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.

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LensCrafters - EyeCare Advisor

  • Greece, NY
  • 8 hours ago
  • Greece, NY
  • 8 hours ago

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

LensCrafters - EyeCare Advisor

  • Rochester, NY
  • 15 hours ago
  • Rochester, NY
  • 15 hours ago

lenses.- Responsible for the maintenance and disinfection of contact lens inventory; provides clinical support to the Optometrist as needed....

Ophthalmic assistant/ Tech

  • New York, NY
  • 18 hours ago
  • New York, NY
  • 18 hours ago

ophthalmic assistant needed to work directly with New York City ophthalmologist Monday, Tuesday and Thursdays Three years of ophthalmic experience required Growth opportunity, pleasant work...

Medical Assistant - Nephrology

  • Purchase, NY
  • 22 hours ago
  • Purchase, NY
  • 22 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...

Medical Assistant - Pulmonary

  • Rockville Centre, NY
  • 22 hours ago
  • Rockville Centre, NY
  • 22 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...

Medical Assistant - Gastroenterology

  • New York, NY
  • 22 hours ago
  • New York, NY
  • 22 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...

Ophthalmic Assistant - Ophthalmology - Full Time

  • Horseheads, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • Horseheads, NY
  • 1 day ago

Position Summary: The Ophthalmic Assistant is responsible for performing ophthalmic work up, procedures, measurements, and tests to provide data to the provider and assist in patient care. Assists...

LensCrafters - EyeCare Advisor

  • Rochester, NY
  • 3 days ago
  • Rochester, NY
  • 3 days ago

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

Ophthalmic Assistant - Ophthalmology - Full Time

  • Big Flats, NY
  • 3 days ago
  • Big Flats, NY
  • 3 days ago

Position Summary: The Ophthalmic Assistant is responsible for performing ophthalmic work up, procedures, measurements, and tests to provide data to the provider and assist in patient care. Assists...

Medical Assistant - Internal Medicine

  • Yonkers, NY
  • 3 days ago
  • 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...

Ophthalmic Assistant

  • Brooklyn, NY
  • 3 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY
  • 3 days ago

Retina practice has an opening for an ophthalmic assistant. Responsibilities will include history, visual acuity, tonometry ( tonopen and icare), placing eye drops, OCT testing, and retina photos....

Ophthalmic Assistant

  • New York, NY
  • 5 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 5 days ago

un Ophthalmic Assistant (Brooklyn NY) compensation: based on experience employment type: job title: Russian Speaking Ophthalmic Assistant/Tech/Scribe Retina practice has an opening for an...

Patient Service/Front Desk Coordinator

  • Plainview, NY
  • 5 days ago
  • Plainview, NY
  • 5 days ago

About the role See yourself starting a new career journey? As a Patient Service Coordinator at MyEyeDr. you play an essential role by providing personalized patient experiences through the...

Medical Receptionist 1

  • Mineola, NY
  • 7 days ago
  • Mineola, NY
  • 7 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...

Medical Assistant - Family Medicine

  • Rockville Centre, NY
  • 7 days ago
  • Rockville Centre, NY
  • 7 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 New York

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Optical Assistant Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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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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Salary for Optical Assistant Jobs in New York

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireOptometry research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Optical Assistant positions.



Highest Education Level

Optical Assistants in New York offer the following education background
High School or GED
28.6%
Bachelor's Degree
25.2%
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 New York
Less than 1 year
61.2%
None
20.2%
2-4 years
17.7%
1-2 years
0.9%



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