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How much do telehealth optometry jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for telehealth optometry in Wisconsin is $125,375.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $98,900.00 and $147,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is telehealth optometry?

A Telehealth Optometry job involves providing eye care services remotely using digital technology. Optometrists or eye care professionals conduct virtual consultations, assess vision issues, guide patients on eye health, and determine if in-person care is needed. This role may include reviewing images, prescribing corrective lenses, and offering follow-up care. It helps expand access to eye care, especially for patients in remote areas or those with mobility challenges.

What does a telehealth optometrist do?

Telehealth Optometrists conduct remote eye exams, review patient histories, diagnose visual and ocular conditions, and provide treatment plans or referrals as needed, all via secure digital platforms. They collaborate with other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care and ensure seamless follow-up for in-person visits when necessary. The role also involves documentation in electronic health records, offering patient education, and troubleshooting technical or connectivity issues with patients. This position is ideal for candidates who are comfortable with technology and enjoy providing quality eye care in a virtual environment.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in telehealth optometry?

To thrive in Telehealth Optometry, you need a Doctor of Optometry degree, active state licensure, and strong clinical skills in ocular assessment and management. Familiarity with telemedicine platforms, electronic health records (EHR), and secure video conferencing tools is essential. Excellent verbal communication, patient-centered empathy, and adaptability are standout soft skills in this remote care environment. These competencies ensure accurate virtual assessments, build patient trust, and enable smooth technology-driven workflows.

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Infographic showing various Telehealth Optometry job openings in Wisconsin as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 1% As Needed, 74% Full Time, 20% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 83% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $125,375 per year, or $60.3 per hour.

Optometric Assistant (Telehealth) Part Time

visionworks

Milwaukee, WI • Remote

$12.82 - $17.29/hr

Full-time, Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 3 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 Rate: $12.82 - 17.29 per hour

The Role:

 

A Visionworks Onsite Telehealth Specialist (TS)/Optometric Assistant (Telehealth) is the very face of our patient care and is dedicated to ensuring the best possible journey for every patient during our Telemed remote eye exam. This person is trained and knowledgeable about eye health and preliminary testing, optics, our products/services and managed vision care. The TS personally takes the patient through their entire Visionworks experience ensuring their eye exam and eyewear needs are met in a simple, human and bold way.

  • Personally assist remote eye exam processes and act as liaison between patients and Telemedicine Remote Physicians
  • 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.

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).

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.

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