Optical Office Staff Jobs in Kentucky

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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Eye Care Partners

Surgery Scheduler

EyeCare Partners is the nations leading provider of clinically integrated eye care. Our national network of over 300 ophthalmologists and 700 optometrists provides a lifetime of care to our...

Eye Care Partners

Patient Coordinator - Traveler

EyeCare Partners is the nations leading provider of clinically integrated eye care. Our national network of over 300 ophthalmologists and 700 optometrists provides a lifetime of care to our...

Eye Care Partners

Medical Assistant - Willing to Train!

, 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...

Eye Care Partners

Surgical Coordinator - Edgewood

EyeCare Partners is the nations leading provider of clinically integrated eye care. Our national network of over 300 ophthalmologists and 700 optometrists provides a lifetime of care to our...

Optometric Assistant

  • Louisville, KY
  • 7 hours ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 7 hours 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 (MA)- Float Pool 40 Hours

  • Crestview Hills, KY
  • 1 day ago
  • Crestview Hills, KY
  • 1 day ago

Medical Assistant (MA)- Float Pool 40 Hours Medical Assistant (MA)- Float Pool 40 Hours locations Crestview Hills, Kentucky time type Full time posted on Posted 4 Days Ago job requisition id...

Medical Assistant - Crestview Hills Internal Medicine

  • Crestview Hills, KY
  • 1 day ago
  • Crestview Hills, KY
  • 1 day ago

Medical Assistant - Crestview Hills Internal Medicine Medical Assistant - Crestview Hills Internal Medicine locations Crestview Hills, Kentucky time type Full time posted on Posted 5 Days Ago job...

Medical Assistant - Hebron Conner Primary Care

  • Hebron, KY
  • 1 day ago
  • Hebron, KY
  • 1 day ago

Medical Assistant - Hebron Conner Primary Care Medical Assistant - Hebron Conner Primary Care locations Hebron, Kentucky time type Full time posted on Posted 4 Days Ago job requisition id JR305625...

Ophthalmic Assistant/UKHC

  • Ashland, KY
  • 2 days ago
  • Ashland, KY
  • 2 days ago

Posting Details Posting Details Job TitleOphthalmic Assistant/UKHC Requisition NumberRE49954 Working TitleOphthalmic Assistant - Advanced Eye Care Department NameMG100: Physician Based Clinics...

Medical Assistant

  • Louisville, KY
  • 4 days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 4 days ago

Overview Come join our team! We have an immediate need for a Medical Assistant in our Brownsboro Dermatology clinic! If you are ready to make an impact every day, and thrive in a fast-paced...

Certified Medical Assistant

  • Louisville, KY
  • 4 days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 4 days ago

Overview Come join our team! We have an immediate need for a Medical Assistant in our Louisville, KY (S Second St) clinic! If you are ready to make an impact every day, and thrive in a fast-paced...

Overview Under the direction of the health care provider, responsible for the delivery of patient care that promotes the safety and wellbeing of all patients. Accurately preforms preliminary...

Optometric Assistant

  • Owensboro, KY
  • 5 days ago
  • Owensboro, KY
  • 5 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,...

Overview Under the direction of the health care provider, Medical Assistant II is responsible for the delivery of patient care that promotes the safety and wellbeing of all patients. Accurately...

Medical Receptionist

  • Elizabethtown, KY
  • 9 days ago
  • Elizabethtown, KY
  • 9 days ago

EyeCare Partners is the nations leading provider of clinically integrated eye care. Our national network of over 300 ophthalmologists and 700 optometrists provides a lifetime of care to our...

Demographic Data for Kentucky

Moving to Kentucky? Find some basic demographic data about Kentucky below.


Local
National
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91,158

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
This is the second of a two-semester subject sequence beginning with Atomic and Optical Physics I (8.421) that provides the foundations for contemporary research in selected areas of atomic and...
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Salary for Optical Office Staff Jobs in Kentucky

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireOptometry research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

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



Highest Education Level

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



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