Optical Office Staff Jobs in New Jersey
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.

Medical Assistant, Ophthalmology
- Eye Care Partners
- Little Silver, NJ
- 1 day ago
- Eye Care Partners
- Little Silver, NJ
- 1 day ago
, pressures, and performing a variety of diagnostic tests including visual fields, OCT, GDX, IOL master, auto refractor and topography Demonstrates working knowledge of eye anatomy, diseases, symptoms...

Office Manager - optical experience required
- Eye Care Partners
- Red Bank, NJ
- 10 days ago
- Eye Care Partners
- Red Bank, NJ
- 10 days ago
EyeCare Partners is the nations leading provider of clinically integrated eye care. Our national network of over 300 ophthalmologists and 700 optometrists provides a lifetime of care to our...
Certified Medical Assistant - John Brooks Recovery Center Mayslanding - Part Time
- Mays Landing, NJ
- 2 days ago
- Mays Landing, NJ
- 2 days ago
ATLANTICARE _ ____ ROLE DESCRIPTION TITLE: Medical Assistant JOB CODE: #7048 EXEMPT: NON-EXEMPT: X DATE: 01/2024 REVISED: Ability to deliver service in a way that is responsive, respectful caring...
About Our Company We're a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying health care and bringing a more connected kind of care. Our primary, multispecialty, and urgent care...
About Our Company We're a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying health care and bringing a more connected kind of care. Our primary, multispecialty, and urgent care...
Thorlabs is pleased to play a role in advancing science through the components, instruments, and systems we design and manufacture. We believe that science and innovation have great potential to...
Thorlabs is pleased to play a role in advancing science through the components, instruments, and systems we design and manufacture. We believe that science and innovation have great potential to...
About Our Company Were a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying health care and bringing a more connected kind of care. Our primary, multispecialty, and urgent care...
Hourly Wage: **$21 - $29 per/hour** *The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly...
Medical Assistant - Internal / Family Medicine
- Bernardsville, NJ
- 6 days ago
- Bernardsville, NJ
- 6 days ago
About Our Company Were a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying health care and bringing a more connected kind of care. Our primary, multispecialty, and urgent care...
Medical Assistant - Internal / Family Medicine
- Short Hills, NJ
- 6 days ago
- Short Hills, NJ
- 6 days ago
About Our Company We're a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying health care and bringing a more connected kind of care. Our primary, multispecialty, and urgent care...
Certified Medical Assistant - John Brooks Recovery Center Pleasantville - Per Diem
- Egg Harbor Township, NJ
- 9 days ago
- Egg Harbor Township, NJ
- 9 days ago
AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national...
About Our Company Were a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying health care and bringing a more connected kind of care. Our primary, multispecialty, and urgent care...
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,...
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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Optical Office Staffs in New Jersey offer the following education backgroundQualifications / Skill Sets
The following top skills are often required or desired to land a Optical Office Staff position
- Phlebotomy
- Lensometry
- Contact Lens
- Visual Field Testing
- Pre-Testing
- Injections
- Vital Signs
- Electrocardiogram
- Suture Removal
- Medical Assistant Certified
- Referrals
- Rooming Patients
- Eye Care
- IV Infusion
- Autorefractor
- Optometry
- Tonometry
- Keratometry
- Corneal Topography
- Dilation
- Refraction
- Applanation Tonometry
- Tono-Pen
- A-Scans
- Class Of Trade
- Frame Selection
- Eye Exams
- Topography
- Patient Recall
- IOLMaster
- Vision Therapy
- Scribing
- Non Contact Tonometer
- Scribe
- Ophthalmology
- Surgery
- Medical Assisting
- Patient Care
- Basic Life Support
- Scheduling Appointments
- HIPAA
- Electronic Medical Records
- Health Care
- General Office Duties
- Administrative Skills
- Military Background
- Retail
- High School Diploma
- Friendliness
- Telephone Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Documentation
- Filing
- Inventory Management
- Multitasking
- Policy Development
- Sales
- Problem Solving
- Teamwork
- Organization
- Customer Service
- Scheduling
- Computer Skills
- Leadership
- Communication Skills
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