Optical Assistant Jobs in New York
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.
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...
- New York, NY
- 10 hours ago
- New York, NY
- 10 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...
- New York, NY
- 15 hours ago
- New York, NY
- 15 hours 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...
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
- 15 hours ago
- Brooklyn, NY
- 15 hours 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...
(At other brands, you might see similar roles called Optical Assistant Manager.)...
Places contact lens orders, processes shipments and properly submits invoices for payment....
Offsite Senior Medical Secretary - Breast Surgery - Mount Sinai West - Full Time Days
- New York, NY
- 22 hours ago
- New York, NY
- 22 hours 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,...
Places contact lens orders, processes shipments and properly submits invoices for payment....
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...
Places contact lens orders, processes shipments and properly submits invoices for payment....
Responsibilities will include history, visual acuity, tonometry ( tonopen and icare), placing eye drops, OCT testing, and retina photos....
Optum Dermatology - Lake Success Medical Assistant
- Lake Success, NY
- 2 days ago
- Lake Success, 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...
Places contact lens orders, processes shipments and properly submits invoices for payment....
Places contact lens orders, processes shipments and properly submits invoices for payment....
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Optical Assistants in New York offer the following education backgroundQualifications / Skill Sets
The following top skills are often required or desired to land a Optical Assistant position
- Phlebotomy
- Lensometry
- Contact Lens
- Visual Field Testing
- Injections
- Vital Signs
- Electrocardiogram
- Suture Removal
- Dermatology
- Medical Assistant Certified
- Referrals
- Rooming Patients
- Eye Care
- IV Infusion
- Registered Medical Assistant
- Autorefractor
- Optometry
- Tonometry
- Pre-Testing
- Keratometry
- Corneal Topography
- Dilation
- Refraction
- Applanation Tonometry
- Tono-Pen
- A-Scans
- Frame Selection
- Eye Exams
- Class Of Trade
- Topography
- Patient Recall
- IOLMaster
- Scribing
- Non Contact Tonometer
- Scribe
- Ophthalmology
- Surgery
- Electronic Health Record
- Patient Care
- Medical Assisting
- Medical Records
- Basic Life Support
- Scheduling Appointments
- Electronic Medical Records
- HIPAA
- Health Care
- General Office Duties
- Military Background
- Retail
- High School Diploma
- Friendliness
- Telephone Skills
- Documentation
- Interpersonal Skills
- Filing
- Inventory Management
- Policy Development
- Sales
- Problem Solving
- Organization
- Customer Service
- Scheduling
- Computer Skills
- Leadership
- Communication Skills
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