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Wolman Vision and Therapy Center
Optometric Office Assistant /Vision Therapist Trainee
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What they do
An Occupational Therapist helps patients with injuries, illnesses, and disabilities recover, improve, or develop skills needed for everyday activities. Assists people with mobility impairments to move easily around their homes; develops school and workplace settings that are accessible for individuals with physical or mental disabilities. May specialize in certain types of impairments or certain categories of patients.
$91,315 / year median in New York
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Optometric Office Assistant /Vision Therapist Trainee Wolman Vision and Therapy Center Harrison, NY Job Details Part-time | Full-time $17 - $25 an hour 14 hours ago Benefits Paid training 401(k) Paid time off On-the-job training 401(k) matching Employee discount Professional development assistance Qualifications Teamwork Optical experience Interpersonal skills Working with children Attention to detail Associate's degree Full Job Description Join Our Team! We are an established, private optometric practice in lower Westchester seeking a friendly, energetic, and compassionate individual to join our team in a long-term position. We are passionate about helping our patients see, learn, and live their best lives, and we're looking for someone who shares our commitment to exceptional patient care. If you enjoy working with people of all ages, thrive in a collaborative environment, and are looking for a meaningful career in healthcare, we'd love to meet you. About the Position This is a unique opportunity to become an integral part of our practice. Depending on your interests and strengths, your role may include working at the front desk, assisting patients in our optical department, and/or training to become a Vision Therapist. As a Vision Therapist, you'll work one-on-one with children and adults to improve visual skills, including eye teaming, focusing, tracking, and visual processing. No prior experience with vision therapy is required, as we provide comprehensive, hands-on training. Experience in optical, education, healthcare, child development, psychology, or related fields is a plus, but we are happy to train the right candidate.
Responsibilities Responsibilities may include:
- Answering phones and scheduling appointments
- Greeting patients and checking them in and out
- Verifying insurance benefits
- Collecting payments
- Assisting patients with eyeglass selection and frame styling
- Supporting the doctor and team with daily office operations
- Learning and providing vision therapy
We're Looking For Someone Who Is:
- Friendly, compassionate, and professional
- Organized and detail-oriented
- Dependable, punctual, and responsible
- Comfortable multitasking in a busy office
- A strong communicator with a positive attitude
- Enjoys working with both children and adults
- Eager to learn new skills and grow professionally
- A collaborative team player
- Looking for long-term employment A college education is preferred. Why You'll Love Working With Us
- Comprehensive training in the specialized field of vision therapy
- A rewarding career helping patients improve their quality of life
- A supportive, positive, and team-oriented work environment
- Opportunities to develop new clinical and patient care skills Ready to Make a Difference?