Optical Office Staff Jobs in Arlington, TX

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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NCT - Medical Assistant

  • Irving, TX (17 miles from Arlington, TX)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Irving, TX (17 miles from Arlington, TX)
  • 30+ days ago

Description This position is incentive eligible. New Hires may receive UP TO $3,500 Sign-On Bonus! Introduction Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in...

Patient Service/Front Desk Coordinator Part Time

  • Burleson, TX (11 miles from Arlington, TX)
  • moments ago
  • Burleson, TX (11 miles from Arlington, TX)
  • moments 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...

Target Optical - Assistant Manager

  • Mansfield, TX (4 miles from Arlington, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Mansfield, TX (4 miles from Arlington, TX)
  • 1 day ago

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS Bachelors Degree or equivalent ABO Certified (Preferred) 2+ years retail or customer service experience Selling Skills Self-Motivated Selection and Recruitment Critical Thinking...

Patient Service/Front Desk Coordinator

  • Fort Worth, TX (11 miles from Arlington, TX)
  • 8 days ago
  • Fort Worth, TX (11 miles from Arlington, TX)
  • 8 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...

Medical Assistant

  • Dallas, TX (23 miles from Arlington, TX)
  • 11 days ago
  • Dallas, TX (23 miles from Arlington, TX)
  • 11 days ago

Medical Assistant Dallas, Texas Pay From: $18 per hour MUST: Experienced Medical Assistant - Dermatology Must have 1 plus years of experience a Medical Assistant Must have 1 plus years of...

Ophthalmic Asst - Key Whitman Eye Center, Grapevine

  • Grapevine, TX (21 miles from Arlington, TX)
  • 11 days ago
  • Grapevine, TX (21 miles from Arlington, TX)
  • 11 days ago

procedures that may be performed by the doctor ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following: Obtains accurate patient history Performs lensometry...

Ophthalmic Asst - Key Whitman Eye Center, Dallas

  • Dallas, TX (23 miles from Arlington, TX)
  • 23 days ago
  • Dallas, TX (23 miles from Arlington, TX)
  • 23 days ago

procedures that may be performed by the doctor ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following: Obtains accurate patient history Performs lensometry...

Medical Assistant (42546)

  • Cedar Hill, TX (11 miles from Arlington, TX)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Cedar Hill, TX (11 miles from Arlington, TX)
  • 90+ days ago

Who We Are: Platinum Dermatology Partners is a network of high-quality dermatology clinics that focus on collaborative and innovative ideas to drive growth. We offer general dermatology, cosmetic,...

Ophthalmic Assistant, Ophthalmology (Fort Worth)

  • Dallas, TX (23 miles from Arlington, TX)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Dallas, TX (23 miles from Arlington, TX)
  • 90+ days ago

Ophthalmic Assistant - Ophthalmology Department - Moncrief Medical Center Fort Worth This position is located in Fort Worth, Texas* WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN? With over 75 years of excellence in...

Cosmetic Medical Assistant (43677)

  • Dallas, TX (23 miles from Arlington, TX)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Dallas, TX (23 miles from Arlington, TX)
  • 90+ days ago

Who We Are: Platinum Dermatology Partners is a network of high-quality dermatology clinics that focus on collaborative and innovative ideas to drive growth. We offer general dermatology, cosmetic,...

Demographic Data for Arlington, TX

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Salary for Optical Office Staff Jobs in Arlington, TX

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Licensing / Certification

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



Highest Education Level

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



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