Optical Assistant Jobs in Brea, CA

A Optical Assistant, also known as an Optometrist Assistant, plays a critical role in the optometry industry. They provide support to Optometrists by performing various tasks such as preparing patients for eye exams, explaining eye examination processes to patients, maintaining and organizing patient records, and assisting in the selection and fitting of eyeglasses or contact lenses. Optical Assistants may also perform basic vision tests, take eye pressure measurements, and administer eye medications under the direction of the Optometrist. They let the Optometrist focus more heavily on diagnosing and treating eye conditions.

Important skills for an Optical Assistant include strong communication, excellent attention to detail, and good manual dexterity. They should also have a basic understanding of optics and be able to operate optical equipment. Certification is not always required, but some employers may prefer candidates with a Certified Paraoptometric (CPO) certification or a similar credential. Prior to becoming an Optical Assistant, a person may have roles such as Receptionist in an Optometry office, Customer Service Representative in a vision care center, or a Sales Associate in an optical goods store.

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Acuity Eye Group/ Retina Institute of California

Optical Consultant Floater

Instruct clients in how to wear and care for eyeglasses and contact lenses....

Acuity Eye Group/ Retina Institute of California

Optical Consultant - Bi - lingual ( Spanish )

Instruct clients in how to wear and care for eyeglasses and contact lenses....

Ophthalmic Assistant De La Pena Eye Clinic Huntington Park

  • Huntington Park, CA (19 miles from Brea, CA)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Huntington Park, CA (19 miles from Brea, CA)
  • 20 hours ago

To greet patients in a professional, courteous manner and obtain and document pertinent medical and ophthalmic patient history on the appropriate forms. This person is also responsible for basic...

Laser & Optics Technician - Manufacturing

  • Irvine, CA (14 miles from Brea, CA)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Irvine, CA (14 miles from Brea, CA)
  • 21 hours ago

At Alcon, we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. We innovate boldly, champion progress, and act with speed as the global leader in eye care. Here, you'll be...

LensCrafters - EyeCare Advisor

  • Irvine, CA (16 miles from Brea, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Irvine, CA (16 miles from Brea, CA)
  • 2 days ago

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

Medical Assistant I Long Beach, CA, US 17 days agoRegular Full time

  • Long Beach, CA (22 miles from Brea, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Long Beach, CA (22 miles from Brea, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Medical Assistant I Regular Full time Technical Long Beach, CA, US 17 days ago Requisition ID: 1727 Salary Range: $25.75 To $27.81 Hourly Position Title: Medical Assistant Department: Primary Care...

Receptionist Optometry Office North Orange County

  • Yorba Linda, CA (5 miles from Brea, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Yorba Linda, CA (5 miles from Brea, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Optometry Receptionist Location: North Orange County Job Type: [Full-time; Part-time considered] About Us: Our Optometry practice is well-established in Orange County dedicated to providing...

Medical Assistant (Outpatient), Full-Time, Day Shift, IM Residency Clinic

  • Los Angeles, CA (21 miles from Brea, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (21 miles from Brea, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Centered in the heart of Boyle Heights, Adventist Health White Memorial is one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1913. We are comprised of a 353-bed hospital, three medical office...

Optometric Assistant, Optician, optical

  • Los Angeles, CA (21 miles from Brea, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (21 miles from Brea, CA)
  • 4 days ago

pre-testing such as visual fields, autorefractor, OCT/ fundus photography, training contact lens fittings, general office duties....

Medical Assistant (45837)

  • Fullerton, CA (3 miles from Brea, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Fullerton, CA (3 miles from Brea, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Who We Are: Platinum Dermatology Partners is a network of high-quality dermatology clinics that focus on collaborative and innovative ideas to drive growth. We offer general dermatology, cosmetic,...

LensCrafters - EyeCare Advisor

  • Whittier, CA (9 miles from Brea, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Whittier, CA (9 miles from Brea, CA)
  • 7 days ago

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

Optical Consultant, Golden Optometric

  • West Covina, CA (10 miles from Brea, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • West Covina, CA (10 miles from Brea, CA)
  • 9 days ago

Widen Your Horizons. Join the Next Chapter of Your Career At EssilorLuxottica, we are committed to empowering our people to grow and succeed. This is your opportunity to take your career to the...

Licensed Optometric Assistant

  • Brea, CA
  • 9 days ago
  • Brea, CA
  • 9 days ago

About Us: Want to bring the “care” back to the vision care industry? We're looking for charismatic types who are ready to be the heart of our brand. Whether it's a friendly voice over the phone,...

LensCrafters - EyeCare Advisor

  • Rancho Cucamonga, CA (22 miles from Brea, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Rancho Cucamonga, CA (22 miles from Brea, CA)
  • 10 days ago

lens inventory; provides clinical support to the Optometrist as needed....

Optometric Assistant

  • Los Angeles, CA (21 miles from Brea, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (21 miles from Brea, CA)
  • 10 days ago

About Us: Want to bring the “care” back to the vision care industry? We're looking for charismatic types who are ready to be the heart of our brand. Whether it's a friendly voice over the phone,...

Demographic Data for Brea, CA

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Optical Assistant Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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This course concerns the theory and practice of optical methods in engineering and system design, with an emphasis on diffraction, statistical optics, holography, and imaging. It provides the...
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Salary for Optical Assistant Jobs in Brea, CA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Optical Assistants in Brea, CA 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 Assistants in Brea, CA
Less than 1 year
61.2%
None
20.2%
2-4 years
17.7%
1-2 years
0.9%



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