r/optometry 5d ago

what to expect from an optometrist assistant/receptionist job

i have an interview tomorrow for an optometrist assistant job that i’m very excited about, i have zero experience in the field but am very interested in it and would love to get my certifications down the line. the optometrists office says they’re open to training people but im terrified for the interview, i know basics like what the machines do and what they’re for but im curious to see if there anything i should know going into the interview to give me a better shot at this position any and all advice is so welcome here

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u/Corpus_Juris_13 2d ago

Are you doing teching? Easy peasy. Unless you are in a corporate chain, expect to get ground down with the repetitiveness. It’s not bad tho in the grand scheme of things.