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Eye Care Professional At Sight360, we believe sight is our most important sense. It is a priceless gift that shapes how we experience the world, connect with others, and create lasting memories. That ...

Position Summary The Eye Care Professional is responsible for interacting with customers on a daily basis to uncover needs for the patient's lifestyle and recommend specialized products based on ...

Position Summary The Eye Care Professional is responsible for interacting with customers on a daily basis to uncover needs for the patient's lifestyle and recommend specialized products based on ...

Part-time Eye Care Professional

Saint Petersburg, FL · On-site

$16.25 - $21/hr

We are a team of over 130 optometrists, ophthalmologists, surgeons, opticians, and eye care professionals serving more than 100,000 patients across 15 different locations in the Greater Tampa Bay ...

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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Eye Care Professional, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Eye Care Professional, you need a thorough understanding of ocular anatomy, eye diseases, vision assessment, and typically require an optometry or ophthalmology degree with relevant licensure. Familiarity with diagnostic equipment such as slit lamps, autorefractors, and electronic health record systems is essential. Strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and patient education abilities set outstanding professionals apart. These skills ensure accurate diagnoses, effective patient care, and positive clinical outcomes in vision health.

How does an Eye Care Professional typically collaborate with other healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive patient care?

Eye Care Professionals, such as optometrists or ophthalmologists, often work closely with primary care physicians, endocrinologists, and other specialists to provide holistic patient care—especially for conditions like diabetes or hypertension that can affect vision. Collaboration may involve sharing patient information, co-managing treatment plans, and referring patients for specialized care when necessary. Effective communication with other healthcare providers helps ensure accurate diagnoses and comprehensive management of both ocular and systemic health issues.

What are Eye Care Professionals?

Eye Care Professionals are healthcare providers who specialize in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of eye conditions and vision problems. This category includes optometrists, ophthalmologists, and opticians, each with different levels of training and expertise. Optometrists perform eye exams and prescribe corrective lenses, ophthalmologists are medical doctors who can perform eye surgery, and opticians fit and dispense glasses and contact lenses. Together, they help maintain eye health and provide care for a wide range of vision needs.

What is the difference between Eye Care Professional vs Optometrist?

AspectEye Care ProfessionalOptometrist
CredentialsVaries; may include technicians, assistants, or opticiansDoctor of Optometry (OD) license
Work EnvironmentOptical stores, clinics, hospitalsPrivate practices, clinics, hospitals
Roles & ResponsibilitiesAssist with eyewear fitting, patient education, basic vision testsPerform comprehensive eye exams, diagnose eye conditions, prescribe glasses/contact lenses

While both Eye Care Professionals and Optometrists work in eye health, Optometrists hold a Doctor of Optometry degree and perform detailed eye exams and diagnoses. Eye Care Professionals often assist in supporting roles, focusing on eyewear and basic vision services. Understanding these differences helps patients seek the appropriate care for their needs.

Eye Care Professional

Eye Care Professional

Sight360

Tampa, FL • On-site

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Eye Care Professional

At Sight360, we believe sight is our most important sense. It is a priceless gift that shapes how we experience the world, connect with others, and create lasting memories. That is why we are dedicated to protecting and caring for vision every day.

The Eye Care Professional is responsible for interacting with customers on a daily basis to uncover needs for the patient's lifestyle and recommend specialized products based on those needs as well as assist patients in frame selection this includes taking measurements, fit, and adjust glasses, troubleshoot patient's vision complaints, and teach customers how to properly wear and care for their eyeglasses and contact lenses. Travel between clinic locations and/or overtime may be required based on operational needs.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

  • Obtain patient's prescription from ophthalmologist or optometrist
  • Gather patient's information including vision and medical insurance information
  • Schedule, confirm and maintain appointments
  • Recommend frames, lenses and products that are suitable for the patient's style, face and specifications
  • Adjust and fit frames according to the prescription and patient's specifications, as well as to the patient's face.
  • Prepare and submit the order to the proper lab for manufacturing
  • Be able to use equipment such as lensometer, auto refractor, pupilometer, calipers and hand tools
  • Assist with frame inventory, contact lens inventory, marketing materials and office supplies
  • Teaching patients how to wear and care for both contact lenses and eyeglasses
  • Repairing or replacing broken frames
  • Administrative duties such as filing, following up on orders, following up with patients, answering phones, assisting the doctor with special orders and referrals

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Matching 401(k) plan
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid holidays
  • Employee discount
  • Certification reimbursement
  • Career growth opportunities

About Sight360

We've assembled highly capable and credentialed multidisciplinary teams across ophthalmology, optometry, and optical retail services to deliver a comprehensive, 360-degree approach to vision care. Through seamless coordination, shared medical records, and a patient-first philosophy, we strive to provide an exceptional experience at every level of care.

Our Mission

To care fully for our patients, team members, and partners who are the focus of everything we do.

Our Vision

To seamlessly unite ophthalmology, optometry, and optical retail services for the benefit of our patients.

Our Values

  • Treat everyone like family
  • Listen with purpose
  • Perform our best
  • Honor our word

Join our team and help us make a difference in the lives of our patients every day.

Requirements

Qualifications

  • Customer service experience preferred
  • Optical experience not required but helpful

Skills and Abilities

  • Customer service oriented
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Problem solving skills required
  • Managing multiple patients
  • Assisting patient in selections of proper eyewear
  • Teaching patients
  • Computer proficient
  • Able to perform necessary math skills