Optometric Assistant Jobs in Springfield, OR (NOW HIRING)

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 Ready to bring your optometry career to a connected, growing network of Oregon practices, with a sign-on bonus to welcome you? This full-time Optometrist opportunity offers the chance to support six respected locations across Oregon, each serving its own patient community while sharing a commitment to high-quality, comprehensive vision care. With variety across practice settings, collaboration with multiple teams, access to innovative eye care technology, and the opportunity to help expand care throughout Oregon communities, this role is ideal for an Optometrist who enjoys making a meaningful impact across a broader network of patients and colleagues. 

Why join us?   

Join a connected group of Oregon practices—including Eugene Eye, All Family Vision Care in Corvallis and Salem, Eyecare Associates of Southern Oregon in Medford, and Mt. Hood Vision—that share a mission to enhance quality of life through accessible, comprehensive eye care, patient education, and prevention. As demand for healthcare services continues to grow across many Oregon communities, this role offers the opportunity to serve both urban and rural patient populations, care for active and health-conscious individuals who value preventive eye care, and build a meaningful optometry career while enjoying the outdoor lifestyle Oregon is known for. 

What you'll do: 

As a full-time floater Optometrist working Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., you’ll provide essential coverage across all six practice locations, supporting vacations, leaves of absence, and staffing needs while maintaining continuity of patient care. You’ll provide comprehensive optometric care across multiple Oregon practice locations, performing thorough eye examinations, diagnosing and managing ocular conditions, and helping each patient find visual solutions that support their eye health, lifestyle, and overall experience. This role offers variety in your day-to-day work as you care for diverse patient populations, adapt to different practice environments, travel between assigned locations based on scheduling needs, and navigate multiple office workflows or electronic health record systems when applicable. Along the way, you’ll gain broader clinical experience, strengthen your problem-solving skills, collaborate with different teams and leaders, and build connections with a larger network of colleagues and healthcare professionals—all while enjoying benefits such as a sign-on bonus, tuition reimbursement, medical insurance, paid time off, production bonus opportunities, malpractice insurance, and a continuing education allowance.

Who you are:  

You’re a compassionate, adaptable Optometrist who brings strong clinical expertise, sound judgment, and a patient-first approach to every exam. The ideal candidate is licensed in Oregon, residency-trained, and has at least two years of prior experience, along with the flexibility to adjust to varying patient volumes, team needs, office workflows, and practice environments while staying current on industry trends, new products, and lens technologies. New graduates are encouraged to apply!

Why you'll love Oregon: 

Oregon offers an exceptional quality of life for those who enjoy natural beauty, community connection, and easy access to outdoor adventure. From the Pacific coastline and forested trails to mountains, rivers, wineries, and vibrant downtown areas, the state offers countless ways to explore, recharge, and stay active year-round. With welcoming communities, local food and arts scenes, and a strong appreciation for health, wellness, and work-life balance, Oregon is an ideal place to build a meaningful optometry career while enjoying a lifestyle that feels both grounded and adventurous. 

Special note about this opportunity: 

This career opportunity is with an independently operated practice or affiliated business entity. While VSP Vision and its affiliated companies may assist with recruiting and candidate outreach, the hiring decision, employment relationship, and terms of employment are solely between the employer of record and the applicant.

The above information in this description was provided by the hiring organization and is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with this role.

Job Specifications

Typically has the following skills or abilities:

Doctor of Optometry degree, O.D., including a Third Party Administrator (TPA) certificate of licensure

1-3 years of clinical practice experience with current knowledge of Optometric technology and practices; new graduates are encouraged to apply

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Strong management, leadership, and organizational skills

Strong business aptitude, self-discipline, and ability to deliver outstanding patient service

Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment in the performance of his/her job duties

Working Conditions

The working environment is generally favorable; lighting and temperature are adequate, and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc.

The above information in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job grade.

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