Optical Office Staff Jobs in Kent, WA

An Optical Office Staff plays a crucial role in the optometry industry by handling numerous administrative and customer service tasks that contribute to a smooth functioning of an optical clinic or store. They are typically responsible for greeting and checking in patients, scheduling appointments, maintaining patient records, processing payments, and assisting with eye wear sales and fittings. They may also be tasked with performing preliminary eye tests and communicating with insurance companies. A strong understanding of optometry terminology, excellent communication skills, and attention to detail are imperative for this role.

Before becoming an Optical Office Staff, an individual might have held positions such as Receptionist, Customer Service Representative, or Administrative Assistant. To excel as an Optical Office Staff, one should possess certifications in medical billing and coding or optometric assistant certification, although requirements may vary depending on the specific role and employer. Other valuable skills include proficiency with office software, the ability to multitask efficiently, and a friendly and professional demeanor. Experience in the healthcare field, particularly in an optometry or ophthalmology setting, can be advantageous.

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Ophthalmic Assistant (Per Diem)

  • Bellevue, WA (17 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Bellevue, WA (17 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 18 hours ago

Completes skills competency check-off for visual acuity methods, non-contract or application tonometry; manual lensometry; medical and ocular history including allergies & medications; blood pressure...

Ophthalmic Assistant Seattle

  • Seattle, WA (18 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Seattle, WA (18 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 1 day ago

lens prescriptions Assists in coordination of patient care services with other clinic departments Assists in the development, revision and/or updating of department policy and procedure/standards of...

Ophthalmic Assistant

  • Seattle, WA (18 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (18 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 6 days ago

lens prescriptions Assists in coordination of patient care services with other clinic departments Assists in the development, revision and/or updating of department policy and procedure/standards of...

Optometric Assistant

  • Spanaway, WA (22 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Spanaway, WA (22 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 7 days ago

Hourly Wage: $18 - $26 per/hour *The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly...

Medical Receptionist

  • Burien, WA (12 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Burien, WA (12 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 8 days ago

Job Details Level : Entry Job Location : Evergreen Eye Center Burien - Burien, WA Position Type : Full Time Education Level : High School Salary Range : Undisclosed Travel Percentage : Local...

Ophthalmic Assistant

  • Kirkland, WA (21 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Kirkland, WA (21 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 16 days ago

Job Details Level : Entry Job Location : Eye Associates Northwest Kirkland - Kirkland, WA Position Type : Full Time Education Level : High School Salary Range : Undisclosed Travel Percentage :...

Medical Receptionist

  • Bellevue, WA (17 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Bellevue, WA (17 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 16 days ago

Our patients want to see your friendly face when they walk through the door at our private optical practice! We are a fast-growing optometry office located in Bellevue, Washington, looking to add...

Medical Assistant (Optometry)

  • Tacoma, WA (13 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 20 days ago
  • Tacoma, WA (13 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 20 days ago

Apply Job Type Part-time Description Aria Care Partners is the national leader in providing onsite dental, vision, hearing, and podiatry care to over 3500 long-term care and skilled nursing...

Licensed Optical Assistant Manager - Southcenter

  • Tukwila, WA (13 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 22 days ago
  • Tukwila, WA (13 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 22 days ago

employees' engagement and job satisfaction Support general store systems, inventory databases, and business operations Who you are: A licensed dispensing optician in states that require a license (or an ABO-certified...

Ophthalmic Assistant (Temp On-Call)

  • Tacoma, WA (13 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 23 days ago
  • Tacoma, WA (13 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 23 days ago

May support fitting of contact lenses and provide patient instruction....

Ophthalmic Assistant (Temp Part Time)

  • Seattle, WA (18 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 23 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (18 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 23 days ago

May support fitting of contact lenses and provide patient instruction....

LensCrafters - EyeCare Advisor

  • Tukwila, WA (7 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 28 days ago
  • Tukwila, WA (7 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 28 days ago

Places contact lens orders, processes shipments and properly submits invoices for payment....

LensCrafters - EyeCare Advisor

  • Tukwila, WA (13 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Tukwila, WA (13 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 30+ days ago

Places contact lens orders, processes shipments and properly submits invoices for payment....

Medical Assistant

  • Kirkland, WA (21 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Kirkland, WA (21 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 45+ days ago

Ready to Make a Difference? Join Our Exciting Team as an Optometric Technician aka Medical Assistant! At our practice, we are proud to specialize in Dry Eye treatment, Binocular Abnormalities,...

Ophthalmic Assistant

  • Bellevue, WA (17 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Bellevue, WA (17 miles from Kent, WA)
  • 45+ days ago

Preferred Qualifications: Experience working with contact lens patients and products. Experience working in an ophthalmology or optometry practice....

Demographic Data for Kent, WA

Moving to Kent, WA? Find some basic demographic data about Kent, WA below.


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Salary for Optical Office Staff Jobs in Kent, WA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Optical Office Staffs in Kent, WA offer the following education background
High School or GED
28.6%
Bachelor's Degree
25.3%
Associate's Degree
17.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
15.9%
Doctorate Degree
5.1%
Master's Degree
3.9%
Some College
3.3%
Some High School
1.0%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Optical Office Staffs in Kent, WA
Less than 1 year
61.2%
None
20.2%
2-4 years
17.7%
1-2 years
0.9%



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