Optical Office Staff Jobs in Framingham, 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

  • Northborough, MA (10 miles from Framingham, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Northborough, MA (10 miles from Framingham, MA)
  • 3 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 Care Coordinator Full Time

  • Stoneham, MA (20 miles from Framingham, MA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Stoneham, MA (20 miles from Framingham, MA)
  • 6 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...

Ophthalmic Assistant

  • Boston, MA (19 miles from Framingham, MA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Boston, MA (19 miles from Framingham, MA)
  • 7 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...

Medical Assistant

  • Lexington, MA (14 miles from Framingham, MA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Lexington, MA (14 miles from Framingham, MA)
  • 8 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...

Certified Medical Assistant/Medical Assistant - Float

  • Leominster, MA (22 miles from Framingham, MA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Leominster, MA (22 miles from Framingham, MA)
  • 9 days ago

JOIN THE CHC FAMILY! Community Health Connections (CHC) is a multi-site, non-profit health care center offering urgent care, primary family medical and pediatric care, preventative and restorative...

Optometric Assistant Part Time - EVW

  • Shrewsbury, MA (14 miles from Framingham, MA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Shrewsbury, MA (14 miles from Framingham, MA)
  • 10 days ago

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

Ophthalmic Assistant Emergency Department

  • Boston, MA (19 miles from Framingham, MA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Boston, MA (19 miles from Framingham, MA)
  • 11 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....

Gap Year Medical Assistant

  • Somerville, MA (17 miles from Framingham, MA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Somerville, MA (17 miles from Framingham, MA)
  • 15 days ago

Overview Have you considered a Gap Year Internship as a Medical Assistant before going to Medical School? The APDerm Network of Practices consists of multiple brands that share a dedication to...

Optometric Assistant - EVW Part Time

  • Framingham, MA
  • 18 days ago
  • Framingham, MA
  • 18 days ago

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

LensCrafters - EyeCare Advisor

  • Saugus, MA (23 miles from Framingham, MA)
  • 18 days ago
  • Saugus, MA (23 miles from Framingham, MA)
  • 18 days ago

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

Medical Assistant - Urgent Care - 24 hours/week

  • Leominster, MA (22 miles from Framingham, MA)
  • 23 days ago
  • Leominster, MA (22 miles from Framingham, MA)
  • 23 days ago

JOIN THE CHC FAMILY! Community Health Connections (CHC) is a multi-site, non-profit health care center offering urgent care, primary family medical and pediatric care, preventative and restorative...

TEMP (6 MONTHS) - Medical Assistant

  • Westford, MA (18 miles from Framingham, MA)
  • 23 days ago
  • Westford, MA (18 miles from Framingham, MA)
  • 23 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 (6 miles from Framingham, MA)
  • 26 days ago
  • Marlborough, MA (6 miles from Framingham, MA)
  • 26 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...

Ophthalmic Medical Assistant - Lexington

  • Lexington, MA (14 miles from Framingham, MA)
  • 29 days ago
  • Lexington, MA (14 miles from Framingham, MA)
  • 29 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...

Medical Assistant - Brookline, MANew

  • Brookline, MA (15 miles from Framingham, MA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Brookline, MA (15 miles from Framingham, MA)
  • 30+ days ago

New Medical Assistant - Brookline, MA Brookline, MA Position Summary: The Medical Assistant plays a pivotal role in supporting dermatology physicians by delivering high-quality patient care....

Demographic Data for Framingham, MA

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Salary for Optical Office Staff Jobs in Framingham, MA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Optical Office Staffs in Framingham, MA offer the following education background
High School or GED
28.8%
Bachelor's Degree
25.1%
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 Framingham, MA
Less than 1 year
61.2%
None
20.2%
2-4 years
17.7%
1-2 years
0.9%



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