Optical Office Staff Jobs in Wisconsin

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.

1-15 of 27 Jobs

Ophthalmic Assistant/COA/COT - Allouez

  • Green Bay, WI
  • 13 hours ago
  • Green Bay, WI
  • 13 hours ago

Manage patient phone calls within the scope of practice, such as processing contact lens orders, and communicate relevant patient inquiries to providers as needed....

Part-Time Sales Associate/ Optician/ EyeCare Advisor LensCrafters

  • Brookfield, WI
  • 1 day ago
  • Brookfield, WI
  • 1 day ago

Requisition ID: 890983 Store # : 000032 LensCrafters Position: Part-Time Total Rewards: Benefits/Incentive Information LensCrafters is a place for visionaries. Weve got a vision for pairing...

Office Assistant/Receptionist

  • Manitowoc, WI
  • 3 days ago
  • Manitowoc, WI
  • 3 days ago

OSITION SUMMARY: Provide support to the Optical center team. Greet patients as they enter the center, answer the telephone, book appointments, manage patient files, and support all other aspects...

Medical Assistant

  • Bellevue, WI
  • 4 days ago
  • Bellevue, WI
  • 4 days ago

Overview Come join our team! We have an immediate need for a Medical Assistant in our Bellevue, WI clinic! If you are ready to make an impact every day, and thrive in a fast-paced environment,...

Optometry Assistant

  • Oconto, WI
  • 6 days ago
  • Oconto, WI
  • 6 days ago

Instructs patients in care and use of glasses or contact lenses. Assists patients in frame selection, adjusts and repairs glasses and modifies contact lenses....

Surgery Scheduler - Ophthalmology

  • Wausau, WI
  • 7 days ago
  • Wausau, WI
  • 7 days ago

Come work at a place where innovation and teamwork come together to support the most exciting missions in the world! Job Title: Surgery Scheduler - Ophthalmology Cost Center: 301671535 WC-Eye Care...

Certified Medical Assistant

  • Wisconsin Rapids, WI
  • 9 days ago
  • Wisconsin Rapids, WI
  • 9 days ago

Overview Come join our team! We have an immediate need for a Certified Medical Assistant in our Wisconsin Rapids, WI clinic! If you are ready to make an impact every day, and thrive in a...

Ophthalmic Assistant

  • Wisconsin Rapids, WI
  • 9 days ago
  • Wisconsin Rapids, WI
  • 9 days ago

Come work at a place where innovation and teamwork come together to support the most exciting missions in the world! Job Title: Ophthalmic Assistant Cost Center: 301701535 Wisconsin Rapids-Eye...

Patient Care Coordinator Part Time

  • Madison, WI
  • 10 days ago
  • Madison, WI
  • 10 days ago

Obtain patient medical history, conduct eye health tests including taking retinal images, auto refraction, keratometry, tonometry, lensometry and other ancillary testing such as ocular mortality, pupillary...

Ophthalmic Assistant Certified

  • Sun Prairie, WI
  • 10 days ago
  • Sun Prairie, WI
  • 10 days ago

), confrontation visual field testing, and other patient services as requested by the provider....

Medical Assistant - Full Time - 32 hours a week

  • Madison, WI
  • 11 days ago
  • Madison, WI
  • 11 days ago

Medical Assistant Department: ASC or Clinic Location: ASC or Clinic Reports To: ASC RN Manager Employment Status: FT FLSA Status: Non-Exempt About the Employer Founded in November of 2020, Pain...

Front Office Assistant

  • Sturgeon Bay, WI
  • 13 days ago
  • Sturgeon Bay, WI
  • 13 days ago

Front Desk Staff Door County Eye Associates is a busy optometry practice with a father/daughter doctor team. The office is adding a third optometrist and needs more support staff. We provide...

Ophthalmic Assistant

  • La Crosse, WI
  • 15 days ago
  • La Crosse, WI
  • 15 days ago

Why Mayo Clinic Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are...

Ophthalmic Assistant

  • Middleton, WI
  • 17 days ago
  • Middleton, WI
  • 17 days ago

Ophthalmic Assistant UW Health dental insurance, paid time off United States, Wisconsin, Middleton 2349 Deming Way (Show on map) Jun 14, 2025 Work Schedule: Part-time, 60% FTE day shift. Monday -...

LensCrafters - EyeCare Advisor

  • Glendale, WI
  • 23 days ago
  • Glendale, WI
  • 23 days ago

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

Demographic Data for Wisconsin

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


Local
National
5,893,722
141,683

Optical Office Staff Online Courses and Training Opportunities

iHireOptometry curates thousands of courses in order to recommend the best ones to help further your career. If you register for a course using the links on our site, we may receive a small commission.
Optical Engineering
This course concerns the theory and practice of optical methods in engineering and system design, with an emphasis on diffraction, statistical optics, holography, and imaging. It provides the...
Quantum Optical Communication
_6.453 Quantum Optical Communication_ is one of a collection of MIT classes that deals with aspects of an emerging field known as quantum information science. This course covers Quantum Optics,...
HIPAA for Medical Office Staff
Work in a medical office but not directly involved in treatment? This online HIPAA compliance course is for you, updated for 2022. Enroll today!

Title Synonyms

Users interested in this job title also searched for the following job titles


Salary for Optical Office Staff Jobs in Wisconsin

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 Wisconsin offer the following education background
High School or GED
28.6%
Bachelor's Degree
25.2%
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 Wisconsin
Less than 1 year
61.2%
None
20.2%
2-4 years
17.7%
1-2 years
0.9%



Optical Office Staff Related Career Advice Articles

ihireoptometry picture collage
It’s Not a Mirage: iHireOptometry is New and Improved!

Looking for a better way to find your next eye care job or employee? Check out the new and improved list of job titles on iHireOptometry.

Read article »
optometrist conducting an eye test on child patient
Private Practice vs. Corporate Optometry Jobs: Which is Right for You?

While the role of an optometry professional remains consistent—to care for the health and condition of eyes—the practice models can differ.

Read article »
Read about the optometry industry trends we're watching for 2018 and beyond.
Optometry Industry Trends to Keep an Eye on in 2018 & Beyond

Myopic Millennials and online marketing are just two optometry industry trends we’re watching for 2018. Read about more in this optometry market analysis.

Read article »