Optical Office Staff Jobs in Texas
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.
- Eye Care Partners
- Tyler, TX
- 13 days ago
- Eye Care Partners
- Tyler, TX
- 13 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...
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...
NextCare Introduction NextCare strives to be the leader in high access healthcare, offering urgent care, occupational health, virtual health and primary care services to our patients. With...
CareCoach Connect Medical Assistant League City
- League City, TX
- 7 hours ago
- League City, TX
- 7 hours ago
$1200 Sign on Bonus for External Candidates Incentive Bonus 2 times a year 18 days of PTO & Closed on Major Holidays MA Certification Fee Reimbursement - 401K Match Opportunities at WellMed, part...
DUTIES: ANSWER PHONE, MAKE APPOINTMENTS, ASSIST PATIENTS WITH CONTACT LENSES AND GLASSES NEEDS. BILINGUAL IN SPANISH IS A PLUS. MUST BE ABLE TO WORK ON SATURDAYS....
Urgent Hiring for "Medical Assistant" in Kerrville, TX! *Must be located closer to Kerrville, TX* Job Description: Check in/Check out patients rooming patients scribing order labs relay lab...
Quick Hiring for "Medical Assistant" in Kerrville, TX! *Must be located closer to Kerrville, TX* Job Description: Check in/Check out patients rooming patients scribing order labs relay lab results...
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...
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...
Ophthalmic Assistant - Ophthalmology Department WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN? With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork,...
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Adecco US, Inc. Medical Assistant in San Antonio , Texas Adecco Healthcare & Life Sciences is hiring Medical Assistants in San Antonio, Texas! This role requires travel within San Antonio, New...
Certified Medical Assistant/CMA Internal Medicine Residency Clinic Full-Time, Days
- Bedford, TX
- 2 days ago
- Bedford, TX
- 2 days ago
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Ophthalmic Asst - Key Whitman Eye Center, N. Arlington
- Arlington, TX
- 2 days ago
- Arlington, TX
- 2 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...
Quick Hiring for "Medical Assistant" in Kerrville, TX! *Must be located closer to Kerrville, TX* Job Description: Check in/Check out patients rooming patients scribing order labs relay lab results...
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- Nursing
- Phlebotomy
- Regulations
- Lensometry
- Contact Lens
- Visual Field Testing
- Injections
- Vital Signs
- Electrocardiogram
- Suture Removal
- Medical Assistant Certified
- Referrals
- Rooming Patients
- Eye Care
- Registered Medical Assistant
- Optometry
- Autorefractor
- Pre-Testing
- Tonometry
- Keratometry
- Corneal Topography
- Dilation
- Refraction
- Applanation Tonometry
- Pachymetry
- Tono-Pen
- A-Scans
- Class Of Trade
- Non Contact Tonometer
- Eye Exams
- Topography
- Scribe
- Refractometry
- Patient Recall
- Slit Lamp Exam
- Scribing
- Ophthalmology
- Diagnostic Testing
- Surgery
- Electronic Health Record
- Medical Assisting
- Patient Care
- Electronic Medical Records
- Medical Records
- Scheduling Appointments
- HIPAA
- Basic Life Support
- Reception
- Health Care
- General Office Duties
- Administrative Skills
- Military Background
- High School Diploma
- Friendliness
- Telephone Skills
- Documentation
- Interpersonal Skills
- Filing
- Inventory Management
- Policy Development
- Problem Solving
- Teamwork
- Organization
- Customer Service
- Scheduling
- Computer Skills
- Leadership
- Communication Skills
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