Optical Assistant Jobs in Greenlawn, NY

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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Optum Dermatology - Lake Success Medical Assistant

  • Lake Success, NY (19 miles from Greenlawn, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Lake Success, NY (19 miles from Greenlawn, NY)
  • 2 days 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 a difference...

LensCrafters - EyeCare Advisor

  • Scarsdale, NY (24 miles from Greenlawn, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Scarsdale, NY (24 miles from Greenlawn, NY)
  • 2 days ago

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

Medical Assistant - Internal Medicine

  • White Plains, NY (23 miles from Greenlawn, NY)
  • 6 days ago
  • White Plains, NY (23 miles from Greenlawn, NY)
  • 6 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 Scribe

  • Manhasset, NY (17 miles from Greenlawn, NY)
  • 8 days ago
  • Manhasset, NY (17 miles from Greenlawn, NY)
  • 8 days ago

Job Description Performs patient care under the physicians/nurses direct supervision. Duties include, but are not limited to; preparing patient for physician, administering, obtaining and...

Medical Receptionist 1

  • Floral Park, NY (20 miles from Greenlawn, NY)
  • 9 days ago
  • Floral Park, NY (20 miles from Greenlawn, NY)
  • 9 days 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...

Assistant Surgical Coordinator

  • Port Jefferson, NY (16 miles from Greenlawn, NY)
  • 9 days ago
  • Port Jefferson, NY (16 miles from Greenlawn, NY)
  • 9 days ago

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

Medical Assistant - Pediatrics

  • Harrison, NY (20 miles from Greenlawn, NY)
  • 10 days ago
  • Harrison, NY (20 miles from Greenlawn, NY)
  • 10 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...

Optometric Asst Sam's Club, Part time

  • Woodbury, NY (6 miles from Greenlawn, NY)
  • 10 days ago
  • Woodbury, NY (6 miles from Greenlawn, NY)
  • 10 days ago

... What you'll do... Provides Member service by acknowledging the Member, identifying their needs, assisting with purchasing decisions, locating merchandise, resolving issues and concerns, and...

Patient Care Coordinator - Metro Optics

  • Bronx, NY (23 miles from Greenlawn, NY)
  • 10 days ago
  • Bronx, NY (23 miles from Greenlawn, NY)
  • 10 days 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...

Medical Assistant - Pediatrics

  • Purchase, NY (21 miles from Greenlawn, NY)
  • 12 days ago
  • Purchase, NY (21 miles from Greenlawn, NY)
  • 12 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

  • Harrison, NY (20 miles from Greenlawn, NY)
  • 14 days ago
  • Harrison, NY (20 miles from Greenlawn, NY)
  • 14 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...

Medical Assistant - GI

  • Purchase, NY (21 miles from Greenlawn, NY)
  • 16 days ago
  • Purchase, NY (21 miles from Greenlawn, NY)
  • 16 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...

Certified Medical Assistant Ophthalmology Full-Time Days Queens Eye Center

  • Queens Village, NY (22 miles from Greenlawn, NY)
  • 17 days ago
  • Queens Village, NY (22 miles from Greenlawn, NY)
  • 17 days ago

Responsibilities include the following: Conduct preliminary eye exams, including taking patient histories, measuring visual acuity, performing tonometry, and administering diagnostic tests....

Medical Assistant - Cardiology

  • White Plains, NY (23 miles from Greenlawn, NY)
  • 18 days ago
  • White Plains, NY (23 miles from Greenlawn, NY)
  • 18 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...

Optical Specialist

  • Bellport, NY (22 miles from Greenlawn, NY)
  • 18 days ago
  • Bellport, NY (22 miles from Greenlawn, NY)
  • 18 days 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...

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Optical Assistant Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Optical Assistant Jobs in Greenlawn, NY

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Highest Education Level

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



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