Optical Assistant Jobs in Illinois
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.
- Eye Care Partners
- Swansea, IL
- 5 hours ago
- Eye Care Partners
- Swansea, IL
- 5 hours ago
EyeCare Partners is the nations leading provider of clinically integrated eye care. Our national network of over 300 ophthalmologists and 700 optometrists provides a lifetime of care to our...
- Total Vision Family Eye Care
- Bartlett, IL
- 8 days ago
- Total Vision Family Eye Care
- Bartlett, IL
- 8 days ago
Lens Lensometry Dispensing Glasses Optical Knowledge...
Total Rewards "Your life - our Mission" OSF HealthCare is dedicated to provide Mission Partners with a comprehensive and market-competitive total rewards package that includes benefits,...
Places contact lens orders, processes shipments and properly submits invoices for payment....
Patient Service/Front Desk Coordinator Part Time
- West Dundee, IL
- 1 day ago
- West Dundee, IL
- 1 day ago
About the role See yourself starting a new career journey? As a Patient Service Coordinator at MyEyeDr. you play an essential role by providing personalized patient experiences through the...
LOCATION: - John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital DEPARTMENT: Network Diabetes/Endocrinology SHIFT: 9:00am-5:00pm JOB SUMMARY UNION SEIU 73 Under the supervision of a licensed physician, the Medical...
Places contact lens orders, processes shipments and properly submits invoices for payment....
HSHS Medical Group is seeking a medical assistant to join our Internal Medicine clinic. Ideal candidates are patient focused, mission driven caregivers looking for an opportunity to apply clinical...
HSHS Medical Group is seeking a medical assistant to join our Family Medicine Practice clinic. Ideal candidates are patient focused, mission driven caregivers looking for an opportunity to apply...
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, pressures, and performing a variety of diagnostic tests including visual fields, OCT, GDX, IOL master, auto refractor and topography Demonstrates working knowledge of eye anatomy, diseases, symptoms...
HSHS Medical Group is seeking a medical assistant to join our Family Medicine clinic. Ideal candidates are patient focused, mission driven caregivers looking for an opportunity to apply clinical...
Medical Assistant , Family Medicine
- Fairview Heights, IL
- 10 days ago
- Fairview Heights, IL
- 10 days ago
Performs a wide variety of activities that may include both direct patient care, as well as administrative and laboratory functions. Direct patient care may include working with patients of all...
- Quincy, IL
- 11 days ago
- Quincy, IL
- 11 days ago
This position provides clinical support to the patients of SIU Family and Community Medicine-Quincy. The majority of time is spent in the capacity of Medical Assistant (Credentialed/Certified)...
Performs technical workups, patient histories and special testing (Refractions w/ retinoscopy, Lensometry, Keratometry, Tonometry, Visual Fields, Amslers, Muscle Testing, Pupil Exams, Topography, OCT...
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Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Optical Assistant positions.
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Optical Assistants in Illinois offer the following education backgroundQualifications / Skill Sets
The following top skills are often required or desired to land a Optical Assistant position
- Phlebotomy
- Lensometry
- Contact Lens
- Visual Field Testing
- Pre-Testing
- Injections
- Vital Signs
- Electrocardiogram
- Suture Removal
- Medical Assistant Certified
- Referrals
- Rooming Patients
- Eye Care
- IV Infusion
- Autorefractor
- Optometry
- Tonometry
- Keratometry
- Corneal Topography
- Dilation
- Fundus Photography
- Applanation Tonometry
- Refraction
- Pachymetry
- Tono-Pen
- Scribing
- A-Scans
- Visual Acuities
- Class Of Trade
- Eye Exams
- Topography
- Patient Recall
- IOLMaster
- Non Contact Tonometer
- Slit Lamp Exam
- Refractometry
- Scribe
- Ophthalmology
- Medical Assisting
- Patient Care
- Basic Life Support
- Scheduling Appointments
- HIPAA
- Electronic Medical Records
- Health Care
- General Office Duties
- Administrative Skills
- Retail
- Military Background
- High School Diploma
- Friendliness
- Telephone Skills
- Documentation
- Interpersonal Skills
- Filing
- Policy Development
- Inventory Management
- Multitasking
- Problem Solving
- Sales
- Teamwork
- Organization
- Customer Service
- Scheduling
- Computer Skills
- Leadership
- Communication Skills
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