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Optometric Technician - U

Visionworks logoVisionworks$12–$13.50/hrAshland, KYPosted 2w ago

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This posting states $12–$13.50 an hour. Ophthalmic technicians employed in Kentucky earn a median of $18.75 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).

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About the job

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: $12 - 13.50 per hour

The Role

A Visionworks OD Tech/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 OD Tech 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

Will open/close the store/office to support business as needed

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!

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