Optical Office Staff Jobs in Orange, CA

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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LensCrafters - EyeCare Advisor

  • Corona, CA (22 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Corona, CA (22 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 23 hours ago

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

Back Office Medical Assistant - Full Time

  • Newport Beach, CA (13 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Newport Beach, CA (13 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Primary job responsibilities include: patient history and work up, lens analysis, pre testing, assisting in minor office procedures, contact lens training, visual field testing, and fundus photos....

Ltd. X-Ray/Medical Assistant

  • Huntington Beach, CA (10 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Huntington Beach, CA (10 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Title\: Ltd. X-Ray Tech/Medical Assistant Location\: Huntington Beach, CA Department\: Urgent Care Status\: Per Diem Shift\: Days (8hr) Pay Rate*\: $25.00/hr At MemorialCare Health System, we...

Medical Assistant (43439)

  • Fullerton, CA (6 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Fullerton, CA (6 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 7 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,...

Who We Are UCI Health is the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine, and the only academic health system based in Orange County. UCI Health is comprised of its main campus,...

Medical Assistant/Admit Worker - GHEI Orange - Ophth Clinic - P/T Days Req ID: 97963 Location: Orange, California Division: Medical Center Department: GHEI Orange - Ophth Clinic Position Type:...

LensCrafters - Lead EyeCare Advisor

  • Corona, CA (17 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Corona, CA (17 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 11 days ago

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

Ophthalmic Assistant De La Pena Eye Clinic Montebello

  • Montebello, CA (21 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 21 days ago
  • Montebello, CA (21 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 21 days ago

To greet patients in a professional, courteous manner and obtain and document pertinent medical and ophthalmic patient history on the appropriate forms. This person is also responsible for basic...

Optical Dispenser

  • Bellflower, CA (17 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 22 days ago
  • Bellflower, CA (17 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 22 days ago

Under direct supervision, measures patient facial features, adjusts eyeglass frames, and assists patients in selecting optical items to conform to corresponding optical prescriptions and...

Medical Assistant/Admit Worker - GHEI Irvine - Opth Clinic - FT Days Req ID: 95572 Location: Irvine, California Division: Medical Center Department: GHEI Irvine - Opth Clinic Position Type: Full...

Optometric Assistant

  • Brea, CA (9 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 27 days ago
  • Brea, CA (9 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 27 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/Admit Worker - GHEI Irvine - Opth Clinic - FT Days

  • Irvine, CA (6 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 27 days ago
  • Irvine, CA (6 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 27 days ago

Who We Are UCI Health is the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine, and the only academic health system based in Orange County. UCI Health is comprised of its main campus,...

Front Desk Receptionist

  • Monterey Park, CA (24 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Monterey Park, CA (24 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Company Description America's Best is part of National Vision, one of the largest optical retailers in the United States. The Americas Best brand continues to grow, with 1000 stores and counting....

Front Desk Receptionist - Bilingual Spanish

  • Anaheim, CA (7 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Anaheim, CA (7 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Company DescriptionAmerica's Best is part of National Vision, one of the largest optical retailers in the United States. The America's Best brand continues to grow, with 1000 stores and counting....

Job Type Full-time Description Make an impact. Join our growing outpatient clinics, focused on improving the wellbeing of families. We are seeking a mission driven and dedicated part-time Referral...

Demographic Data for Orange, CA

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Salary for Optical Office Staff Jobs in Orange, CA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Optical Office Staffs in Orange, CA offer the following education background
High School or GED
29.2%
Bachelor's Degree
24.8%
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 Orange, CA
Less than 1 year
61.2%
None
20.2%
2-4 years
17.7%
1-2 years
0.9%



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