Optical Office Staff Jobs in California
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.
- Acuity Eye Group/ Retina Institute of California
- Escondido, CA
- 4 days ago
- Acuity Eye Group/ Retina Institute of California
- Escondido, CA
- 4 days ago
Surgery Coordinator National City, CA Description The Surgery Coordinator is responsible for assisting the patient with all aspects of scheduling surgery. Coordinates pre-operative preparations to...
Cottage Medical Group seeks a Medical Assistant - Ambulatory for their Cottage Medical Group Pediatric Multispecialty Clinic department responsible for assisting the physician in the day-to-day...
Centered in the heart of Yuba-Sutter County, Adventist Health and Rideout has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1907. We are comprised of a 221-bed hospital, 21 physician...
Limited Radiologic Technologist / Medical Assistant (Outpatient)
- Lodi, CA
- 6 hours ago
- Lodi, CA
- 6 hours ago
Centered in the heart of San Joaquin County, Adventist Health Lodi Memorial has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1952. We are comprised of a 190-bed hospital, 17 medical...
Medical Assistant (Outpatient) - Full Time, Day Shift
- Stockton, CA
- 6 hours ago
- Stockton, CA
- 6 hours ago
Centered in the heart of San Joaquin County, Adventist Health Lodi Memorial has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1952. We are comprised of a 190-bed hospital, 17 medical...
MUST wear glasses and contact lenses so as to be familiar with helping our patients use them. MUST be comfortable with computers and able to MULTI-TASK when things get busy....
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, manual and automated lensometry, Goldmann and Tonopen tonometry tests and keratometry on patients Checks pupils, extra-ocular muscles, confrontational fields and inserts eye drops for dilation Runs...
Under limited supervision, measures pupil distance and bridgewidth, adjusts eyeglass frames and assist patients in selecting optical items to conform with corresponding optical prescriptions and...
Description MEDICAL ASSISTANT JOB SUMMARY Perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of provider. Prepare and maintain treatment rooms, drape and position patients,...
Anterior Segments), Pupil Assessments, Motility Assessments, Visual Field Testing (confrontation/Amsler grids/Humphrey Visual Fields), Anterior Chamber Evaluation, Fundus Photography, IOL coherence...
We provide a wide range of vision care services including full-scope optometric patient care, ocular disease management, routine comprehensive eye exams, refractive services, Vision Therapy, and more...
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...
Nursing Assistant-Medical PCU (5W)-Sharp Memorial Hospital-Day Shift-Full-Time
- San Diego, CA
- 1 day ago
- San Diego, CA
- 1 day ago
Hours : Shift Start Time: 7 AM Shift End Time: 7:30 PM AWS Hours Requirement: 12/36 - 12 Hour Shift Additional Shift Information: Weekend Requirements: Every Other On-Call Required: No Hourly Pay...
POSITION TITLE: Medical Assistant DEPARTMENT: Primary Care REPORTS TO: Back Office Supervisor, Primary Care SCHEDULE: Monday- Friday; Full Time LOCATION: Woodland, CA PAY RANGE: $24.65 to $30.13...
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The following top skills are often required or desired to land a Optical Office Staff position
- Nursing
- Phlebotomy
- Regulations
- Lensometry
- Contact Lens
- Visual Field Testing
- Injections
- Vital Signs
- Electrocardiogram
- Suture Removal
- Medical Assistant Certified
- Referrals
- Rooming Patients
- Eye Care
- Registered Medical Assistant
- Optometry
- Autorefractor
- Pre-Testing
- Tonometry
- Corneal Topography
- Dilation
- Refraction
- Applanation Tonometry
- Pachymetry
- Tono-Pen
- Class Of Trade
- Non Contact Tonometer
- Eye Exams
- Topography
- Scribe
- Refractometry
- Patient Recall
- Slit Lamp Exam
- Scribing
- Ophthalmology
- Diagnostic Testing
- Surgery
- Electronic Health Record
- Medical Assisting
- Patient Care
- Electronic Medical Records
- Medical Records
- Scheduling Appointments
- HIPAA
- Basic Life Support
- Health Care
- Reception
- General Office Duties
- Administrative Skills
- Military Background
- High School Diploma
- Friendliness
- Telephone Skills
- Documentation
- Interpersonal Skills
- Filing
- Inventory Management
- Policy Development
- Problem Solving
- Teamwork
- Organization
- Customer Service
- Scheduling
- Computer Skills
- Leadership
- Communication Skills
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