Optical Office Staff Jobs in Plymouth, MA

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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Front Desk Representative

  • Plymouth, MA
  • 12 hours ago
  • Plymouth, MA
  • 12 hours ago

Ophthalmic Consultants of Boston is seeking a Front Desk Representative to join our team. Must be a dependable and motivated team player who is professional, organized, and enjoys working in a...

Medical Assistant I

  • Plymouth, MA
  • 5 days ago
  • Plymouth, MA
  • 5 days ago

Beth Israel Lahey Health Medical Assistant I in Plymouth , Massachusetts Job Type: Regular Time Type: Full time Work Shift: Day (United States of America) FLSA Status: Non-Exempt When you join the...

Patient Care Coordinator-Optometry & Optical Services

  • Plymouth, MA
  • 6 days ago
  • Plymouth, MA
  • 6 days ago

Ophthalmic Consultants of Boston (OCB) is currently seeking a Patient Care Coordinator to join our Optometry & Optical Services team. This is a full time opportunity Monday through Friday. This...

Optometric Assistant

  • Pembroke, MA (15 miles from Plymouth, MA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Pembroke, MA (15 miles from Plymouth, MA)
  • 9 days ago

Notify patients when their contact lenses are available for dispensing. Have a working knowledge of contact lens brands and parameters....

Medical Assistant - OBGYN

  • Plymouth, MA
  • 14 days ago
  • Plymouth, MA
  • 14 days ago

Job Type: Regular Time Type: Full time Work Shift: Day (United States of America) FLSA Status: Non-Exempt When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a...

Medical Assistant

  • North Dartmouth, MA (24 miles from Plymouth, MA)
  • 29 days ago
  • North Dartmouth, MA (24 miles from Plymouth, MA)
  • 29 days ago

Overview APDerm is a physician-led, patient-centered dermatology network. Founded in 1992, we have 38 practices across Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island and pride ourselves on being...

Medical Secretary (40 Hours, Days)

  • Brockton, MA (24 miles from Plymouth, MA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Brockton, MA (24 miles from Plymouth, MA)
  • 30+ days ago

Schedules outpatient procedures and applicable pre-testing for patients as directed. Completes requisitions incorporating pertinent clinical information. Schedules admissions....

Medical Assistant Primary Care

  • Kingston, MA (9 miles from Plymouth, MA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Kingston, MA (9 miles from Plymouth, MA)
  • 45+ days ago

If you are an existing employee of South Shore Health then please apply through the internal career site. Requisition Number: R-17196 Facility: LOC0003 - 5 Tarkiln Road5 Tarklin RdKingston, MA...

LensCrafters - EyeCare Advisor

  • Kingston, MA (9 miles from Plymouth, MA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Kingston, MA (9 miles from Plymouth, MA)
  • 45+ days ago

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

Medical Assistant

  • Duxbury, MA (11 miles from Plymouth, MA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Duxbury, MA (11 miles from Plymouth, MA)
  • 60+ days ago

Job Type: Regular Time Type: Full time Work Shift: Day (United States of America) FLSA Status: Non-Exempt When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, youre making a...

Ophthalmic Assistant

  • Pembroke, MA (15 miles from Plymouth, MA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Pembroke, MA (15 miles from Plymouth, MA)
  • 90+ days ago

These include conducting visual acuity testing, visual field testing, lensometry, auto refractometry, refractometry, pupil assessment, extraocular motility, gross external examination, applanation tonometry...

Medical Assistant - Plymouth Region

  • Plymouth, MA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Plymouth, MA
  • 90+ days ago

Job Type: Regular Time Type: Full time Work Shift: Day (United States of America) FLSA Status: Non-Exempt When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, youre making a...

Demographic Data for Plymouth, MA

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Salary for Optical Office Staff Jobs in Plymouth, MA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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



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