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Danaher

Account Manager

Philadelphia, PA · On-site +1

$95K - $120K/yr

... optical and digital solutions. With a culture rooted in customer focus, innovation, and teamwork ... We recognize the benefits of flexible, remote working arrangements for eligible roles and are ...

Inizio

Employee Relations Specialist

Philadelphia, PA · Remote

This is a remote-working role (you are welcome to work from one of our office locations). Time ... Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Optical cover * HSA (Health Savings Account) About iNIZIO At ...

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How much do remote optical jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 3, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote optical in Philadelphia, PA is $21.63, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.49 and $23.51 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a typical workday look like for a remote optical?

As a Remote Optical Technician, your daily responsibilities often include reviewing patient prescriptions, conducting virtual fittings or measurements, verifying order accuracy, and providing remote customer support via phone or video conferencing. You may collaborate with optometrists, optical labs, or retail teams to troubleshoot issues and ensure expedited order fulfillment. The work is typically computer-based and may involve flexible shifts, allowing you to serve patients from various locations. This remote role combines technical tasks with frequent digital communication, making strong organization and self-management important for success.

What is a remote optical?

A Remote Optical job involves performing optical-related tasks, such as eyewear fitting, lens recommendations, or vision assessments, from a remote location. Professionals in this role may assist customers via video calls, phone, or online platforms to provide optical guidance. This job is common in tele-optometry, online eyewear retailers, and virtual optical consultations. It allows optical professionals to work flexibly without being physically present in a store or clinic.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the remote optical position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Remote Optical Technician, you need a solid background in optical sciences or optometry support, experience with lens fabrication or prescription validation, and sometimes a relevant certification such as ABO (American Board of Opticianry) certification. Proficiency with digital lens measurement tools, remote diagnostic platforms, and practice management systems is important for efficiently performing remote duties. Strong communication, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills help you effectively serve patients and collaborate with other eye care professionals from a distance. These abilities ensure accuracy and reliability in optical services while maintaining a high standard of patient care remotely.

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Infographic showing various Remote Optical job openings in Philadelphia, PA as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 82% Full Time, 14% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $44,998 per year, or $21.6 per hour.

Retail Sales Associate Part Time

visionworks

Philadelphia, PA • On-site, Remote

$13.19 - $17.57/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 26 days ago

Job description

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 Rate:$13.19 - 17.57/hr

The Role:

A VisionworksOptical Specialist/Retail Sales Associateis the very face of our business and is dedicated to ensuring the best possible journey for every patient and customer. This person is trained and knowledgeable about optics, our products/services and managed vision care. The Sr. OS personally takes the patient/customer through the Visionworks experience ensuring their eyewear needs are met in a simple, human and bold way. 

  • Delivers daily sales goals by ensuring the best execution of the Customer/Patient Experience journey 

  • Engage with patients/customers and recommend products and services that meet their eye care needs 

  • Measure patients/customers for their eyewear and maintain product/optical knowledge through cont. training and development to ensure eyewear isRight the First Time 

  • Executeday-to-dayoperational activities to support the store's financial and customer experience goals including restocking inventory, merchandising, and order fulfillment of eyewear to ship 

Qualifications: 

  • 1Related 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 listed 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. 

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