Remote Optometrist Jobs

Remote Optometrist jobs are open across the U.S. at remote-first firms, distributed telehealth companies, and vision-care platforms staffing optometrists who can consult, review, and advise without a physical clinic. Employers hiring remotely right now include Visionworks, VSP Vision, and AES. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles53
Top employerVisionworks
Top industryHealthcare
Companies hiring9

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Sat/Sun Remote Care Optometrist - Connecticut - LensCrafters
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Sat/Sun Remote Care Optometrist - Connecticut - LensCrafters
LensCrafters
Danbury, Connecticut
Consulting & Professional Services
Healthcare Administration
Product Management
Remote (US)
10,000+

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Visionworks
Optometrist
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Visionworks
Added 2d ago
Optometrist
Visionworks
Sacramento, California
Customer Service
Customer Support
$112k - $196k/yr
Remote (US)
5,001-10,000

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Visionworks
Optometrist
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Optometrist
Visionworks
Elk Grove, California
Customer Service
Customer Support
$112k - $196k/yr
Remote (US)
5,001-10,000

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Visionworks
Optometrist -
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Added 3d ago
Optometrist -
Visionworks
Lafayette, Indiana
Customer Service
Customer Support
Hospitality & Guest Services
$65 - $75/hr
Remote (US)
5,001-10,000

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Visionworks
Optometrist
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Added 3d ago
Optometrist
Visionworks
Denver, Colorado
Clinical Support
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Healthcare Administration
$140k - $165k/yr
Remote (US)
5,001-10,000

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Remote Optometrist Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Visionworks
    Visionworks29
  • VSP Vision
    VSP Vision8
  • AES
    AES4
  • National Vision
    National Vision4
  • Eyemart Express
    Eyemart Express3

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in remote optometrist jobs.

  • Doctor of Optometry degree from an accredited optometry school
  • Active state optometry license in the state of practice
  • Proficiency with slit-lamp examination and ophthalmic diagnostic equipment
  • Experience with electronic health record systems such as Eyefinity or RevolutionEHR
  • Therapeutic prescribing authority or TPA certification where applicable
  • One or more years of clinical experience in a private or retail optometry setting

Tips for Your Remote Optometrist Job Search

Apply early to remote roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists remote optometrist openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your license and experience and apply directly. Remote postings fill faster than on-site roles, so applying within the first few days matters.

Show your telehealth and async communication skills

Remote optometrist employers screen for comfort with telemedicine platforms, digital diagnostic tools, and written clinical documentation. Name the specific platforms you've used and show a record of clear, thorough async communication with patients or clinical teams.

Confirm your license covers remote patient states

Remote optometrist roles often serve patients across multiple states, so check which states your license covers before applying. Highlight any additional state licenses or interstate compact participation prominently, since multi-state coverage directly expands the roles you're eligible for.

Prepare for remote-format clinical interviews

Remote hiring teams often conduct video interviews with scenario-based questions about managing patient consultations, escalating concerns, and documenting decisions without in-person backup. Practice articulating your clinical reasoning clearly on video, since that skill is what remote employers are directly testing.

Remote Optometrist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a remote optometrist job?

Target companies that deliver eye care through telehealth platforms, remote vision screening services, and distributed clinical review teams, because those are the employers actively hiring optometrists to work off-site. Remote hiring managers screen hard for self-direction, clear async written communication, and comfort with digital diagnostic tools. Candidates who highlight experience with telemedicine software, remote patient consultations, or chart review work stand out from applicants with only in-clinic backgrounds.

Which companies hire remote optometrists?

Remote optometrist roles are posted by Visionworks, VSP Vision, and AES and others right now, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These include telehealth platforms, vision benefit administrators, and remote-first healthcare companies that need licensed optometrists for virtual consultations, clinical review, or program oversight.

Can you get a remote optometrist job with no experience?

Yes, but remote entry-level optometrist roles are limited because working independently from day one demands clinical confidence that most employers want to see already developed. Telehealth startups and vision-screening platforms are more likely to consider newer graduates than large established providers. Showing familiarity with telemedicine platforms, remote charting tools, and documented self-directed clinical projects can open doors when direct experience is thin.

Do you need a degree for remote optometrist jobs?

Usually, yes. Optometry is a licensed profession, so a Doctor of Optometry degree and an active state license are standard requirements for remote clinical roles. Remote employers weigh your licensure standing, telehealth experience, and ability to document clinical decisions clearly in writing alongside your credentials, since async communication replaces in-person supervision.

Which industries hire the most remote optometrists?

Most remote optometrist openings sit in Healthcare & Medical Services, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors favor remote optometrists because their distributed teams need licensed clinical reviewers and patient-facing consultants who can operate fully off-site.

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