Optical Office Staff Jobs in Virginia

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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Eye Care Partners

Front Office Specialist - Training Provided

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...

Eye Care Partners

Patient Relations Specialist

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...

Eye Care Partners

Medical Assistant

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...

Lasik Patient Care Coordinator - Northern Virginia - Alexandria Area

  • Alexandria, VA
  • 12 hours ago
  • Alexandria, VA
  • 12 hours ago

Are you looking for an exciting and rewarding career opportunity at a second-generation family-owned business working alongside world-class Ophthalmologists and Optometrists with a leading...

Optometric Assistant

  • McLean, VA
  • 19 hours ago
  • McLean, VA
  • 19 hours ago

, auto-refraction, non-contact tonometry and knowledge of contact lenses including the teaching of insertion and removal classes or completion of inter-departmental training program emphasizing above...

Patient Service/Front Desk Coordinator Part Time Bilingual Spanish/English

  • Woodbridge, VA
  • 22 hours ago
  • Woodbridge, VA
  • 22 hours 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...

Patient Service/Front Desk Coordinator Part Time

  • Alexandria, VA
  • 22 hours ago
  • Alexandria, VA
  • 22 hours 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...

LensCrafters - EyeCare Advisor

  • Fredericksburg, VA
  • 4 days ago
  • Fredericksburg, VA
  • 4 days ago

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

LensCrafters - EyeCare Advisor

  • Manassas, VA
  • 5 days ago
  • Manassas, VA
  • 5 days ago

lens inventory; provides clinical support to the Optometrist as needed....

Front Desk Receptionist Job Virginia Beach, VA

  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 6 days ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 6 days ago

Apply Now Step Into Your Next Career at Modern Eyes Optometry: Front Desk Receptionist Are you a natural communicator with a keen interest in helping others? Modern Eyes Optometry is excited to...

Perform Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT). Perform slit lamp photography. Participate in maintenance of digital imaging systems and other equipment....

, 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...

Patient Service/Front Desk Coordinator

  • Winchester, VA
  • 6 days ago
  • Winchester, VA
  • 6 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...

, 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...

Medical Receptionist - No weekends or evenings, full benefits!

  • Norfolk, VA
  • 7 days ago
  • Norfolk, VA
  • 7 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...

Demographic Data for Virginia

Moving to Virginia? Find some basic demographic data about Virginia below.


Local
National
8,631,637
205,142

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Salary for Optical Office Staff Jobs in Virginia

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireOptometry research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

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



Highest Education Level

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



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