - 18.46 per hour

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 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

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, 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 roles is listed 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

At Visionworks, we’re devoted to one thing — healthy eyes. We sit at the intersection of healthcare and retail, providing a national network of optometrists, clinical specialists, retail experts, and high-quality eyewear products and services. Our purpose is to help everyone see the world they love and we’re passionate about delivering flawless vision, unexpectedly simple. We want to ensure every person who visits our doctors and stores has an incredible patient care experience. We believe in taking care of our own people because we know our employees are the heart of the business. Our diverse culture is highly collaborative, results driven, intellectually stimulating, fast-paced and fun. We’re relentlessly focused on continuous improvement and growth. Our goal is to be the BEST at serving the needs of our patients and customers and we pledge to always Be Simple, Human and Bold. Visionworks is an equal opportunity employer of all qualified individuals, including minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities.​​  
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