Optical Assistant Jobs in Millburn, 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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Optometric Assistant Part Time - NJ

  • Morristown, NJ (10 miles from Millburn, NJ)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Morristown, NJ (10 miles from Millburn, NJ)
  • 8 hours 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 Assistant

  • New York, NY (16 miles from Millburn, NJ)
  • 19 hours ago
  • New York, NY (16 miles from Millburn, NJ)
  • 19 hours ago

MEDICAL ASSISTANT Job Details Job Location New York, NY Position Type Full Time Salary Range $23.00 - $28.00 Hourly Travel Percentage None Job Shift Any Description American Endovascular is...

Optical Specialist

  • Paramus, NJ (18 miles from Millburn, NJ)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Paramus, NJ (18 miles from Millburn, NJ)
  • 20 hours ago

License Required Join our team of more than 34,000 team members, supporting our members and communities in our Club Support Center, 235+ clubs and eight distribution centers. BJs Wholesale Club...

Ophthalmic Technician Non-Certified (Certified Medical Assistant)-Ophthalmology Practice-Mount Sinai Union Square-Full Time, Days

  • New York, NY (16 miles from Millburn, NJ)
  • 21 hours ago
  • New York, NY (16 miles from Millburn, NJ)
  • 21 hours ago

field tests; ocular motility tests; color vision tests; pharmacological pupil tests; tonometry, tonography and tensilon tonography tests to determine intraocular pressure and pupil testing for size...

Offsite Medical Assistant I Ambulatory-Obstetrics And Gynecology Administration-Mount Sinai West-Full time Day

  • New York, NY (16 miles from Millburn, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (16 miles from Millburn, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

The Medical Assistant I provides clinical office support to physicians and surgeons and performs patient care and administrative duties necessary to deliver quality patient care. This individual...

Offsite Senior Medical Secretary-MSW-FT Days

  • New York, NY (16 miles from Millburn, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (16 miles from Millburn, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

The Senior Offsite Medical Secretary provides secretarial support to the supervising physician in an offsite practice setting. Responsibilities include a high volume of telephones, reception,...

Cooper Panariello Eye Institute - Patient Care Coordinator

  • Brooklyn, NY (16 miles from Millburn, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (16 miles from Millburn, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

We provide a wide range of vision care services including full-scope optometric patient care, ocular disease management, routine comprehensive eye exams, refractive services, Vision Therapy, and more...

Licensed Optical Assistant Manager - Bergen St.

  • New York, NY (16 miles from Millburn, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (16 miles from Millburn, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

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

Medical Assistant - Dermatology

  • Belleville, NJ (8 miles from Millburn, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Belleville, NJ (8 miles from Millburn, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

$** **1,000** **Sign-on Bonus for External Candidates** **Opportunities with Optum in the Tri-State region** (formerly CareMount Medical, ProHEALTH New York and Riverside Medical Group). Come make...

Optometric Assistant Part TIme - NJ

  • Jersey City, NJ (11 miles from Millburn, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Jersey City, NJ (11 miles from Millburn, 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,...

Offsite Senior Medical Secretary - Breast Surgery - Mount Sinai West - Full Time Days

  • New York, NY (16 miles from Millburn, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (16 miles from Millburn, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

The Senior Offsite Medical Secretary provides secretarial support to the supervising physician in an offsite practice setting. Responsibilities include a high volume of telephones, reception,...

LensCrafters - EyeCare Advisor

  • New York, NY (16 miles from Millburn, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (16 miles from Millburn, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

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

Certified Medical Assistant - Breast Center (Per Diem)

  • Clifton, NJ (12 miles from Millburn, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Clifton, NJ (12 miles from Millburn, NJ)
  • 1 day 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 - Urology

  • Livingston, NJ (3 miles from Millburn, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Livingston, NJ (3 miles from Millburn, NJ)
  • 2 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...

Russian Speaking Ophthalmic Assistant

  • Brooklyn, NY (16 miles from Millburn, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (16 miles from Millburn, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Responsibilities will include history, visual acuity, tonometry ( tonopen and icare), placing eye drops, OCT testing, and retina photos....

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Optical Assistant Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Optical Assistant Jobs in Millburn, NJ

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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



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