Optical Office Staff Jobs in Georgia

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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Optometric Assistant Part Time

  • Marietta, GA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Marietta, GA
  • 6 hours 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,...

Optometric Assistant

  • Cumming, GA
  • 1 day ago
  • Cumming, GA
  • 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,...

Patient Service/Front Desk Coordinator Part Time

  • Perry, GA
  • 1 day ago
  • Perry, GA
  • 1 day ago

About the role See yourself starting a new career journey? As a Patient Service Coordinator at MyEyeDr. you play an essential role by providing personalized patient experiences through the...

Certified Medical Assistant - Full Time - 65+ Savannah, GA

  • Savannah, GA
  • 2 days ago
  • Savannah, GA
  • 2 days ago

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned,...

Patient Care Coordinator

  • Warner Robins, GA
  • 3 days ago
  • Warner Robins, GA
  • 3 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...

Front Desk Associate

  • Douglas, GA
  • 4 days ago
  • Douglas, GA
  • 4 days ago

Company Overview South Georgia North Florida Eye Partners offers a variety of eye care services from detection and medical treatment of eye diseases and injuries to advanced procedures including...

LensCrafters - EyeCare Advisor

  • Macon, GA
  • 4 days ago
  • Macon, GA
  • 4 days ago

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

Ophthalmic Assistant

  • Rome, GA
  • 5 days ago
  • Rome, GA
  • 5 days ago

Job Summary: The Ophthalmic Assistant performs a variety of clinical duties necessary to the daily operations of the Eye Center. Primary duties include, but are not limited to conducting the...

LensCrafters - EyeCare Advisor

  • Macon, GA
  • 6 days ago
  • Macon, GA
  • 6 days ago

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

Medical Assistant

  • Milledgeville, GA
  • 8 days ago
  • Milledgeville, GA
  • 8 days ago

About Us Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is the state's designated public liberal arts university, where students learn the essential skills to compete in a fast-paced and...

Optical Specialist

  • Cumming, GA
  • 10 days ago
  • Cumming, GA
  • 10 days ago

License Required Join our team of more than 34,000 team members, supporting our members and communities in our Club Support Center, 235+ clubs and eight distribution centers. BJs Wholesale Club...

Patient Service/Front Desk Coordinator

  • Carrollton, GA
  • 13 days ago
  • Carrollton, GA
  • 13 days ago

About the role See yourself starting a new career journey? As a Patient Service Coordinator at MyEyeDr. you play an essential role by providing personalized patient experiences through the...

For Eyes - EyeCare Advisor

  • Snellville, GA
  • 14 days ago
  • Snellville, GA
  • 14 days ago

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

Medical Front Desk Receptionist- Cumberland

  • Atlanta, GA
  • 15 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 15 days ago

We also have specialists that perform state-of-the-art LASIK, refractive and cosmetic procedures, as well as an audiologist and retail center for glasses and contact lenses....

Ophthalmology Assistant Professor; Medical Retina

  • Atlanta, GA
  • 16 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 16 days ago

Discover Your Career at Emory University** Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the...

Demographic Data for Georgia

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Salary for Optical Office Staff Jobs in Georgia

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

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Optical Office Staff positions.



Highest Education Level

Optical Office Staffs in Georgia offer the following education background
High School or GED
28.6%
Bachelor's Degree
25.2%
Associate's Degree
16.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
15.9%
Doctorate Degree
5.1%
Master's Degree
3.9%
Some College
3.3%
Some High School
1.0%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Optical Office Staffs in Georgia
Less than 1 year
61.2%
None
20.2%
2-4 years
17.7%
1-2 years
0.9%



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