Optical Shop Administrative Assistant

PDS Consultants•Gainesville, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

PDS Optical is seeking an Administrative Assistant at the Gainesville, Florida VA to support its optical shop and help provide service to Veterans. The role is full-time, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with no nights or weekends. The pay range is $20.00 to $24.00 per hour. The Administrative Assistant provides friendly, professional, and efficient service to Veterans; helps with daily store opening and closing; greets patients and provides information needed to receive eyewear; and performs basic bookkeeping tasks related to patient orders and purchases, including recording purchases and collecting payment and other necessary patient information. PDS Optical describes itself as an Equal Opportunity and Drug Free Workplace Employer.

Requirements

Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Good computer skills and working knowledge of standard computer equipment.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced setting.
Dependability, self-motivation, and a customer-focused approach.

Nice To Haves

Optical experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Provide friendly, professional, and efficient service to Veterans.
Assist with duties associated with the daily opening and closing of the store.
Greet patients and provide information necessary for them to receive their eyewear.
Perform basic bookkeeping related to tracking patient orders and recording purchases.
Collect payment and other necessary information for each patient.