Optical Office Staff Jobs in Clearwater, FL

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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Medical Receptionist

  • St. Luke's Cataract & Laser Institute
  • Tarpon Springs, FL (12 miles from Clearwater, FL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Tarpon Springs, FL (12 miles from Clearwater, FL)
  • 3 days ago

Medical Receptionist - Tarpon Springs St. Luke's Cataract & Laser Institute is looking to hire a full-time, medical receptionist to join our team at our Tarpon Springs location. Pay range: $16.00...

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LensCrafters - EyeCare Advisor

  • FGXI Corporate
  • Tampa, FL (16 miles from Clearwater, FL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Tampa, FL (16 miles from Clearwater, FL)
  • 5 days ago

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

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Surgical Coordinator

  • CLEAR SIGHT PARTNERS, LLC
  • Saint Petersburg, FL (16 miles from Clearwater, FL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Saint Petersburg, FL (16 miles from Clearwater, FL)
  • 5 days ago

Looking to earn more? Our Surgical Coordinators make a base plus have an opportunity for a monthly bonus! At Pasadena Eye Center, a Sight 360 company, we are building the region's premier...

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Optometric Assistant Part Time

  • VisionWorks
  • Seminole, FL (9 miles from Clearwater, FL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Seminole, FL (9 miles from Clearwater, FL)
  • 6 days ago

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,...

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Patient Services Specialist/Front Desk

  • Magruder Eye Institute
  • Clearwater, FL
  • 11 days ago
  • Clearwater, FL
  • 11 days ago

Our Mission is to deliver best-in-class ophthalmic and optometric care. Consider joining Robson Eye Institute in Clearwater & Palm Harbor Team members are hired to assist the organization in...

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True Eye Experts of New Tampa - Optical Consultant

  • FGXI Corporate
  • Tampa, FL (19 miles from Clearwater, FL)
  • 13 days ago
  • Tampa, FL (19 miles from Clearwater, FL)
  • 13 days ago

We provide a wide range of vision care services including full-scope optometric patient care, ocular disease management, routine comprehensive eye exams, refractive services, Vision Therapy, and more...

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Surgery Scheduler

  • EyeCare Partners, LLC
  • Largo, FL (4 miles from Clearwater, FL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Largo, FL (4 miles from Clearwater, FL)
  • 30+ 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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Surgery Scheduler

  • Eye Care Partners
  • Largo, FL (4 miles from Clearwater, FL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Largo, FL (4 miles from Clearwater, FL)
  • 30+ days ago

EyeCare Partners is the nation's leading provider of clinically integrated eye care. Our national network of over 300 ophthalmologists and 700 optometrists provides a lifetime of care to our...

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Front Office Specialist

  • Clarkson Eyecare
  • Tampa, FL (19 miles from Clearwater, FL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Tampa, FL (19 miles from Clearwater, FL)
  • 30+ days ago

SUMMARY A Front Office Specialist is trained to act as the first point of contact, setting the tone for a world class Total Patient Experience. This employee will also perform the necessary...

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Medical Technician - Willing to Train! Monday-Friday Schedule, No Weekends!

  • Eye Care Partners
  • Largo, FL (4 miles from Clearwater, FL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Largo, FL (4 miles from Clearwater, FL)
  • 30+ days ago

, pressures, and performing a variety of diagnostic tests including visual fields, OCT, GDX, IOL master, auto refractor and topography Demonstrates working knowledge of eye anatomy, diseases, symptoms...

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Eye Care / Vision Assistant - Willing to Train!

  • Eye Care Partners
  • Clearwater, FL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Clearwater, FL
  • 30+ days ago

, pressures, and performing a variety of diagnostic tests including visual fields, OCT, GDX, IOL master, auto refractor and topography Demonstrates working knowledge of eye anatomy, diseases, symptoms...

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Front Office Specialist

  • CLEAR SIGHT PARTNERS, LLC
  • Tampa, FL (19 miles from Clearwater, FL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Tampa, FL (19 miles from Clearwater, FL)
  • 30+ days ago

At Sight360, we believe sight is our most important sense. It is a priceless gift that goes far beyond how you see the world. Sight is how we move through life, enjoy its wonders and form the...

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True Eye Experts of New Tampa Patient Care Coordinator

  • FGXI Corporate
  • Tampa, FL (19 miles from Clearwater, FL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Tampa, FL (19 miles from Clearwater, FL)
  • 30+ days ago

We provide a wide range of vision care services including full-scope optometric patient care, ocular disease management, routine comprehensive eye exams, refractive services, Vision Therapy, and more...

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Doctor's Assistant, Ophthalmology - Willing to Train!

  • Eye Care Partners
  • Largo, FL (4 miles from Clearwater, FL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Largo, FL (4 miles from Clearwater, FL)
  • 30+ days ago

, pressures, and performing a variety of diagnostic tests including visual fields, OCT, GDX, IOL master, auto refractor and topography Demonstrates working knowledge of eye anatomy, diseases, symptoms...

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Medical Assistant - Willing to Train!

  • The Eye Institute of West Florida
  • Clearwater, FL
  • 45+ days ago
  • Clearwater, FL
  • 45+ days ago

, pressures, and performing a variety of diagnostic tests including visual fields, OCT, GDX, IOL master, auto refractor and topography Demonstrates working knowledge of eye anatomy, diseases, symptoms...

In Person

Demographic Data for Clearwater, FL

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Optical Office Staff Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Optical Engineering
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...
Quantum Optical Communication
_6.453 Quantum Optical Communication_ is one of a collection of MIT classes that deals with aspects of an emerging field known as quantum information science. This course covers Quantum Optics,...
Atomic and Optical Physics II
This is the second of a two-semester subject sequence beginning with Atomic and Optical Physics I (8.421) that provides the foundations for contemporary research in selected areas of atomic and...

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Salary for Optical Office Staff Jobs in Clearwater, FL

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Highest Education Level

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



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