Optical Office Staff Jobs in California

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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Anne Savko, OD

Optician / Optometric Assistant

lens trainings * Check in spectacle and contact lens orders, verify glasses are made to specification, and informing patients when orders are ready or delayed * Assist with answering phone calls, greeting...

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BH Insititue of Ophthalmology

Staff Optometrist

lens fittings and refractions Knowledge of diabetic retinopathy and cataract evaluations Salary and Benefits: Competitive salary based on experience, health insurance, dental insurance, 401(k) retirement...

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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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Ophthalmic Assistant - 139880

  • University of California - San Diego Medical Centers
  • San Diego, CA
  • 14 hours ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 14 hours ago

Ability to perform tonometry, field of vision, visual acuity, measurement of eye refractive error, color vision, spectacle. measurement, and related tests....

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Optics Technician

  • Cherokee Federal
  • San Diego, CA
  • 15 hours ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 15 hours ago

Optics Technician A government contract requires that this position be restricted to U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents. You must provide documentation that you are a U.S. citizen or legal...

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Optometry Assistant - Back Office

  • Family Healthcare Network
  • Visalia, CA
  • 18 hours ago
  • Visalia, CA
  • 18 hours ago

Instructs patients in care and use of glasses or contact lenses. Assists patients in frame selection, adjusts and repairs glasses, and modifies contact lenses....

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LensCrafters - EyeCare Advisor

  • FGXI Corporate
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 1 day ago

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

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Patient Coordinator (Optometry on Orangethorpe)

  • VSP Ventures Optometric Solutions
  • Buena Park, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Buena Park, CA
  • 2 days ago

Compensation range for the role is listed above. Applicable salary ranges may differ across markets. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by...

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Medical Assistant - Custody Health Services - Extra Help

  • County of Santa Clara
  • Santa Clara, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Santa Clara, 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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Ophthalmic Assistant I

  • Sutter Health
  • Santa Barbara, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Santa Barbara, CA
  • 3 days ago

Organization: SC - Sansum Clinic Position Overview: Entry level position that performs all of the pre-tests, refraction's, with training and competency, assist physicians with exams and/or procedures...

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Vision Services Assistant II

  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 4 days ago

Essential Responsibilities: Measures and records intraocular pressure (tonometry), neutralization of spectacles (lensometry), automated visual fields, autorefraction (in preparation for the subjective...

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Ophthalmology Assistant

  • Loma Linda University Health
  • Loma Linda, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Loma Linda, CA
  • 5 days ago

lensometry, keratometry, visual field testing, APD, AR IOL Master, and other basic tests....

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Medical Receptionist- Training Provided!

  • EyeCare Partners, LLC
  • Glendale, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Glendale, CA
  • 5 days ago

. * None National Contact Lens Examiners (NCLE) American Board of Opticianry (ABO) Licensed Dispensing Optician (LDO) Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) Certified...

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Optometric Assistant

  • Alliance Medical Center
  • Healdsburg, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Healdsburg, CA
  • 5 days ago

Description Summary This is full time position, in AMC's Mobile Vision Van. An Optometric Assistant plays a crucial role in supporting the optometrist in providing eye care to patients. This...

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Licensed Sr. Optical Specialist - Lead

  • VisionWorks
  • Inglewood, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • Inglewood, CA
  • 6 days ago

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, or a...

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Salary for Optical Office Staff Jobs in California

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

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Highest Education Level

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



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