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Part Time Pre Optometry Jobs in Tennessee (NOW HIRING)

Pay Class : Part Time Pay: $10.64 - 14.10 per hour The Role: A Visionworks OD Tech/Optometric ... We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. Compensation ...

Optometric Assistant Part Time

Bristol, TN · On-site

$10.64 - $14.10/hr

Pay Class : Part Time Pay: $10.64 - 14.10 per hour The Role: A Visionworks OD Tech/Optometric ... We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. Compensation ...

Pay Class : Part Time Pay: $10.64 - 14.10 per hour The Role: A Visionworks OD Tech/Optometric ... We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. Compensation ...

Optometric Technician

Franklin, TN · On-site

$15.75 - $19.50/hr

Requisition ID: 939546 Store # : 006723 Target Optical Position: Part-Time Total Rewards: Benefits ... Performs all pre-examination testing with accuracy and attention to detail; takes the initiative to ...

Optometric Technician

Franklin, TN

$15.75 - $19.50/hr

Requisition ID: 939546 Store # : 006723 Target Optical Position: Part-Time Total Rewards: Benefits ... Performs all pre-examination testing with accuracy and attention to detail; takes the initiative to ...

Optometric Technician

Franklin, TN · On-site

$16 - $20/hr

Requisition ID: 939546 Store # : 006723 Target Optical Position: Part-Time Total Rewards: Benefits ... Performs all pre-examination testing with accuracy and attention to detail; takes the initiative to ...

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Part Time Pre Optometry information

What is the difference between Part Time Pre Optometry vs Part Time Optometry Assistant?

AspectPart Time Pre OptometryPart Time Optometry Assistant
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; pre-requisite courseworkHigh school diploma or equivalent; on-the-job training
Work EnvironmentPre-professional setting, assisting with exams and patient prepClinical or retail optical settings, assisting optometrists with patient care
Employer & Industry UsageOptometry schools, internships, pre-professional rolesOptometry clinics, optical retail stores

Part Time Pre Optometry roles focus on gaining experience and fulfilling prerequisites for optometry school, often involving assisting with patient exams. Part Time Optometry Assistants support optometrists directly in clinical settings, performing administrative and patient care tasks. Both roles are essential in the optometry industry but serve different career stages and responsibilities.

Infographic showing various Part Time Pre Optometry job openings in Tennessee as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution.

Optometric Assistant Part Time

Visionworks

Johnson City, TN • On-site

$10.64 - $14.10/hr

Full-time, Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 23 days ago


Job description

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: Part Time
Pay: $10.64 - 14.10 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!

Everyone has a story that makes them who they are. At Visionworks, we're looking for charismatic people who can lead authentically and with their own unique voice. We are actively committed to fostering an environment where all are seen and heard equally as we embrace Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I).
For roles that are remote (i.e., Work From Home (WFM)) or hybrid (i.e., partial onsite at a VSP location and WFM), must demonstrate a high level of engagement in virtual environments, including maintaining camera presence during meetings to support effective communication and team alignment.
VSP Vision is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
Compensation range for the roles is above. Applicable salary rangers may differ across markets. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. As a part of the compensation package, this role may include eligible bonuses, equity, and commissions.