Optical Office Staff Jobs in Billerica, MA

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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Optical Specialist

  • Waltham, MA (10 miles from Billerica, MA)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Waltham, MA (10 miles from Billerica, MA)
  • 21 hours 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...

Medical Front Desk Representative

  • Quincy, MA (24 miles from Billerica, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Quincy, MA (24 miles from Billerica, MA)
  • 1 day ago

Ophthalmic Consultants of Boston is seeking a motivated, customer-focused Front Desk Representative to join our healthcare team. This position plays a key role in creating a positive first...

Ophthalmic Assistant Certified

  • Boston, MA (16 miles from Billerica, MA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Boston, MA (16 miles from Billerica, MA)
  • 7 days ago

Site: Massachusetts Eye and Ear Associates, Inc. Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems...

Ophthalmic Medical Assistant

  • Lexington, MA (6 miles from Billerica, MA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Lexington, MA (6 miles from Billerica, MA)
  • 10 days ago

Yes Essential Functions -Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions -Prepares patients for visual field tests -Recording patient history and chief eye complaint...

Ophthalmic Assistant

  • Stoneham, MA (9 miles from Billerica, MA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Stoneham, MA (9 miles from Billerica, MA)
  • 10 days ago

Site: Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts...

Optometric Assistant - EVW Part Time

  • Billerica, MA
  • 11 days ago
  • Billerica, MA
  • 11 days ago

Notify patients when their contact lenses are available for dispensing. Have a working knowledge of contact lens brands and parameters....

Entry Level Optical Specialist

  • Danvers, MA (15 miles from Billerica, MA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Danvers, MA (15 miles from Billerica, MA)
  • 13 days ago

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 offers a...

LensCrafters - Lead EyeCare Advisor

  • Salem, NH (17 miles from Billerica, MA)
  • 17 days ago
  • Salem, NH (17 miles from Billerica, MA)
  • 17 days ago

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

Medical Assistant II - Pediatric Hematology/Oncology

  • Boston, MA (16 miles from Billerica, MA)
  • 18 days ago
  • Boston, MA (16 miles from Billerica, MA)
  • 18 days ago

Site: The General Hospital Corporation Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to...

Surgical Coordinator

  • Waltham, MA (10 miles from Billerica, MA)
  • 22 days ago
  • Waltham, MA (10 miles from Billerica, MA)
  • 22 days ago

Ophthalmic Consultants of Boston (OCB) was established in 1969 to offer patients the highest quality eye care and laser/surgical treatment. OCB is the premier eye care provider in the region with...

Ophthalmic Assistant

  • Waltham, MA (10 miles from Billerica, MA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Waltham, MA (10 miles from Billerica, MA)
  • 30+ days ago

These include conducting visual acuity testing, visual field testing, lensometry, auto refractometry, refractometry, pupil assessment, extraocular motility, gross external examination, applanation tonometry...

Front Desk/Receptionist for Medical Practice

  • Lynn, MA (16 miles from Billerica, MA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Lynn, MA (16 miles from Billerica, MA)
  • 30+ days ago

un Front Desk/Receptionist for Medical Practice (Lynn) Atlantic Coast Ophthalmology compensation: $16/hr employment type: experience level: entry level job title: Front Desk/Receptionist We are...

Licensed Optical Assistant Manager - Boston Seaport

  • Boston, MA (16 miles from Billerica, MA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Boston, MA (16 miles from Billerica, MA)
  • 30+ days ago

employees' engagement and job satisfaction Support general store systems, inventory databases, and business operations Who you are: A licensed dispensing optician in states that require a license (or an ABO-certified...

Medical Assistant

  • Wayland, MA (14 miles from Billerica, MA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Wayland, MA (14 miles from Billerica, MA)
  • 30+ days ago

Overview APDerm is a physician-led, patient-centered dermatology network. Founded in 1992, we have 38 practices across Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island and pride ourselves on being...

Medical Assistant (Part-Time)

  • Marlborough, MA (20 miles from Billerica, MA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Marlborough, MA (20 miles from Billerica, MA)
  • 60+ days ago

Overview APDerm is a physician-led, patient-centered dermatology network. Founded in 1992, we have 38 practices across Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island and pride ourselves on being...

Demographic Data for Billerica, MA

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Salary for Optical Office Staff Jobs in Billerica, MA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Optical Office Staffs in Billerica, MA offer the following education background
High School or GED
28.6%
Bachelor's Degree
25.3%
Associate's Degree
17.0%
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 Billerica, MA
Less than 1 year
61.2%
None
20.2%
2-4 years
17.7%
1-2 years
0.9%



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