Optical Shop Administrative Assistant
PDS Consultants Inc.
Summary
PDS Optical is committed to delivering exceptional eyewear and outstanding service to our Veterans. We're seeking an Administrative Assistant to join our team at the Miami, FL VA and help us uphold our mission of providing GREAT Veteran CARE.
Job description
Position Details
Full-time | Monday - Friday | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM. No nights or weekends. Pay Range: $21.00 - $24.00 per hour.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide friendly, professional, and efficient service to Veterans.
- Assist with duties associated with the daily opening and closing of the store.
- Greet and help patients with information necessary to receive their eyewear.
- Basic bookkeeping duties associated with tracking patient's order and recording purchases, collecting payment and other necessary information for each patient.
Qualifications
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Optical experience is preferred but not required.
- Good computer skills and working knowledge of standard computer equipment.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced setting.
- Dependable, self-motivated, and customer focused.
Requirements
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Good computer skills and working knowledge of standard computer equipment
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced setting
- Dependable, self-motivated, and customer focused
- Optical experience preferred but not required
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Dental Insurance
- 401(k) Matching
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Discount
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Referral Program
Company overview
PDS Consultants Inc., operating as PDS Optical, is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) specializing in prescription eyewear manufacturing and optical services for the Veterans Administration. Founded with a mission to serve US Veterans with pride, dignity, and quality care, the company has been providing optical goods to VA hospitals for over 20 years. PDS Optical manufactures all prescription eyewear in the United States, operating local laboratories in Louisville, Kentucky and Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The company's core business focuses on wholesale provision of optical products and services to the Veterans Administration healthcare system, ensuring that veterans receive high-quality eyewear through dedicated VA hospital partnerships. As a veteran-owned enterprise, PDS Optical employs veterans from various military branches and maintains a strong commitment to supporting the veteran community through both its products and employment practices. The company's operations span across the United States, providing comprehensive optical services and manufacturing capabilities to meet the specialized needs of veteran healthcare.