Optical Assistant Jobs in Florham Park, NJ

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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imatters

Medical Front Desk professional, we see you in eyes!

  • imatters
  • Branchburg, NJ (24 miles from Florham Park, NJ)
  • 8 days ago
  • imatters
  • Branchburg, NJ (24 miles from Florham Park, NJ)
  • 8 days ago

Are you looking for your next exciting career opportunity? Our Ophthalmology practice is hiring a Front Desk/Receptionist, and we'd love to welcome you to our growing team. We're committed to your...

Medical Assistant - Podiatry

  • Glen Ridge, NJ (10 miles from Florham Park, NJ)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Glen Ridge, NJ (10 miles from Florham Park, NJ)
  • 12 hours ago

About Our Company Were a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying health care and bringing a more connected kind of care. Our primary, multispecialty, and urgent care...

Optometric Assistant Part Time - NJ

  • Totowa, NJ (15 miles from Florham Park, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Totowa, NJ (15 miles from Florham Park, NJ)
  • 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,...

Medical Receptionist 1

  • New York, NY (21 miles from Florham Park, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (21 miles from Florham Park, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR Spectrum Vision Partners (“SVP”) and OCLI Vision (“OCLI”) work together to provide world class eye care to our patients to improve their lives. SVP, the management services...

Medical Receptionist 2

  • East Hanover, NJ (3 miles from Florham Park, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • East Hanover, NJ (3 miles from Florham Park, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR Spectrum Vision Partners (“SVP”) and OCLI Vision (“OCLI”) work together to provide world class eye care to our patients to improve their lives. SVP, the management services...

Medical Assistant - Urology

  • Paramus, NJ (20 miles from Florham Park, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Paramus, NJ (20 miles from Florham Park, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

About Our Company Were a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying health care and bringing a more connected kind of care. Our primary, multispecialty, and urgent care...

Licensed Optical Assistant Manager - Ridgewood

  • Ridgewood, NJ (20 miles from Florham Park, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Ridgewood, NJ (20 miles from Florham Park, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

(At other brands, you might see similar roles called Optical Assistant Manager.)...

Medical Assistant/ Scribe - Urology

  • Englewood, NJ (23 miles from Florham Park, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Englewood, NJ (23 miles from Florham Park, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

About Our Company Were a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying health care and bringing a more connected kind of care. Our primary, multispecialty, and urgent care...

Medical Assistant - GI

  • Clifton, NJ (15 miles from Florham Park, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Clifton, NJ (15 miles from Florham Park, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

About Our Company We're a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying health care and bringing a more connected kind of care. Our primary, multispecialty, and urgent care...

Optical Receptionist (Midtown West)

  • New York, NY (21 miles from Florham Park, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • New York, NY (21 miles from Florham Park, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

Ideal candidate should have SALES experience with selling eyeglasses, prescription lenses, contact lenses, and answering insurance inquiries with vision plans w/claims processing and some patient pretesting...

Medical Assistant - ENT

  • New York, NY (21 miles from Florham Park, NJ)
  • 7 days ago
  • New York, NY (21 miles from Florham Park, NJ)
  • 7 days ago

About Our Company We're a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying health care and bringing a more connected kind of care. Our primary, multispecialty, and urgent care...

Ophthalmic Assistant

  • Edison, NJ (17 miles from Florham Park, NJ)
  • 7 days ago
  • Edison, NJ (17 miles from Florham Park, NJ)
  • 7 days ago

Performs lensometry, automated refractometry, slit lamp exam including applanation tonometry and anterior chamber angle assessment, basic muscle balance testing, assesses pupils, confrontation visual...

Associate Optometric Assistant - PRN Sanford Health

  • New York, NY (21 miles from Florham Park, NJ)
  • 7 days ago
  • New York, NY (21 miles from Florham Park, NJ)
  • 7 days ago

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We're proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly...

Offsite Medical Assistant I Ambulatory-West Park Medical Group - Full Time - Days

  • New York, NY (21 miles from Florham Park, NJ)
  • 9 days ago
  • New York, NY (21 miles from Florham Park, NJ)
  • 9 days ago

Description Job Title: Offsite Medical Assistant I Ambulatory-West Park Medical Group - Full Time - Days The Medical Assistant I provides clinical office support to physicians and surgeons and...

Optometric Assistant

  • Rockaway, NJ (13 miles from Florham Park, NJ)
  • 9 days ago
  • Rockaway, NJ (13 miles from Florham Park, NJ)
  • 9 days 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,...

Demographic Data for Florham Park, NJ

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Salary for Optical Assistant Jobs in Florham Park, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Optical Assistants in Florham Park, NJ offer the following education background
High School or GED
28.6%
Bachelor's Degree
25.3%
Associate's Degree
17.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
15.9%
Doctorate Degree
5.1%
Master's Degree
3.9%
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 Florham Park, NJ
Less than 1 year
61.2%
None
20.2%
2-4 years
17.7%
1-2 years
0.9%



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