Optical Assistant Jobs in Manhasset, 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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Per Diem Medical Assistant - Float

  • Purchase, NY (16 miles from Manhasset, NY)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Purchase, NY (16 miles from Manhasset, NY)
  • 1 hour 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 - Surgery

  • New York, NY (16 miles from Manhasset, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • New York, NY (16 miles from Manhasset, NY)
  • 4 days ago

Description Provides secretarial and clinical support to physicians and surgeons and performs administrative duties necessary to deliver quality patient care. Responsibilities May schedule...

Offsite Senior Medical Secretary-Obstetrics And Gynecology Administration-Mount Sinai West-Full-time Day

  • New York, NY (16 miles from Manhasset, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • New York, NY (16 miles from Manhasset, NY)
  • 4 days ago

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

Medical Assistant Scribe - Pain Management

  • New York, NY (16 miles from Manhasset, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • New York, NY (16 miles from Manhasset, NY)
  • 4 days ago

Orlin & Cohen Orthopedic Group - Northwell Health is the premier and fastest-growing orthopedic practice on Long Island, providing comprehensive care that helps thousands of our neighbors and...

Medical Assistant- Allergy

  • Purchase, NY (16 miles from Manhasset, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Purchase, NY (16 miles from Manhasset, NY)
  • 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...

Experienced Optical Receptionist/Front Desk

  • Brooklyn, NY (17 miles from Manhasset, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (17 miles from Manhasset, NY)
  • 5 days ago

Established Brooklyn Optometry/Optical office seeks part or full time receptionist/front desk customer service person. EXPERIENCE NECESSARY. Knowledge of OfficeMate a plus. Unhappy with your...

Receptionist for Busy Ophthalmology Practice

  • Brooklyn, NY (17 miles from Manhasset, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (17 miles from Manhasset, NY)
  • 5 days ago

This is a Part-time on-site role for a Medical Office Receptionist located in Brooklyn, NY. The Medical Office Receptionist will be responsible for answering phone calls, scheduling appointments,...

Medical Assistant (P17)

  • New York, NY (16 miles from Manhasset, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • New York, NY (16 miles from Manhasset, NY)
  • 5 days ago

American Endovascular is looking for full time experienced Certified Medical Assistants. If you are motivated and compassionate and care about improving patients' lives, American Endovascular is...

Medical Assistant - Internal Medicine

  • Purchase, NY (16 miles from Manhasset, NY)
  • 6 days ago
  • Purchase, NY (16 miles from Manhasset, 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...

Licensed Optical Assistant Manager - Brookfield Place

  • New York City, NY (17 miles from Manhasset, NY)
  • 6 days ago
  • New York City, NY (17 miles from Manhasset, NY)
  • 6 days ago

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

Medical Assistant - Gastroenterology

  • Brooklyn, NY (17 miles from Manhasset, NY)
  • 7 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (17 miles from Manhasset, NY)
  • 7 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...

LensCrafters - EyeCare Advisor

  • New York, NY (14 miles from Manhasset, NY)
  • 7 days ago
  • New York, NY (14 miles from Manhasset, NY)
  • 7 days ago

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

Medical Assistant

  • Plainview, NY (11 miles from Manhasset, NY)
  • 9 days ago
  • Plainview, NY (11 miles from Manhasset, NY)
  • 9 days ago

Collect and calculate diagnostic data such as K readings, refraction and vision fields. Prepare patients chart for the visit....

Cooper Panariello Eye Institute - Patient Care Coordinator

  • New York, NY (16 miles from Manhasset, NY)
  • 10 days ago
  • New York, NY (16 miles from Manhasset, 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 / Scribe

  • White Plains, NY (16 miles from Manhasset, NY)
  • 11 days ago
  • White Plains, NY (16 miles from Manhasset, NY)
  • 11 days ago

At White Plains Hospital, you have an opportunity to work side-by-side with some of the most talented people in the world. We have been widely recognized for our exceptional culture, world-class...

Demographic Data for Manhasset, NY

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Optical Assistant Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Optical Engineering
This course concerns the theory and practice of optical methods in engineering and system design, with an emphasis on diffraction, statistical optics, holography, and imaging. It provides the...
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Atomic and Optical Physics I
This is the first of a two-semester subject sequence that provides the foundations for contemporary research in selected areas of atomic and optical physics. Topics covered include the interaction...

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Salary for Optical Assistant Jobs in Manhasset, NY

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Optical Assistants in Manhasset, NY offer the following education background
High School or GED
29.0%
Bachelor's Degree
24.9%
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 Manhasset, NY
Less than 1 year
61.2%
None
20.2%
2-4 years
17.7%
1-2 years
0.9%



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