Optical Office Staff Jobs in Kissimmee, FL

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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Certified Medical Assistant Scribe Pediatric Dermatology

  • Orlando, FL (16 miles from Kissimmee, FL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Orlando, FL (16 miles from Kissimmee, FL)
  • 1 day ago

Certified Medical Assistant Scribe - AdventHealth Medical Group - AHMG Pediatric Dermatology at Orlando All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family: Benefits from Day One Paid Days...

Optometric Assistant

  • Kissimmee, FL
  • 4 days ago
  • Kissimmee, FL
  • 4 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(Bilingual-Spanish)

  • Kissimmee, FL
  • 6 days ago
  • Kissimmee, FL
  • 6 days ago

Overview Our purpose is Better Health. Specializing in primary care for patients 65+ is our passion. Whats Your Why? Are you looking for a career opportunity that will help you grow personally and...

Regional Medical Assistant Float(Bilingual Spanish)

  • Orlando, FL (16 miles from Kissimmee, FL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Orlando, FL (16 miles from Kissimmee, FL)
  • 6 days ago

Overview Our purpose is Better Health. Specializing in primary care for patients 65+ is our passion. Whats Your Why? Are you looking for a career opportunity that will help you grow personally and...

Medical Assistant

  • Winter Park, FL (20 miles from Kissimmee, FL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Winter Park, FL (20 miles from Kissimmee, FL)
  • 6 days ago

Overview Our purpose is Better Health. Specializing in primary care for patients 65+ is our passion. Whats Your Why? Are you looking for a career opportunity that will help you grow personally and...

Medical Assistant

  • Winter Park, FL (20 miles from Kissimmee, FL)
  • 11 days ago
  • Winter Park, FL (20 miles from Kissimmee, FL)
  • 11 days ago

Overview Come join our team! We have an immediate need for Medical Assistants in our Winter Park, FL clinics! If you are ready to make an impact every day, and thrive in a fast-paced environment,...

Receptionist/Technician

  • Orlando, FL (16 miles from Kissimmee, FL)
  • 11 days ago
  • Orlando, FL (16 miles from Kissimmee, FL)
  • 11 days ago

Eye Doctor's Optical Outlets, a VSP Vision company, has been supporting the eye health of the central Florida community for more than 35 years. Our team is collectively dedicated to providing our...

Receptionist/Technician

  • Ocoee, FL (19 miles from Kissimmee, FL)
  • 12 days ago
  • Ocoee, FL (19 miles from Kissimmee, FL)
  • 12 days ago

Eye Doctor's Optical Outlets, a VSP Vision company, has been supporting the eye health of the central Florida community for more than 35 years. Our team is collectively dedicated to providing our...

Patient Care Coordinator Part Time

  • Kissimmee, FL
  • 13 days ago
  • Kissimmee, FL
  • 13 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...

Medical Assistant /Scribe - Interventional Pain -Gap students welcome

  • Orlando, FL (16 miles from Kissimmee, FL)
  • 28 days ago
  • Orlando, FL (16 miles from Kissimmee, FL)
  • 28 days ago

JOB TITLE : Medical Scribe - Interventional Pain-gap students welcome GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES : The Medical Scribe - Interventional Pain is responsible for assisting with all functions...

Medical Assistant Scribe-UNIVERSITY ADULT MEDICINE-Orlando Health Physician Associates

  • Orlando, FL (16 miles from Kissimmee, FL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Orlando, FL (16 miles from Kissimmee, FL)
  • 30+ days ago

Position Summary Orlando Health Physician Associates is part of the Orlando Health system of care, which includes award-winning hospitals and ERs, specialty institutes, urgent care centers,...

Demographic Data for Kissimmee, FL

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Optical Office Staff Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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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...
Atomic and Optical Physics II
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Salary for Optical Office Staff Jobs in Kissimmee, FL

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Optical Office Staff positions.



Highest Education Level

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



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