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Visionworks
Knightdale, North Carolina

Optometric Assistant (Telehealth)

Optometrist Above average in OptometryFull-Time

Listed compensation

$12.82-$17.29/hr

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 33m ago · Verified live

Job description

Join Visionworks as a Optometric Assistant – Telehealth, Full-Time in Knightdale, North Carolina, United States. 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.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $12.82 - $17.29/hr.
  • Vision Coverage
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Bereavement Leave
  • 401 (k) Savings Plan
  • Paid Time off
  • Milestone anniversary awards
  • Medical, Dental for Full Timers

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Visionworks as a Optometric Assistant – Telehealth, Full-Time.

Key Responsibilities

The Telehealth Specialist facilitates the remote eye exam process by acting as a liaison between patients and physicians. They are also responsible for maintaining accurate patient records, performing preliminary testing, and managing store operational tasks.

Requirements

Candidates should have a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience. Previous customer or patient experience is preferred but not required.

Key Skills

Customer ServicePatient CareEye HealthOpticsData EntryCommunicationInventory ManagementEquipment MaintenancePatient Records Management

Optometry Career Context

Optometry pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$31k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $33k in an average-cost state. 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

4.5/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Optometry

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About Visionworks

Retail
San Antonio , TX
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Vision Coverage
Paid Parental Leave
Bereavement Leave
401 (k) Savings Plan
Paid Time off
Milestone anniversary awards
Medical, Dental for Full Timers