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.
Healthcare Practice Administrator
- Acuity Eye Group/ Retina Institute of California
- Lancaster, CA
- 6 hours ago
- Acuity Eye Group/ Retina Institute of California
- Lancaster, CA
- 6 hours ago
SUMMARY: A Practice Manager is responsible for the daily operations of a medical office or clinic, from managing staff to handling patient interactions. Duties include assisting with the...
- Acuity Eye Group/ Retina Institute of California
- Pasadena, CA
- 5 days ago
- Acuity Eye Group/ Retina Institute of California
- Pasadena, CA
- 5 days ago
Instruct clients in how to wear and care for eyeglasses and contact lenses....
Optical Consultant - Bi - lingual ( Spanish )
- Acuity Eye Group/ Retina Institute of California
- Los Angeles, CA
- 5 days ago
- Acuity Eye Group/ Retina Institute of California
- Los Angeles, CA
- 5 days ago
Instruct clients in how to wear and care for eyeglasses and contact lenses....
Places contact lens orders, processes shipments and properly submits invoices for payment....
Medical Assistant (Outpatient) - Full Time (Temporary, Womens Services Hanford
- Hanford, CA
- 17 hours ago
- Hanford, CA
- 17 hours ago
Located in a tight-knit community in Kings County, Adventist Health Hanford has been serving the Central Valley since 1965. We are comprised of a 173-bed hospital and many outpatient clinics with...
Places contact lens orders, processes shipments and properly submits invoices for payment....
Essential Responsibilities: Measures and records intraocular pressure (tonometry), neutralization of spectacles (lensometry), automated visual fields, autorefraction (in preparation for the subjective...
Medical Assistant (Outpatient) - Full Time (Temporary, Women's Services Hanford
- Hanford, CA
- 22 hours ago
- Hanford, CA
- 22 hours ago
Located in a tight-knit community in Kings County, Adventist Health Hanford has been serving the Central Valley since 1965. We are comprised of a 173-bed hospital and many outpatient clinics with...
Appleone has partnered with a client seeking a bilingual Vietnamese Medical Receptionist! Core Responsibilities: Manage patient check-in/out, demographic and insurance verification (incl. scanning...
The Front Office Associate is responsible for welcoming, greeting, and checking in/outpatients and collecting insurance and patient personal information. The Front Office Associate answers phones...
Medical Assistant (Outpatient), Groveland Clinic, FT
- Groveland, CA
- 1 day ago
- Groveland, CA
- 1 day ago
Adventist Health Sonora has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1900. We are comprised of a 72-bed hospital, 30 medical offices, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of...
Certified Medical Assistant (Outpatient), Pavilion Primary Care
- Sonora, CA
- 1 day ago
- Sonora, CA
- 1 day ago
Adventist Health Sonora has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1900. We are comprised of a 72-bed hospital, 30 medical offices, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of...
About Us: 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,...
Places contact lens orders, processes shipments and properly submits invoices for payment....
Certified Medical Assistant (Outpatient), Float Pool, Per Diem
- Sonora, CA
- 1 day ago
- Sonora, CA
- 1 day ago
Adventist Health Sonora has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1900. We are comprised of a 72-bed hospital, 30 medical offices, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of...
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Optical Office Staffs in California offer the following education backgroundQualifications / Skill Sets
The following top skills are often required or desired to land a Optical Office Staff 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
- 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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