What are the responsibilities and job description for the Optometric Assistant/ Receptionist position at SPEX 454 OPTOMETRIC?
Join Our Optometry Team!
We are a busy optometry office seeking a motivated and reliable Optometric Assistant...either an experienced professional or someone eager to learn and grow in the field. Our ideal candidate is customer-focused, a strong communicator, and preferably has experience in a medical or healthcare setting. If you’re looking to work in a supportive team environment where your contribution matters, we’d love to hear from you!
What We’re Looking For:
- Experience in optometry or a willingness to be trained
- Background in customer service (medical office experience is a plus)
- Friendly, enthusiastic, and a team player
- Organized and detail-oriented
Key Responsibilities:
- Greet patients, answer phones, schedule appointments, and verify insurance
- Assist patients in selecting eyeglasses and lenses, explaining their options clearly
- Provide accurate information about insurance coverage for exams, treatments, eyewear, and other products
- Prepare and maintain exam rooms and equipment
- Retrieve, clean, and organize instruments and materials
- Assist the optometrist during procedures and exams
- Offer general office and administrative support as needed
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $16.50 - $27.00 per hour
Expected hours: 34 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- On-the-job training
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $27