Optical Office Staff Jobs in Cupertino, CA

An Optical Office Staff plays a crucial role in the optometry industry by handling numerous administrative and customer service tasks that contribute to a smooth functioning of an optical clinic or store. They are typically responsible for greeting and checking in patients, scheduling appointments, maintaining patient records, processing payments, and assisting with eye wear sales and fittings. They may also be tasked with performing preliminary eye tests and communicating with insurance companies. A strong understanding of optometry terminology, excellent communication skills, and attention to detail are imperative for this role.

Before becoming an Optical Office Staff, an individual might have held positions such as Receptionist, Customer Service Representative, or Administrative Assistant. To excel as an Optical Office Staff, one should possess certifications in medical billing and coding or optometric assistant certification, although requirements may vary depending on the specific role and employer. Other valuable skills include proficiency with office software, the ability to multitask efficiently, and a friendly and professional demeanor. Experience in the healthcare field, particularly in an optometry or ophthalmology setting, can be advantageous.

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JINS Eyewear US, Inc.

Assistant Store Manager / Optician

Pre-testing for eye exams Stay updated on JINS products and industry trends for informed recommendations. Educate customers on lens care, maintenance, and usage....

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Medical Assistant - Custody Health Services - Extra Help

  • County of Santa Clara
  • Santa Clara, CA (8 miles from Cupertino, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (8 miles from Cupertino, CA)
  • 2 days ago

application; Relevant medical terminology; Principles of asepsis; Verbal and written English communication; Basic patient observation skills and record keeping practices; Methods of performing skin tests, tonometry...

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Patient Care Coordinator

  • TOTAL VISION LLC
  • Cupertino, CA
  • 8 days ago
  • Cupertino, CA
  • 8 days ago

Processing sales of contact lens through phone calls or doctor transitions. Responsible for keeping the front desk organized at all times. Opening and closing procedures determined by practice....

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LensCrafters - EyeCare Advisor

  • FGXI Corporate
  • Mountain View, CA (6 miles from Cupertino, CA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Mountain View, CA (6 miles from Cupertino, CA)
  • 15 days ago

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

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Optometry Assistant, PRN

  • AC Wellness
  • Cupertino, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Cupertino, CA
  • 30+ days ago

Performs pretests as directed by the doctor (autorefractor with non-contact tonometry, visual field testing, retinal imaging, stereopsis, color vision) Manages continuous patient work flow by effectively...

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MEDICAL ASSISTANT - SPECIALTY SERVICES (CHIRO) (Full-Time)

  • Ravenswood Family Health Center
  • East Palo Alto, CA (11 miles from Cupertino, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • East Palo Alto, CA (11 miles from Cupertino, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Performs pre-testing including but not limited to: auto-refraction, auto-keratometry, and auto-tonometry....

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Vision Services Assistant II

  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Redwood City, CA (14 miles from Cupertino, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Redwood City, CA (14 miles from Cupertino, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

, visual fields testing, lensometry, testing or color deficiency and depth perception or autorefraction....

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Optometry Assistant

  • AC Wellness
  • Cupertino, CA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Cupertino, CA
  • 90+ days ago

Performs pretests as directed by the doctor (autorefractor with non-contact tonometry, visual field testing, retinal imaging, stereopsis, color vision) Manages continuous patient work flow by effectively...

In Person

Demographic Data for Cupertino, CA

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Salary for Optical Office Staff Jobs in Cupertino, CA

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Highest Education Level

Optical Office Staffs in Cupertino, CA 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 Office Staffs in Cupertino, CA
Less than 1 year
61.2%
None
20.2%
2-4 years
17.7%
1-2 years
0.9%



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