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.
Anterior Segments), Pupil Assessments, Motility Assessments, Visual Field Testing (confrontation/Amsler grids/Humphrey Visual Fields), Anterior Chamber Evaluation, Fundus Photography, IOL coherence...
- Acuity Eye Group/ Retina Institute of California
- Escondido, CA
- 11 days ago
- Acuity Eye Group/ Retina Institute of California
- Escondido, CA
- 11 days ago
Surgery Coordinator National City, CA Description The Surgery Coordinator is responsible for assisting the patient with all aspects of scheduling surgery. Coordinates pre-operative preparations to...
Stock eyeglass cases, cleaners, and contact lens station, and ensure frame boards are full as applicable....
Permanent part-time position ( 20-28 hrs/per week or negotiable hours) for both Huntington Beach and Newport Beach office. Seeking friendly, outgoing, self motivated front office receptionist with...
Places contact lens orders, processes shipments and properly submits invoices for payment....
Focused on growth and technological expertise since 1974, Adventist Health Delano is a full-service community and regional teaching hospital. We are comprised of a 156-bed medical center serving...
Focused on growth and technological expertise since 1974, Adventist Health Delano is a full-service community and regional teaching hospital. We are comprised of a 156-bed medical center serving...
Medical Assistant, Full Time, Paradise Specialty Clinic
- Paradise, CA
- 1 day ago
- Paradise, CA
- 1 day ago
Located in beautiful Northern California, Adventist Health Clear Lake has been a leading healthcare provider in Lake County since 1968. We are comprised of a 25-bed critical access hospital and...
Medical Assistant (Outpatient) - Full Time, Day Shift (Lodi Plaza Specialty Care)
- Lodi, CA
- 1 day ago
- Lodi, CA
- 1 day ago
Centered in the heart of San Joaquin County, Adventist Health Lodi Memorial has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1952. We are comprised of a 190-bed hospital, 17 medical...
Places contact lens orders, processes shipments and properly submits invoices for payment....
To greet patients in a professional, courteous manner and obtain and document pertinent medical and ophthalmic patient history on the appropriate forms. This person is also responsible for basic...
Medical Assistant (Outpatient) - Full Time, Home Garden, Hanford
- Hanford, CA
- 1 day ago
- Hanford, CA
- 1 day ago
Lying just inland between the State's coastal mountain ranges and the Sierra Nevada Mountains, Adventist Health Reedley has been serving the Central Valley since 2011. We are comprised of a 49-bed...
Focused on growth and technological expertise since 1974, Adventist Health Delano is a full-service community and regional teaching hospital. We are comprised of a 156-bed medical center serving...
Lead Medical Assistant, Pediatric Ophthalmology, San Francisco
- San Francisco, CA
- 2 days ago
- San Francisco, CA
- 2 days ago
We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! Organization: SPMF-Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation - South Position Overview: Assists with maintaining efficient patient flow and...
, Auto Refraction, Tonometry, Pachymetry, Brightness Acuity Test, Color test, Visual Field test, and Intraocular Lens You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will...
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- Nursing
- Phlebotomy
- Lensometry
- Contact Lens
- Visual Field Testing
- Injections
- Vital Signs
- Electrocardiogram
- Suture Removal
- Medical Assistant Certified
- Referrals
- Rooming Patients
- Eye Care
- Optometry
- Autorefractor
- Pre-Testing
- Tonometry
- Keratometry
- Corneal Topography
- Dilation
- Refraction
- Applanation Tonometry
- Pachymetry
- Tono-Pen
- A-Scans
- Class Of Trade
- Non Contact Tonometer
- Eye Exams
- Topography
- IOLMaster
- Scribe
- Refractometry
- Slit Lamp Exam
- Scribing
- Ophthalmology
- Diagnostic Testing
- Surgery
- Electronic Health Record
- Medical Assisting
- Patient Care
- Electronic Medical Records
- HIPAA
- Medical Records
- Scheduling Appointments
- Basic Life Support
- Health Care
- General Office Duties
- Administrative Skills
- Military Background
- Retail
- High School Diploma
- Friendliness
- Telephone Skills
- Documentation
- Interpersonal Skills
- Filing
- Inventory Management
- Policy Development
- Problem Solving
- Teamwork
- Organization
- Customer Service
- Scheduling
- Computer Skills
- Leadership
- Communication Skills
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