Optical Office Staff Jobs in Scarsdale, 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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Per Diem Medical Assistant - Float

  • Purchase, NY (5 miles from Scarsdale, NY)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Purchase, NY (5 miles from Scarsdale, NY)
  • 2 hours 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...

Medical Assistant - Surgery

  • New York, NY (20 miles from Scarsdale, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • New York, NY (20 miles from Scarsdale, NY)
  • 4 days ago

Description Provides secretarial and clinical support to physicians and surgeons and performs administrative duties necessary to deliver quality patient care. Responsibilities May schedule...

Offsite Senior Medical Secretary-Obstetrics And Gynecology Administration-Mount Sinai West-Full-time Day

  • New York, NY (20 miles from Scarsdale, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • New York, NY (20 miles from Scarsdale, NY)
  • 4 days ago

Description The Senior Offsite Medical Secretary provides secretarial support to the supervising physician in an offsite practice setting. Responsibilities include a high volume of telephones,...

Medical Assistant Scribe - Pain Management

  • New York, NY (20 miles from Scarsdale, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • New York, NY (20 miles from Scarsdale, NY)
  • 4 days ago

Orlin & Cohen Orthopedic Group - Northwell Health is the premier and fastest-growing orthopedic practice on Long Island, providing comprehensive care that helps thousands of our neighbors and...

Ophthalmic Assistant

  • Wayne, NJ (22 miles from Scarsdale, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Wayne, NJ (22 miles from Scarsdale, NY)
  • 4 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- Allergy

  • Purchase, NY (5 miles from Scarsdale, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Purchase, NY (5 miles from Scarsdale, 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...

Experienced Optical Receptionist/Front Desk

  • Brooklyn, NY (24 miles from Scarsdale, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (24 miles from Scarsdale, NY)
  • 5 days ago

Established Brooklyn Optometry/Optical office seeks part or full time receptionist/front desk customer service person. EXPERIENCE NECESSARY. Knowledge of OfficeMate a plus. Unhappy with your...

Receptionist for Busy Ophthalmology Practice

  • Brooklyn, NY (24 miles from Scarsdale, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (24 miles from Scarsdale, NY)
  • 5 days ago

This is a Part-time on-site role for a Medical Office Receptionist located in Brooklyn, NY. The Medical Office Receptionist will be responsible for answering phone calls, scheduling appointments,...

Medical Assistant (P17)

  • New York, NY (20 miles from Scarsdale, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • New York, NY (20 miles from Scarsdale, NY)
  • 5 days ago

American Endovascular is looking for full time experienced Certified Medical Assistants. If you are motivated and compassionate and care about improving patients' lives, American Endovascular is...

Medical Assistant - Internal Medicine

  • Purchase, NY (5 miles from Scarsdale, NY)
  • 6 days ago
  • Purchase, NY (5 miles from Scarsdale, NY)
  • 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...

Licensed Optical Assistant Manager - Brookfield Place

  • New York City, NY (23 miles from Scarsdale, NY)
  • 6 days ago
  • New York City, NY (23 miles from Scarsdale, NY)
  • 6 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 - Gastroenterology

  • Brooklyn, NY (24 miles from Scarsdale, NY)
  • 7 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (24 miles from Scarsdale, NY)
  • 7 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 - EyeCare Advisor

  • New York, NY (17 miles from Scarsdale, NY)
  • 7 days ago
  • New York, NY (17 miles from Scarsdale, NY)
  • 7 days ago

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

Medical Assistant

  • Plainview, NY (24 miles from Scarsdale, NY)
  • 9 days ago
  • Plainview, NY (24 miles from Scarsdale, NY)
  • 9 days ago

Collect and calculate diagnostic data such as K readings, refraction and vision fields. Prepare patients chart for the visit....

Cooper Panariello Eye Institute - Patient Care Coordinator

  • New York, NY (20 miles from Scarsdale, NY)
  • 10 days ago
  • New York, NY (20 miles from Scarsdale, NY)
  • 10 days ago

We provide a wide range of vision care services including full-scope optometric patient care, ocular disease management, routine comprehensive eye exams, refractive services, Vision Therapy, and more...

Demographic Data for Scarsdale, NY

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Salary for Optical Office Staff Jobs in Scarsdale, NY

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Licensing / Certification

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



Highest Education Level

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



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