Optical Office Staff Jobs in Forest Hills, NY

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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Medical Assistant - Podiatry

  • Glen Ridge, NJ (19 miles from Forest Hills, NY)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Glen Ridge, NJ (19 miles from Forest Hills, NY)
  • 7 hours 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...

Front Desk Receptionist/Salesperson at an Optical Store

  • Hicksville, NY (16 miles from Forest Hills, NY)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Hicksville, NY (16 miles from Forest Hills, NY)
  • 9 hours ago

Looking for a front desk person at an optical store in Hicksville. Nice and pleasant work atmosphere. Job Responsibilities include: Attending Phone Calls Greeting Customers Checking Insurances...

Medical Assistant - OBGYN

  • Rye, NY (19 miles from Forest Hills, NY)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Rye, NY (19 miles from Forest Hills, NY)
  • 15 hours 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...

Optometric Assistant Part Time - NJ

  • Totowa, NJ (21 miles from Forest Hills, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Totowa, NJ (21 miles from Forest Hills, NY)
  • 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,...

Medical Assistant - Clinical Staffing

  • White Plains, NY (21 miles from Forest Hills, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • White Plains, NY (21 miles from Forest Hills, NY)
  • 1 day 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 Receptionist 1

  • Richmond Hill, NY (1 mile from Forest Hills, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Richmond Hill, NY (1 mile from Forest Hills, NY)
  • 1 day ago

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR Spectrum Vision Partners (“SVP”) and OCLI Vision (“OCLI”) work together to provide world class eye care to our patients to improve their lives. SVP, the management services...

Optometric Asst Sam's Club, Part time

  • Woodbury, NY (20 miles from Forest Hills, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Woodbury, NY (20 miles from Forest Hills, NY)
  • 2 days ago

state and federal laws in maintaining and filing records, requesting, reviewing and processing insurance, collecting payments for doctor services, and performing and recording results of optometric pre-tests...

Medical Assistant - Cardiology

  • Forest Hills, NY
  • 2 days ago
  • Forest Hills, NY
  • 2 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 - Family Medicine

  • Bayside, NY (5 miles from Forest Hills, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Bayside, NY (5 miles from Forest Hills, NY)
  • 2 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 - Urology

  • Paramus, NJ (19 miles from Forest Hills, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Paramus, NJ (19 miles from Forest Hills, NY)
  • 3 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...

Licensed Optical Assistant Manager - Ridgewood

  • Ridgewood, NJ (22 miles from Forest Hills, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Ridgewood, NJ (22 miles from Forest Hills, NY)
  • 3 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/ Scribe - Urology

  • Englewood, NJ (13 miles from Forest Hills, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Englewood, NJ (13 miles from Forest Hills, NY)
  • 4 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...

LensCrafters - Lead EyeCare Advisor

  • Scarsdale, NY (20 miles from Forest Hills, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Scarsdale, NY (20 miles from Forest Hills, NY)
  • 5 days ago

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

Medical Assistant - GI

  • Clifton, NJ (19 miles from Forest Hills, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Clifton, NJ (19 miles from Forest Hills, NY)
  • 5 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...

Patient Service/Front Desk Coordinator

  • Yonkers, NY (16 miles from Forest Hills, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Yonkers, NY (16 miles from Forest Hills, NY)
  • 5 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...

Demographic Data for Forest Hills, NY

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Salary for Optical Office Staff Jobs in Forest Hills, NY

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Highest Education Level

Optical Office Staffs in Forest Hills, NY 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 Forest Hills, NY
Less than 1 year
61.2%
None
20.2%
2-4 years
17.7%
1-2 years
0.9%



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