Optical Assistant Jobs in White Plains, 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.

1-15 of 36 Jobs

Optometric Assistant

  • VisionWorks
  • West Nyack, NY (11 miles from White Plains, NY)
  • 23 hours ago
  • West Nyack, NY (11 miles from White Plains, NY)
  • 23 hours ago

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

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Optometric Assistant Part Time

  • VisionWorks
  • West Nyack, NY (11 miles from White Plains, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • West Nyack, NY (11 miles from White Plains, NY)
  • 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

Medical Assistant - Dermatology

  • Summit Health
  • Fair Lawn, NJ (19 miles from White Plains, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Fair Lawn, NJ (19 miles from White Plains, NY)
  • 5 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...

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Patient Care Coordinator, Northern Valley Eyecare

  • FGXI Corporate
  • Closter, NJ (11 miles from White Plains, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Closter, NJ (11 miles from White Plains, NY)
  • 5 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...

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LensCrafters - EyeCare Advisor

  • FGXI Corporate
  • Yorktown Heights, NY (17 miles from White Plains, NY)
  • 7 days ago
  • Yorktown Heights, NY (17 miles from White Plains, NY)
  • 7 days ago

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

In Person

LensCrafters - Lead EyeCare Advisor

  • EssilorLuxottica Group
  • New York, NY (22 miles from White Plains, NY)
  • 7 days ago
  • New York, NY (22 miles from White Plains, NY)
  • 7 days ago

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

In Person

LensCrafters - Lead EyeCare Advisor

  • FGXI Corporate
  • New York, NY (23 miles from White Plains, NY)
  • 9 days ago
  • New York, NY (23 miles from White Plains, NY)
  • 9 days ago

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

In Person

Medical Assistant - Pulmonology

  • Summit Health, Inc.
  • Rye, NY (5 miles from White Plains, NY)
  • 13 days ago
  • Rye, NY (5 miles from White Plains, NY)
  • 13 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...

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Medical Assistant - Urology

  • Summit Health
  • Saddle Brook, NJ (19 miles from White Plains, NY)
  • 13 days ago
  • Saddle Brook, NJ (19 miles from White Plains, NY)
  • 13 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...

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Medical Assistant - Orthopedics

  • Summit Health
  • New York, NY (22 miles from White Plains, NY)
  • 13 days ago
  • New York, NY (22 miles from White Plains, NY)
  • 13 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...

In Person

Medical Assistant - Podiatry

  • Summit Health
  • Hackensack, NJ (17 miles from White Plains, NY)
  • 19 days ago
  • Hackensack, NJ (17 miles from White Plains, NY)
  • 19 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...

In Person

Clinical Partner/Medical Assistant

  • HarmonyCares
  • Bronx, NY (16 miles from White Plains, NY)
  • 21 days ago
  • Bronx, NY (16 miles from White Plains, NY)
  • 21 days ago

Overview HarmonyCares is a leading national value-based provider of in-home primary care services for people with complex healthcare needs. Headquartered out of Troy, Michigan, HarmonyCares...

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Medical Assistant - Internal Medicine

  • Summit Health
  • Yonkers, NY (8 miles from White Plains, NY)
  • 21 days ago
  • Yonkers, NY (8 miles from White Plains, NY)
  • 21 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...

In Person

Medical Assistant - OBGYN

  • Summit Health
  • Rye, NY (5 miles from White Plains, NY)
  • 21 days ago
  • Rye, NY (5 miles from White Plains, NY)
  • 21 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...

In Person

Medical Assistant - REI

  • Summit Health
  • Purchase, NY (2 miles from White Plains, NY)
  • 23 days ago
  • Purchase, NY (2 miles from White Plains, NY)
  • 23 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...

In Person

Demographic Data for White Plains, NY

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Salary for Optical Assistant Jobs in White Plains, NY

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Optical Assistant positions.

Highest Education Level

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

Qualifications / Skill Sets

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