Optical Assistant Jobs in Florham Park, NJ

A Optical Assistant, also known as an Optometrist Assistant, plays a critical role in the optometry industry. They provide support to Optometrists by performing various tasks such as preparing patients for eye exams, explaining eye examination processes to patients, maintaining and organizing patient records, and assisting in the selection and fitting of eyeglasses or contact lenses. Optical Assistants may also perform basic vision tests, take eye pressure measurements, and administer eye medications under the direction of the Optometrist. They let the Optometrist focus more heavily on diagnosing and treating eye conditions.

Important skills for an Optical Assistant include strong communication, excellent attention to detail, and good manual dexterity. They should also have a basic understanding of optics and be able to operate optical equipment. Certification is not always required, but some employers may prefer candidates with a Certified Paraoptometric (CPO) certification or a similar credential. Prior to becoming an Optical Assistant, a person may have roles such as Receptionist in an Optometry office, Customer Service Representative in a vision care center, or a Sales Associate in an optical goods store.

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Eye Care Partners

Medical Assistant (PRN - 2-3 days per week)

, 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...

imatters

Front Office Receptionist - Ophthalmology Practice

  • imatters
  • Branchburg, NJ (24 miles from Florham Park, NJ)
  • 12 days ago
  • imatters
  • Branchburg, NJ (24 miles from Florham Park, NJ)
  • 12 days ago

Looking for a rewarding career in Vision Care? We have an exciting opportunity for you! We're currently hiring for a Front Desk/Receptionist in our Ophthalmology practice Why join us? We value...

Optometric Assistant Part Time - NJ

  • Succasunna, NJ (14 miles from Florham Park, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Succasunna, NJ (14 miles from Florham Park, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

About Us: Want to bring the “care” back to the vision care industry? We're looking for charismatic types who are ready to be the heart of our brand. Whether it's a friendly voice over the phone,...

LensCrafters - EyeCare Advisor

  • New York, NY (21 miles from Florham Park, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • New York, NY (21 miles from Florham Park, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

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

Assistant Medical Director / Medical Director

  • New York, NY (21 miles from Florham Park, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • New York, NY (21 miles from Florham Park, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

In the United States, one in five adults experience a mental health illness and over 12 million people have thoughts of suicide. Mental health crises can be some of the most difficult times in a...

Medical Assistant - Cardiology

  • Florham Park, NJ
  • 6 days ago
  • Florham Park, NJ
  • 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...

Medical Receptionist 2

  • Morristown, NJ (4 miles from Florham Park, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Morristown, NJ (4 miles from Florham Park, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR Spectrum Vision Partners (“SVP”) and OCLI Vision (“OCLI”) work together to provide world class eye care to our patients to improve their lives. SVP, the management services...

Back Office Medical Assistant

  • New York, NY (21 miles from Florham Park, NJ)
  • 9 days ago
  • New York, NY (21 miles from Florham Park, NJ)
  • 9 days ago

Medical Assistant Location: New York, NY Hours: Mon-Fri 8-5, NO WEEKENDS/EVENINGS Requirements: completed Medical Assistant school certification, completed BLS, at minimum 6-8 months of recent...

Optometric Assistant - NJ

  • Totowa, NJ (15 miles from Florham Park, NJ)
  • 11 days ago
  • Totowa, NJ (15 miles from Florham Park, NJ)
  • 11 days ago

About Us: Want to bring the “care” back to the vision care industry? We're looking for charismatic types who are ready to be the heart of our brand. Whether it's a friendly voice over the phone,...

Medical Assistant-Transcriptionist (FGP-Brain & Spine Tumor Center)(37.5)

  • New York City, NY (21 miles from Florham Park, NJ)
  • 11 days ago
  • New York City, NY (21 miles from Florham Park, NJ)
  • 11 days ago

Job Description NYU Grossman School of Medicine is one of the nation's top-ranked medical schools. For 175 years, NYU Grossman School of Medicine has trained thousands of physicians and scientists...

Senior Medical Secretary - Breast Surgery - Mount Sinai West (Offsite) - Per Diem Days

  • New York, NY (21 miles from Florham Park, NJ)
  • 11 days ago
  • New York, NY (21 miles from Florham Park, NJ)
  • 11 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 - West Orange

  • West Orange, NJ (7 miles from Florham Park, NJ)
  • 11 days ago
  • West Orange, NJ (7 miles from Florham Park, NJ)
  • 11 days ago

Medical Assistant - West Orange Job Description We are seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to support back office functions in a high-volume medical office. The ideal candidate will be...

PSR/Medical Assistant - OBGYN

  • Union, NJ (8 miles from Florham Park, NJ)
  • 12 days ago
  • Union, NJ (8 miles from Florham Park, NJ)
  • 12 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...

Clinical Assistant (Certified Medical Assistant) - 98th Street - Dermatology

  • New York, NY (21 miles from Florham Park, NJ)
  • 13 days ago
  • New York, NY (21 miles from Florham Park, NJ)
  • 13 days ago

Description The Kimberly and Eric J. Waldman Department of Dermatology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is dedicated to delivering superior, comprehensive dermatologic care that...

Medical Assistant - Float - Primary Care

  • Berkeley Heights, NJ (6 miles from Florham Park, NJ)
  • 13 days ago
  • Berkeley Heights, NJ (6 miles from Florham Park, NJ)
  • 13 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...

Demographic Data for Florham Park, NJ

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Salary for Optical Assistant Jobs in Florham Park, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Optical Assistants in Florham Park, NJ 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 Assistants in Florham Park, NJ
Less than 1 year
61.2%
None
20.2%
2-4 years
17.7%
1-2 years
0.9%



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