Optical Assistant Jobs in Mountain View, 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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LensCrafters - EyeCare Advisor

  • Santa Clara, CA (7 miles from Mountain View, CA)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (7 miles from Mountain View, CA)
  • 21 hours ago

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

Optometry Assistant - Full time

  • San Jose, CA (10 miles from Mountain View, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (10 miles from Mountain View, CA)
  • 8 days ago

lens trials, inventory and orders, to ensure timely delivery to patients Manages insurance authorizations/billing and patient communication Works with other medical providers to ensure a seamless patient...

LensCrafters - EyeCare Advisor

  • Mountain View, CA
  • 9 days ago
  • Mountain View, CA
  • 9 days ago

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

Vision Services Assistant I

  • Santa Clara, CA (7 miles from Mountain View, CA)
  • 24 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (7 miles from Mountain View, CA)
  • 24 days ago

Essential Responsibilities: Measures and records intraocular pressure (tonometry), neutralization of spectacles (lensometry), automated visual fields, autorefraction (in preparation for the subjective...

Vision Services Assistant II - 40 hours per week - Union City

  • Union City, CA (12 miles from Mountain View, CA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Union City, CA (12 miles from Mountain View, CA)
  • 60+ days ago

, visual fields testing, lensometry, testing or color deficiency and depth perception or autorefraction....

Optometry Assistant

  • Cupertino, CA (8 miles from Mountain View, CA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Cupertino, CA (8 miles from Mountain View, CA)
  • 60+ days ago

Performs pretests as directed by the doctor (autorefractor with non-contact tonometry, visual field testing, retinal imaging, stereopsis, color vision)....

Patient Coordinator (Mountain View Optometry)

  • Mountain View, CA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Mountain View, CA
  • 90+ days ago

Compensation range for the role is listed above. Applicable salary ranges may differ across markets. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by...

Medical Assistants

  • San Jose, CA (10 miles from Mountain View, CA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • San Jose, CA (10 miles from Mountain View, CA)
  • 90+ days ago

Gardner Health Services currently has multiple Medical Assistant vacancies at various locations and clinics. The vacancies consist of part-time, temporary full-time, and permanent full-time...

Demographic Data for Mountain View, CA

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Optical Assistant Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Optical Engineering
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...
Quantum Optical Communication
_6.453 Quantum Optical Communication_ is one of a collection of MIT classes that deals with aspects of an emerging field known as quantum information science. This course covers Quantum Optics,...
Atomic and Optical Physics I
This is the first of a two-semester subject sequence that provides the foundations for contemporary research in selected areas of atomic and optical physics. Topics covered include the interaction...

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Salary for Optical Assistant Jobs in Mountain View, CA

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireOptometry research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Optical Assistant positions.



Highest Education Level

Optical Assistants in Mountain View, CA offer the following education background
High School or GED
28.8%
Bachelor's Degree
25.1%
Associate's Degree
16.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
15.9%
Doctorate Degree
5.1%
Master's Degree
3.8%
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 Mountain View, CA
Less than 1 year
61.2%
None
20.2%
2-4 years
17.7%
1-2 years
0.9%



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