Optical Assistant Jobs in California
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.
Healthcare Practice Administrator
- Acuity Eye Group/ Retina Institute of California
- Lancaster, CA
- 5 hours ago
- Acuity Eye Group/ Retina Institute of California
- Lancaster, CA
- 5 hours ago
SUMMARY: A Practice Manager is responsible for the daily operations of a medical office or clinic, from managing staff to handling patient interactions. Duties include assisting with the...
- Acuity Eye Group/ Retina Institute of California
- Pasadena, CA
- 5 days ago
- Acuity Eye Group/ Retina Institute of California
- Pasadena, CA
- 5 days ago
Instruct clients in how to wear and care for eyeglasses and contact lenses....
Optical Consultant - Bi - lingual ( Spanish )
- Acuity Eye Group/ Retina Institute of California
- Los Angeles, CA
- 5 days ago
- Acuity Eye Group/ Retina Institute of California
- Los Angeles, CA
- 5 days ago
Instruct clients in how to wear and care for eyeglasses and contact lenses....
Places contact lens orders, processes shipments and properly submits invoices for payment....
Medical Assistant (Outpatient) - Full Time (Temporary, Womens Services Hanford
- Hanford, CA
- 17 hours ago
- Hanford, CA
- 17 hours ago
Located in a tight-knit community in Kings County, Adventist Health Hanford has been serving the Central Valley since 1965. We are comprised of a 173-bed hospital and many outpatient clinics with...
Places contact lens orders, processes shipments and properly submits invoices for payment....
Essential Responsibilities: Measures and records intraocular pressure (tonometry), neutralization of spectacles (lensometry), automated visual fields, autorefraction (in preparation for the subjective...
Medical Assistant (Outpatient) - Full Time (Temporary, Women's Services Hanford
- Hanford, CA
- 21 hours ago
- Hanford, CA
- 21 hours ago
Located in a tight-knit community in Kings County, Adventist Health Hanford has been serving the Central Valley since 1965. We are comprised of a 173-bed hospital and many outpatient clinics with...
Appleone has partnered with a client seeking a bilingual Vietnamese Medical Receptionist! Core Responsibilities: Manage patient check-in/out, demographic and insurance verification (incl. scanning...
The Front Office Associate is responsible for welcoming, greeting, and checking in/outpatients and collecting insurance and patient personal information. The Front Office Associate answers phones...
Medical Assistant (Outpatient), Groveland Clinic, FT
- Groveland, CA
- 1 day ago
- Groveland, CA
- 1 day ago
Adventist Health Sonora has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1900. We are comprised of a 72-bed hospital, 30 medical offices, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of...
Certified Medical Assistant (Outpatient), Pavilion Primary Care
- Sonora, CA
- 1 day ago
- Sonora, CA
- 1 day ago
Adventist Health Sonora has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1900. We are comprised of a 72-bed hospital, 30 medical offices, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of...
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,...
Places contact lens orders, processes shipments and properly submits invoices for payment....
Certified Medical Assistant (Outpatient), Float Pool, Per Diem
- Sonora, CA
- 1 day ago
- Sonora, CA
- 1 day ago
Adventist Health Sonora has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1900. We are comprised of a 72-bed hospital, 30 medical offices, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of...
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Optical Assistants in California offer the following education backgroundQualifications / Skill Sets
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- Phlebotomy
- Lensometry
- Contact Lens
- Visual Field Testing
- Injections
- Vital Signs
- Electrocardiogram
- Suture Removal
- Dermatology
- Medical Assistant Certified
- Referrals
- Rooming Patients
- Eye Care
- IV Infusion
- Registered Medical Assistant
- Autorefractor
- Optometry
- Tonometry
- Pre-Testing
- Keratometry
- Corneal Topography
- Dilation
- Refraction
- Tono-Pen
- A-Scans
- Frame Selection
- Eye Exams
- Class Of Trade
- Topography
- Patient Recall
- IOLMaster
- Scribing
- Non Contact Tonometer
- Scribe
- Ophthalmology
- Surgery
- Electronic Health Record
- Patient Care
- Medical Assisting
- Medical Records
- Basic Life Support
- Scheduling Appointments
- Electronic Medical Records
- HIPAA
- Health Care
- General Office Duties
- Military Background
- Retail
- High School Diploma
- Friendliness
- Telephone Skills
- Documentation
- Interpersonal Skills
- Filing
- Inventory Management
- Policy Development
- Sales
- Problem Solving
- Organization
- Customer Service
- Scheduling
- Computer Skills
- Leadership
- Communication Skills
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