Optical Office Staff Jobs in Florida

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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Eye Care Partners

Patient Coordinator

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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Mittleman Eye Center

Surgical Coordinator

We offer advanced cataract and refractive surgeries, glaucoma treatment, and retina....

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Optometric Assistant

  • Wal-Mart
  • Pompano Beach, FL
  • 5 hours ago
  • Pompano Beach, FL
  • 5 hours ago

Vision associates focus on supporting customers in the eye care center. They assist with verifying prescription information, aiding in customer's purchasing decisions, and completing lens and...

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Certified Medical Assistant Scribe-Altamonte Springs-OBGYN-Orlando Health Physician Associates

  • Orlando Health
  • Orlando, FL
  • 23 hours ago
  • Orlando, FL
  • 23 hours ago

Position Summary Orlando Health Physician Associates One of the largest primary care providers (PCP) groups in Central Florida, Orlando Health Physician Associates comprises the PCP network of the...

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Optometric Assistant Part Time

  • VisionWorks
  • Coral Springs, FL
  • 1 day ago
  • Coral Springs, FL
  • 1 day 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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Front Desk/Technician

  • Optical Outlets
  • Titusville, FL
  • 2 days ago
  • Titusville, FL
  • 2 days ago

The primary function of this role is assisting patients of Optical Outlets while supporting the Doctor and Office Manager to ensure excellent patient flow. Essential Functions Attract and retain...

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For Eyes - EyeCare Advisor

  • EssilorLuxottica Group
  • Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • 3 days ago
  • Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • 3 days ago

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

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Medical Receptionist

  • St. Luke's Cataract & Laser Institute
  • Tarpon Springs, FL
  • 4 days ago
  • Tarpon Springs, FL
  • 4 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
  • 5 days ago
  • Tampa, FL
  • 5 days ago

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

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For Eyes - EyeCare Advisor

  • FGXI Corporate
  • Weston, FL
  • 5 days ago
  • Weston, 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
  • 5 days ago
  • Saint Petersburg, 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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Medical Assistant (Clinical Partner)

  • HarmonyCares
  • Maitland, FL
  • 6 days ago
  • Maitland, FL
  • 6 days ago

Overview HarmonyCares is a leading national value-based provider of in-home primary care services for people with complex healthcare needs. Headquartered out of Troy, Michigan, HarmonyCares...

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Patient Care Coordinator Part Time 30 Hours

  • BJ's
  • Casselberry, FL
  • 7 days ago
  • Casselberry, FL
  • 7 days ago

Obtain patient medical history, conduct eye health tests including taking retinal images, auto refraction, keratometry, tonometry, lensometry and other ancillary testing such as ocular mortality, pupillary...

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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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EyeCare Advisor

  • EssilorLuxottica Group
  • Jacksonville Beach, FL
  • 11 days ago
  • Jacksonville Beach, FL
  • 11 days ago

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

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Demographic Data for Florida

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Optical Office Staff Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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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...
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Salary for Optical Office Staff Jobs in Florida

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

Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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



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