Optical Office Staff Jobs in Maryland

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

  • Silver Spring, MD
  • 19 hours ago
  • Silver Spring, MD
  • 19 hours ago

Basic Qualifications: Experience Minimum one (1) year experience doing patient work-ups to include visual acuities, manual and automated lensometry, auto-refraction, non-contact tonometry and knowledge...

Patient Service/Front Desk Coordinator Part Time Bilingual Spanish/English

  • Hyattsville, MD
  • 4 days ago
  • Hyattsville, MD
  • 4 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...

Subject Matter Expert - Optical Specialist

  • Lanham, MD
  • 5 days ago
  • Lanham, MD
  • 5 days ago

Title: Subject Matter Expert - Optical Specialist Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR! Around here, we define the future. We are a company of innovators, thinkers, creators, explorers, volunteers, and...

Ophthalmic Assistant

  • Baltimore, MD
  • 7 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD
  • 7 days ago

Performs lensometry, automated refractometry, slit lamp exam including applanation tonometry and anterior chamber angle assessment, basic muscle balance testing, assesses pupils, confrontation visual...

Medical Assistant

  • Salisbury, MD
  • 8 days ago
  • Salisbury, MD
  • 8 days ago

Overview Come join our team! We have an immediate need for a Medical Assistant in our Salisbury, MD clinic! If you are ready to make an impact every day, and thrive in a fast-paced environment,...

Patient Care Coordinator Full Time

  • Seabrook, MD
  • 13 days ago
  • Seabrook, MD
  • 13 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...

Optometric Assistant Part Time

  • Catonsville, MD
  • 15 days ago
  • Catonsville, MD
  • 15 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,...

Optometric Assistant, Woodlawn

  • Baltimore, MD
  • 15 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD
  • 15 days ago

, auto-refraction, non-contact tonometry and knowledge of contact lenses including the teaching of insertion and removal classes or completion of inter-departmental training program emphasizing above...

Medical Assistant GBMA - Hunt Manor (Phoenix, MD)

  • Phoenix, MD
  • 28 days ago
  • Phoenix, MD
  • 28 days ago

Under direct supervision, assists physician in providing direct patient care and evaluation of patients in an office. Performs direct patient care such as phlebotomy, EKG, specimen collection,...

Medical Assistant GBMA

  • Towson, MD
  • 28 days ago
  • Towson, MD
  • 28 days ago

Under direct supervision, assists physician in providing direct patient care and evaluation of patients in an office. Performs direct patient care such as phlebotomy, EKG, specimen collection,...

Patient Service/Front Desk Coordinator

  • Frederick, MD
  • 30+ days ago
  • Frederick, MD
  • 30+ 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...

Medical Assistant - OBGYN and GYN Specialty Practices

  • Towson, MD
  • 45+ days ago
  • Towson, MD
  • 45+ days ago

Under direct supervision, assists physician in providing direct patient care and evaluation of patients in an office. Performs direct patient care such as phlebotomy, EKG, specimen collection,...

Medical Assistant - GBMC Texas Station

  • Timonium, MD
  • 90+ days ago
  • Timonium, MD
  • 90+ days ago

Under direct supervision, assists physician in providing direct patient care and evaluation of patients in an office. Performs direct patient care such as phlebotomy, EKG, specimen collection,...

Medical Assistant - Full-time - Days

  • Towson, MD
  • 90+ days ago
  • Towson, MD
  • 90+ days ago

Under direct supervision, assists physician in providing direct patient care and evaluation of patients in an office. Performs direct patient care such as phlebotomy, EKG, specimen collection,...

Optometric Assistant

  • Baltimore, MD
  • 90+ days ago
  • Baltimore, MD
  • 90+ days ago

Location: Baltimore, Pratt Pay Range: From $15.00 per Hour for "Entry-Level" and up to $18.00 per Hour for Very Experienced, Well-Qualified Professionals Job Profile: Vision Technician Overview:...

Demographic Data for Maryland

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Salary for Optical Office Staff Jobs in Maryland

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Licensing / Certification

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



Highest Education Level

Optical Office Staffs in Maryland offer the following education background
High School or GED
29.0%
Bachelor's Degree
24.9%
Associate's Degree
16.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
15.9%
Doctorate Degree
5.1%
Master's Degree
3.8%
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 Maryland
Less than 1 year
61.2%
None
20.2%
2-4 years
17.7%
1-2 years
0.9%



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