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Optician/Optometric Assistant

Kim Khanh Nguyen OD Inc
San Jose, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/23/2026
Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • Employee discounts
  • Paid time off
We are a boutique private optometry practice, conveniently located just 5 minutes off of Hwy 85 on Blossom Hill Rd. We have an opening for an optician/optometric assistant position with 4 days/week (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 9-6, Saturday 9-5). We are looking for a bright, outgoing, professional, fast learner, positive, and motivated person to come join our team.
Job Description:
  • Picking up phones, Responding to emails, Booking appointments, Checking patients in/out and Pre-testing patients.
  • Assist patients with eyewear selection and purchase based on their individual prescriptions.
  • Electronic submission for vision insurance claims.
  • Frame adjustments for patients of both metal and zyl materials: manually or using our hot air warmer.
  • Perform Contact lens insertion and removal training for new wearers (or willing to learn how to do so if no experience)
  • Ability to use or willing to be trained on all equipment and instrumentation used for the daily operation of the business.
  • Have a working knowledge of VSP and Eyemed or similar insurance authorizations to properly review benefits with patients
  • Other admin tasks as needed.

Ability to speak English/ Spanish is a BIG plus!
Experience is preferred but not required. We are willing to train the new candidate.
Compensation: Commensurate to experience, paid major holidays and paid sick days, and retirement plan.
To apply: kindly send a cover letter telling us about yourself and your current resume by replying to this ad or to odresume@yahoo.com. Thank you for your time and attention.
Serious Applicants ONLY
Benefit Conditions:
  • Waiting period may apply
  • Only full-time employees eligible
Hours per week:
  • 24-32
Paid Training:
  • Yes
Pay frequency:
  • Every other week
Work Remotely
  • No

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