Optical Assistant Jobs in Florence, KY

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

Medical Assistant -East Cincinnati, Training Provided, No Weekends

, 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...

Eye Care Partners

Patient Coordinator - Surgery Center

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...

LensCrafters - EyeCare Advisor

  • Florence, KY (1 mile from Florence, KY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Florence, KY (1 mile from Florence, KY)
  • 2 days ago

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

Medical Assistant - Crittenden Urgent Care

  • Crittenden, KY (14 miles from Florence, KY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Crittenden, KY (14 miles from Florence, KY)
  • 3 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...

Medical Assistant - Alexandria Primary Care

  • Alexandria, KY (14 miles from Florence, KY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Alexandria, KY (14 miles from Florence, KY)
  • 3 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...

Medical Assistant - Crestview Hills IM Peds

  • Crestview Hills, KY (3 miles from Florence, KY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Crestview Hills, KY (3 miles from Florence, KY)
  • 3 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...

Medical Assistant (MA) Women's Health Highland Heights

  • Highland Heights, KY (10 miles from Florence, KY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Highland Heights, KY (10 miles from Florence, KY)
  • 3 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...

Medical Assistant - Womens Health

  • Burlington, KY (6 miles from Florence, KY)
  • 9 days ago
  • Burlington, KY (6 miles from Florence, KY)
  • 9 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...

Medical Assistant I - Ft. Thomas Urgent Care

  • Newport, KY (9 miles from Florence, KY)
  • 9 days ago
  • Newport, KY (9 miles from Florence, KY)
  • 9 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...

Ophthalmic Assistant II

  • Cincinnati, OH (14 miles from Florence, KY)
  • 10 days ago
  • Cincinnati, OH (14 miles from Florence, KY)
  • 10 days ago

At UC Health, we're proud to have the best and brightest teams and clinicians collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering. As the region's adult academic...

Medical Assistant (MA) Womens Health

  • Lawrenceburg, IN (18 miles from Florence, KY)
  • 11 days ago
  • Lawrenceburg, IN (18 miles from Florence, KY)
  • 11 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...

Medical Receptionist- Training Provided!

  • Cincinnati, OH (14 miles from Florence, KY)
  • 11 days ago
  • Cincinnati, OH (14 miles from Florence, KY)
  • 11 days 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...

Medical Assistant - Neurology

  • Crestview Hills, KY (3 miles from Florence, KY)
  • 12 days ago
  • Crestview Hills, KY (3 miles from Florence, KY)
  • 12 days ago

Medical Assistant - Neurology Medical Assistant - Neurology locations Crestview Hills, Kentucky Florence, Kentucky time type Full time posted on Posted 3 Days Ago job requisition id JR306356 Job...

Medical Assistant - Weight Management Surgical

  • Florence, KY
  • 15 days ago
  • Florence, KY
  • 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...

Medical Assistant - Vascular Surgery

  • Edgewood, KY (3 miles from Florence, KY)
  • 17 days ago
  • Edgewood, KY (3 miles from Florence, KY)
  • 17 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 Florence, KY

Moving to Florence, KY? Find some basic demographic data about Florence, KY below.


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Optical Assistant Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Optical Assistant Jobs in Florence, KY

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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



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