Optical Assistant Jobs in Yonkers, 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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Medical Assistant - Podiatry

  • Glen Ridge, NJ (19 miles from Yonkers, NY)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Glen Ridge, NJ (19 miles from Yonkers, NY)
  • 5 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...

Front Desk Receptionist/Salesperson at an Optical Store

  • Hicksville, NY (22 miles from Yonkers, NY)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Hicksville, NY (22 miles from Yonkers, NY)
  • 6 hours ago

Looking for a front desk person at an optical store in Hicksville. Nice and pleasant work atmosphere. Job Responsibilities include: Attending Phone Calls Greeting Customers Checking Insurances...

Medical Assistant - OBGYN

  • Rye, NY (10 miles from Yonkers, NY)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Rye, NY (10 miles from Yonkers, NY)
  • 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 Yonkers, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Totowa, NJ (15 miles from Yonkers, NY)
  • 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 Assistant - Orthopedics

  • Stamford, CT (19 miles from Yonkers, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Stamford, CT (19 miles from Yonkers, NY)
  • 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 - Clinical Staffing

  • White Plains, NY (8 miles from Yonkers, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • White Plains, NY (8 miles from Yonkers, NY)
  • 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 Receptionist 1

  • Richmond Hill, NY (17 miles from Yonkers, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Richmond Hill, NY (17 miles from Yonkers, NY)
  • 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...

Optometric Asst Sam's Club, Part time

  • West Haverstraw, NY (18 miles from Yonkers, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • West Haverstraw, NY (18 miles from Yonkers, NY)
  • 2 days ago

state and federal laws in maintaining and filing records, requesting, reviewing and processing insurance, collecting payments for doctor services, and performing and recording results of optometric pre-tests...

Medical Assistant - Cardiology

  • Forest Hills, NY (15 miles from Yonkers, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Forest Hills, NY (15 miles from Yonkers, NY)
  • 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...

Medical Assistant - Family Medicine

  • Bayside, NY (12 miles from Yonkers, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Bayside, NY (12 miles from Yonkers, NY)
  • 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...

Medical Assistant - Urology

  • Paramus, NJ (9 miles from Yonkers, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Paramus, NJ (9 miles from Yonkers, NY)
  • 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 (12 miles from Yonkers, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Ridgewood, NJ (12 miles from Yonkers, NY)
  • 3 days ago

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

Medical Assistant/ Scribe - Urology

  • Englewood, NJ (6 miles from Yonkers, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Englewood, NJ (6 miles from Yonkers, 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...

LensCrafters - Lead EyeCare Advisor

  • Scarsdale, NY (5 miles from Yonkers, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Scarsdale, NY (5 miles from Yonkers, NY)
  • 5 days ago

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

Medical Assistant - GI

  • Clifton, NJ (14 miles from Yonkers, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Clifton, NJ (14 miles from Yonkers, NY)
  • 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...

Demographic Data for Yonkers, NY

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Salary for Optical Assistant Jobs in Yonkers, NY

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Highest Education Level

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



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