Optical Office Staff Jobs in Pleasanton, 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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Full time Receptionist/Optometry staff

  • Hayward, CA (12 miles from Pleasanton, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Hayward, CA (12 miles from Pleasanton, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Our busy office is in need of a full-time receptionist. Applicant must be friendly, enthusiastic, enjoys answering multiple phone lines, and works great with people. Looking for an applicant who...

Medical Assistant I/II

  • Concord, CA (23 miles from Pleasanton, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Concord, CA (23 miles from Pleasanton, CA)
  • 7 days ago

Who we are La Clinica de La Raza is a Non profit community based health center established in 1971 to address health barriers and create better lives for the underserved We have proudly grown into...

Clinic Medical Assistant

  • Livermore, CA (14 miles from Pleasanton, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Livermore, CA (14 miles from Pleasanton, CA)
  • 9 days ago

The Position : Under the supervision of the Clinic RN Supervisor, the Medical Assistant provides routine support to the clinic staff and participants in the clinic including taking vital signs,...

Vision Services Assistant I - On Call, Day Shift - Santa Clara

  • Santa Clara, CA (21 miles from Pleasanton, CA)
  • 18 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (21 miles from Pleasanton, CA)
  • 18 days ago

Essential Responsibilities: Measures and records intraocular pressure (tonometry), neutralization of spectacles (lensometry), automated visual fields, autorefraction (in preparation for the subjective...

Front Desk Receptionist Job Orinda, CA

  • Orinda, CA (23 miles from Pleasanton, CA)
  • 29 days ago
  • Orinda, CA (23 miles from Pleasanton, CA)
  • 29 days ago

Apply Now Join Our Visionary Team as a Front Desk Receptionist at Orinda Optometry Group! Are you ready to be the welcoming face and heartbeat of an innovative optical practice? Orinda Optometry...

Patient Coordinator (Mountain View Optometry)

  • Mountain View, CA (19 miles from Pleasanton, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Mountain View, CA (19 miles from Pleasanton, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Compensation range for the role is listed above. Applicable salary ranges may differ across markets. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by...

LensCrafters - EyeCare Advisor

  • Pleasanton, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Pleasanton, CA
  • 30+ days ago

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

Purchasing Assistant - Optical Solutions

  • Fremont, CA (9 miles from Pleasanton, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Fremont, CA (9 miles from Pleasanton, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Location: Fremont, US-CA Rate: Not Specified Type: Permanent Purchasing Assistant - Optical Solutions Molex possesses a rich heritage in the optical industry. We provide the highest performing and...

LensCrafters - EyeCare Advisor

  • Pleasanton, CA (4 miles from Pleasanton, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Pleasanton, CA (4 miles from Pleasanton, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

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

1.0 FTE Full time Day - 08 Hour R2546067 Onsite 107184001 TV Clinic HRT-Vasc Pleasanton Allied Health PLEASANTON, 5565 W. Las Positas Blvd, California If you're ready to be part of our legacy of...

Front Desk Receptionist

  • San Jose, CA (20 miles from Pleasanton, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • San Jose, CA (20 miles from Pleasanton, 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....

Medical Assistants

  • San Jose, CA (20 miles from Pleasanton, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • San Jose, CA (20 miles from Pleasanton, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

Gardner Health Services currently has multiple Medical Assistant vacancies at various locations and clinics. The vacancies consist of part-time, temporary full-time, and permanent full-time...

Vision Services Assistant II

  • San Jose, CA (20 miles from Pleasanton, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • San Jose, CA (20 miles from Pleasanton, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

, visual fields testing, lensometry, testing or color deficiency and depth perception or autorefraction....

LensCrafters - EyeCare Advisor

  • San Jose, CA (20 miles from Pleasanton, CA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • San Jose, CA (20 miles from Pleasanton, CA)
  • 60+ days ago

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

Receptionist

  • Orinda, CA (23 miles from Pleasanton, CA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Orinda, CA (23 miles from Pleasanton, CA)
  • 60+ days ago

Join Our Visionary Team as a Front Desk Receptionist at Orinda Optometry Group! Are you ready to be the welcoming face and heartbeat of an innovative optical practice? Orinda Optometry Group is...

Demographic Data for Pleasanton, CA

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Salary for Optical Office Staff Jobs in Pleasanton, CA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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



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