Optometry Assistant
Are you a looking for a part-time job in a friendly, fast-paced medical office? We’re seeking a Part-Time Optometry Assistant/ Front Desk Receptionist to join our team! This role is perfect for someone who enjoys helping others, learns quickly, and thrives in a multitasking environment. Great for pre-optometry students or MAs looking to increase their knowledge of working in an optometry setting. Pay is dependent on experience.
Schedule:
- 2–3 days per week
- 4–8 hours per day
- Flexible scheduling
- 2 Saturdays/month required
Who You Are:
- A student or early-career individual interested in healthcare or customer service
- Friendly, organized, and able to keep calm under pressure
- A strong communicator with a great attitude
- Able to work independently and doesn’t need constant micromanagement
- Quick with technology, able to type fast, and troubleshoot minor tech issues
Preferred (but not required):
- Previous experience in any medical office or healthcare setting
- Familiarity with customer service or reception roles
- We will train the right candidate on all equipment and tasks.
- Bilingual in Spanish
Job Responsibilities:
- Greet patients and provide a welcoming experience
- Pretest patients and prepare them for the doctor
- Use of autorefractor, lensometer, and OPTOS digital imaging
- Analyze glasses prescriptions
- Maintain a tidy, organized office space
- Restock contact lens trial inventory and other supplies
- Answer phones, schedule appointments, and manage basic front desk duties
- Assist with minor technical troubleshooting as needed
Why Join Us?
You’ll get hands-on experience in a professional healthcare environment, learn valuable skills in patient care and medical technology, and be part of a supportive, down-to-earth team.