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Optometry Assistant jobs are open across private practices, optical retail chains, and multi-specialty clinics, from entry-level to experienced roles, with specializations in pre-testing, frame styling, and contact lens support. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Aria Care Partners is the national leader in providing onsite dental, vision, hearing, and podiatry care to over 3500 long-term care and skilled nursing facilities across 25 states. Aria Care Partners believes that our clinicians should be able to focus on providing the best, most comprehensive care for their patients. Our clinicians visit different skilled nursing communities daily, bringing life-affirming care to an underserved population. Our business model, innovation, customer support and teamwork deliver an unparalleled customer experience, resulting in a customer satisfaction rating of over 98%. Executing this strategic philosophy resulted in rapid company growth with revenue increases of 25%-30% annually over the last 4 years, nearly doubling the size of the company. Company values include caring fully for our customers and fellow employees, striving for excellence and continuous improvement, and excelling through the power of teamwork and collaboration. At Aria Care Partners, our mission is to enrich the quality of life for every resident with passion and compassion.
The Position
- Arrive at the clinic before the doctor to setup at the facility.
- Transport patients to and from the exam area at the facility.
- Assist the doctor with vision pretesting, working with eyeglasses and scribing as needed.
Location
This position covers their home market which includes driving up to a 3-hour radius. For locations greater than 2.5 hours, the company offers overnight lodging and meals. Mileage reimbursement is included, as well as paid time for all driving that exceeds normal commute time.
This is a part-time role, working 2 days a week (Tuesday & Thursday).
Requirements:- Candidates must possess a valid driver's license and maintain a clean driving record.
- Ability to drive to clinics that are typically within a 3-hour radius. Must have reliable transportation.
- Optometry/Ophthalmic technician experience preferred but not mandatory
- Prior EMR documentation experience strongly preferred 1+ years (medications, ICD-10, preliminary findings, etc.)
- Ability to transcribe basic medical notes into computer. Training on software provided.
- Ability to escort elderly walking clients or transport clients in wheelchairs, typically weighing up to 200 pounds.
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefit package for you and your family, including:
- Mileage and partial paid drive time
- Portion of each day working from home
Working at Aria Matters!
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Aria Care Partners is the national leader in providing onsite dental, vision, hearing, and podiatry care to over 3500 long-term care and skilled nursing facilities across 25 states. Aria Care Partners believes that our clinicians should be able to focus on providing the best, most comprehensive care for their patients. Our clinicians visit different skilled nursing communities daily, bringing life-affirming care to an underserved population. Our business model, innovation, customer support and teamwork deliver an unparalleled customer experience, resulting in a customer satisfaction rating of over 98%. Executing this strategic philosophy resulted in rapid company growth with revenue increases of 25%-30% annually over the last 4 years, nearly doubling the size of the company. Company values include caring fully for our customers and fellow employees, striving for excellence and continuous improvement, and excelling through the power of teamwork and collaboration. At Aria Care Partners, our mission is to enrich the quality of life for every resident with passion and compassion.
The Position
- Arrive at the clinic before the doctor to setup at the facility.
- Transport patients to and from the exam area at the facility.
- Assist the doctor with vision pretesting, working with eyeglasses and scribing as needed.
Location
This position covers their home market which includes driving up to a 3-hour radius. For locations greater than 2.5 hours, the company offers overnight lodging and meals. Mileage reimbursement is included, as well as paid time for all driving that exceeds normal commute time.
This is a part-time role, working 2 days a week (Tuesday & Thursday).
Requirements:- Candidates must possess a valid driver's license and maintain a clean driving record.
- Ability to drive to clinics that are typically within a 3-hour radius. Must have reliable transportation.
- Optometry/Ophthalmic technician experience preferred but not mandatory
- Prior EMR documentation experience strongly preferred 1+ years (medications, ICD-10, preliminary findings, etc.)
- Ability to transcribe basic medical notes into computer. Training on software provided.
- Ability to escort elderly walking clients or transport clients in wheelchairs, typically weighing up to 200 pounds.
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefit package for you and your family, including:
- Mileage and partial paid drive time
- Portion of each day working from home
Working at Aria Matters!
#LI-KH1
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Who's Hiring
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- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in optometry assistant jobs.
- Experience performing pre-examination testing including visual acuity and tonometry
- Familiarity with optical dispensing and basic frame and lens adjustments
- Proficiency with optometry-specific EHR software such as Compulink or RevolutionEHR
- Strong patient communication skills and ability to assist patients of all ages
- High school diploma or equivalent, with preference for opticianry or healthcare coursework
- Knowledge of insurance verification and medical billing processes for vision plans
Tips for Your Optometry Assistant Job Search
Tailor your resume to clinic type
Private practices and optical retail chains look for different things. Emphasize patient flow and pre-testing accuracy for clinical settings, and highlight frame dispensing or frame sales experience when applying to retail-focused employers like LensCrafters-style operations.
List every piece of diagnostic equipment you know
Employers scan for autorefractor, lensometer, tonometer, and slit lamp experience by name. If you've operated any of these instruments, list them explicitly on your resume rather than grouping them under a vague phrase like 'diagnostic equipment.'
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists optometry assistant openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that mention EHR by name
Many optometry practices run on Compulink, RevolutionEHR, or Eyefinity. When a job posting names a specific system, match it in your application materials so your experience stands out before the interview stage.
Prepare to explain your pre-testing workflow
Interviewers commonly ask you to walk through how you prepare a patient for the doctor. Practice describing your exact steps from greeting through handoff, including how you handle a patient who is anxious or has difficulty with visual field testing.
Follow up with a detail from the interview
A follow-up note that references something specific, like a practice's new OCT equipment or its pediatric patient mix, signals genuine interest. Generic thank-you messages are easy to write and easy to ignore.
Optometry Assistant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most optometry assistants?
Aria Care Partners, Midwestern University, and United Health Centers are hiring the most optometry assistants right now, with openings concentrated in California, Arizona, and Missouri, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Availability shifts frequently, so checking current listings is the most reliable way to see who is actively hiring.
How many optometry assistant jobs are remote?
About 0% of optometry assistant openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, since most duties require in-person patient contact. The sub-areas most likely to include remote components are insurance verification, scheduling, and administrative coordination roles attached to larger multi-location practices.
How do you become an optometry assistant?
Most employers hire candidates with a high school diploma and train them on the job, but completing a medical assisting or opticianry program gives you a clear advantage. You'll want hands-on practice with pre-testing equipment, familiarity with a vision EHR platform, and basic knowledge of how vision insurance plans work before your first interview.
Can you get hired as an optometry assistant with little or no experience?
Yes, many private practices and optical retail locations hire entry-level candidates and train them in-house. Volunteering or shadowing in a clinic, completing a short ophthalmic medical assistant course, or gaining customer-facing healthcare experience in a dental or urgent care setting can all substitute for direct optometry experience on your resume.
What does the optometry assistant interview process look like?
Most practices run a short phone screen followed by a single in-person interview with the optometrist or office manager. You can expect questions about how you handled a difficult patient, your familiarity with specific equipment, and your availability. Some practices ask you to demonstrate a basic pre-testing step or walk through a patient check-in scenario on the spot.
Where can I find and apply to optometry assistant jobs?
You can find and apply to optometry assistant jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from practices and optical employers across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience level and location, then apply directly to each listing that fits your situation.
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