Optical Assistant Jobs in Concord, MA

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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Medical Assistant - Behavioral Health

  • Community Health Connections
  • Fitchburg, MA (24 miles from Concord, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Fitchburg, MA (24 miles from Concord, MA)
  • 1 day ago

JOIN THE CHC FAMILY! Community Health Connections (CHC) is a multi-site, non-profit health care center offering urgent care, primary family medical and pediatric care, preventative and restorative...

In Person

Optometric Assistant Part Time

  • VisionWorks
  • Malden, MA (15 miles from Concord, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Malden, MA (15 miles from Concord, MA)
  • 2 days ago

Notify patients when their contact lenses are available for dispensing. Have a working knowledge of contact lens brands and parameters....

In Person Part Time

Certified Medical Assistant/CMA - Internal Medicine - THPG

  • Texas Health Resources
  • Bedford, MA (5 miles from Concord, MA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Bedford, MA (5 miles from Concord, MA)
  • 4 days ago

Certified Medical Assistant/CMA - Internal Medicine - THPG Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together Work location: Texas Health Physicians Group 1604 Hospital Pkwy Ste 402...

In Person Full Time

Ophthalmic Assistant

  • Ophthalmic Consultants Of Boston Inc.
  • Waltham, MA (6 miles from Concord, MA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Waltham, MA (6 miles from Concord, MA)
  • 5 days ago

These include conducting visual acuity testing, visual field testing, lensometry, auto refractometry, refractometry, pupil assessment, extraocular motility, gross external examination, applanation tonometry...

In Person

Trainee Optical Assistant

  • Specsavers UK
  • Andover, MA (16 miles from Concord, MA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Andover, MA (16 miles from Concord, MA)
  • 9 days ago

And once you've found your feet as a Trainee Optical Assistant, you don't just have to stop there....

In Person

LensCrafters - EyeCare Advisor

  • FGXI Corporate
  • Salem, NH (24 miles from Concord, MA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Salem, NH (24 miles from Concord, MA)
  • 19 days ago

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

In Person

Optical Assistant

  • Specsavers UK
  • Andover, MA (16 miles from Concord, MA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Andover, MA (16 miles from Concord, MA)
  • 19 days ago

So, if you've had previous optical experience as an Optical Advisor or Dispensing Assistant, this Optical Assistant role could be perfect for you....

In Person

Medical Assistant - Float

  • Community Health Connections
  • Leominster, MA (21 miles from Concord, MA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Leominster, MA (21 miles from Concord, MA)
  • 30+ days ago

Jobs Leominster, MA Medical Assistant - Float Community Health Connections Medical Assistant - Float Leominster, MA Apply Pay or shift range: $19 USD to $26 USD The estimated range is the budgeted...

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Ophthalmic Assistant II

  • Beth Israel Lahey Hospital
  • Boston, MA (16 miles from Concord, MA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Boston, MA (16 miles from Concord, MA)
  • 30+ days ago

Performs visual fields, A/B ultrasonic scans, autorefraction, OCT, fundus photography, lensometry and topography. Performs refractions. Monitors provider schedules and patient flow....

In Person

Specialty Services Patient Care Coordinator

  • New England College of Optometry
  • Boston, MA (16 miles from Concord, MA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Boston, MA (16 miles from Concord, MA)
  • 60+ days ago

The Specialty Services Patient Care Coordinator is a full-time, on-site position reporting to the Clinic Director with a dotted line to the Patient Intake Manager and Senior Specialty Patient Care...

In Person

Demographic Data for Concord, MA

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Salary for Optical Assistant Jobs in Concord, MA

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 Concord, MA offer the following education background
High School or GED
27.8%
Bachelor's Degree
25.8%
Associate's Degree
17.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
15.8%
Doctorate Degree
5.1%
Master's Degree
4.0%
Some College
3.2%
Some High School
1.0%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Optical Assistants in Concord, MA
Less than 1 year
61.2%
None
20.2%
2-4 years
17.7%
1-2 years
0.9%



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