Optical Assistant Jobs in Indiana

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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Eye Care Partners

Patient Coordinator

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...

Eye Care Partners

Surgery Scheduler

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...

Medical Assistant (MA) Lawrenceburg Women's Health

  • Lawrenceburg, IN
  • 22 hours ago
  • Lawrenceburg, IN
  • 22 hours ago

Job Type: Regular Scheduled Hours: 40 Job Summary: Reports to the Practice Manager or Team Leader, the Medical Assistant provides clinical support to the physician and mid-level providers. The...

Optometric Assistant

  • Carmel, IN
  • 1 day ago
  • Carmel, IN
  • 1 day 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,...

Optometric Assistant Part Time

  • Lafayette, IN
  • 1 day ago
  • Lafayette, IN
  • 1 day 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,...

Patient Service/Front Desk Coordinator

  • La Porte, IN
  • 2 days ago
  • La Porte, IN
  • 2 days 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...

Medical Assistant

  • Gary, IN
  • 3 days ago
  • Gary, IN
  • 3 days ago

Summary/ Objective The Medical Assistant assists NorthShore providers with treating patients and utilizing established NorthShore clinical guidelines. This position may have assignments in various...

Certified Medical Assistant Scribe Float

  • South Bend, IN
  • 6 days ago
  • South Bend, IN
  • 6 days ago

Summary Sign On Bonus $2,500 Job Title: Certified Medical Assistant Scribe Department: Medical Services Reports To: Physician or Supervisor Position Overview: The Certified Medical Assistant...

Certified Medical Assistant Scribe

  • Elkhart, IN
  • 6 days ago
  • Elkhart, IN
  • 6 days ago

Summary Job Title: Certified Medical Assistant Scribe Department: Medical Services Reports To: Physician or Supervisor Position Overview: The Certified Medical Assistant Scribe assists physicians...

Medical Assistant Southern IN Heart Signing Bonus

  • Columbus, IN
  • 7 days ago
  • Columbus, IN
  • 7 days ago

Potential for $4.5k signing bonus on select Medical Assistant positions! Ask CRH Recruiting about eligibility requirements via email (...) or phone ...). What you need to know about this position:...

Patient Service/Front Desk Coordinator Part Time

  • Spencer, IN
  • 8 days ago
  • Spencer, IN
  • 8 days 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...

Medical Assistant

  • Batesville, IN
  • 10 days ago
  • Batesville, IN
  • 10 days ago

Overview Come join our team! We have an immediate need for a Medical Assistant in our Batesville, IN clinic! If you are ready to make an impact every day, and thrive in a fast-paced environment,...

LensCrafters - EyeCare Advisor

  • Plainfield, IN
  • 10 days ago
  • Plainfield, IN
  • 10 days ago

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

Cert Medical Asst Scribe (BMG)

  • Bristol, IN
  • 14 days ago
  • Bristol, IN
  • 14 days ago

Summary $2,500.00 Sign On bonus The purpose of this position is to handle time-consuming clerical responsibilities for physicians during patient encounters. Scribes accompany a physician and...

Medical Assistant (MA) General Surgery Lawrenceburg

  • Lawrenceburg, IN
  • 15 days ago
  • Lawrenceburg, IN
  • 15 days ago

Job Type: Regular Scheduled Hours: 40 Job Summary: Reports to the Practice Manager or Team Leader, the Medical Assistant provides clinical support to the physician and mid-level providers. The...

Demographic Data for Indiana

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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 II
This is the second of a two-semester subject sequence beginning with Atomic and Optical Physics I (8.421) that provides the foundations for contemporary research in selected areas of atomic and...

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Salary for Optical Assistant Jobs in Indiana

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 Indiana offer the following education background
High School or GED
29.2%
Bachelor's Degree
24.8%
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 Indiana
Less than 1 year
61.2%
None
20.2%
2-4 years
17.7%
1-2 years
0.9%



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