Optometry Assistant Jobs
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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Small but Busy Optometry Practice looking for a detail oriented Pre-test and Front desk help:
We are a fun and caring office that prides itself in being "the friendliest Optometry office in town"! If you're looking for a new environment where you are encouraged to grow and develop in a caring atmosphere, don't hesitate to apply.
Our Full Time associates receive competitive pay, bonuses, employer matching 401k, and vision benefits. We have a stress-free work environment, great office manager, and nice doctors. We have great hours during the week and open some Saturdays from 9-2 depending upon our Doctors' schedule. We are closed every Sunday and get paid major holidays off!
Duties includes: Pre-testing for the optometrists, inputting patient's data, helping with other tasks around the office such as answering phones, verifying insurance, scheduling appointments, scanning, etc. Paid training is provided and room to grow! We want to make sure we all succeed as a team!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.50 - $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Vision insurance
Ability to Commute:
- Irving, TX 75063 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Small but Busy Optometry Practice looking for a detail oriented Pre-test and Front desk help:
We are a fun and caring office that prides itself in being "the friendliest Optometry office in town"! If you're looking for a new environment where you are encouraged to grow and develop in a caring atmosphere, don't hesitate to apply.
Our Full Time associates receive competitive pay, bonuses, employer matching 401k, and vision benefits. We have a stress-free work environment, great office manager, and nice doctors. We have great hours during the week and open some Saturdays from 9-2 depending upon our Doctors' schedule. We are closed every Sunday and get paid major holidays off!
Duties includes: Pre-testing for the optometrists, inputting patient's data, helping with other tasks around the office such as answering phones, verifying insurance, scheduling appointments, scanning, etc. Paid training is provided and room to grow! We want to make sure we all succeed as a team!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.50 - $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Vision insurance
Ability to Commute:
- Irving, TX 75063 (Required)
Work Location: In person
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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?
Midwestern University, Aria Care Partners, and teamvision are hiring the most optometry assistants right now, with openings concentrated in California, Arizona, and Illinois, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 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 July 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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