Optical Office Staff Jobs in Hazlet, NJ

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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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

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...

LensCrafters - Lead EyeCare Advisor

  • New York, NY (24 miles from Hazlet, NJ)
  • 2 hours ago
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Hazlet, NJ)
  • 2 hours ago

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

Medical Assistant/PSR - Pediatrics

  • Westfield, NJ (18 miles from Hazlet, NJ)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Westfield, NJ (18 miles from Hazlet, NJ)
  • 8 hours ago

About Our Company Were a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying health care and bringing a more connected kind of care. Our primary, multispecialty, and urgent care...

LensCrafters - EyeCare Advisor

  • New York, NY (20 miles from Hazlet, NJ)
  • 16 hours ago
  • New York, NY (20 miles from Hazlet, NJ)
  • 16 hours ago

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

Russian Bilingual Medical Assistant - Primary Care (New York)

  • New York, NY (24 miles from Hazlet, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Hazlet, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Nice to meet you, we're Vesta Healthcare Vesta Primary Care "VPC" is one of Vesta Healthcare's divisions and specializes in primary care. We focus on older adults with long-term home care needs....

Patient Care Coordinator Part Time

  • Edison, NJ (13 miles from Hazlet, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Edison, NJ (13 miles from Hazlet, NJ)
  • 3 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 - Podiatry

  • New Providence, NJ (22 miles from Hazlet, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • New Providence, NJ (22 miles from Hazlet, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

About Our Company Were a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying health care and bringing a more connected kind of care. Our primary, multispecialty, and urgent care...

Part Time Secretary

  • Staten Island, NY (14 miles from Hazlet, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Staten Island, NY (14 miles from Hazlet, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

Office Administrator / Secretary (Part-Time) Location: Focus Vision Care Optometry, Staten Island, NY Position Overview Focus Vision Care is seeking a Part-Time Office Administrator / Secretary to...

Part Time Secretary

  • Hazlet, NJ
  • 4 days ago
  • Hazlet, NJ
  • 4 days ago

Office Administrator / Secretary (Part-Time) Location: Focus Vision Care Optometry, Costco, Hazlet, NJ Position Overview Focus Vision Care is seeking a Part-Time Office Administrator / Secretary...

Clinical Assistant (Certified Medical Assistant) - Urology

  • New York, NY (24 miles from Hazlet, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Hazlet, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

Description The Milton and Carroll Petrie Department of Urology has long been a leader in clinical practice, education, and research. Faculty in our Department, which is housed within the Icahn...

Medical Administrative Assistant (Medical Assisting Exp. Required) (Staten Island) - Otolaryngology

  • New York, NY (24 miles from Hazlet, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Hazlet, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

Description Provides secretarial and clinical support to physicians and surgeons and performs administrative duties necessary to deliver quality patient care. Responsibilities May schedule...

Medical Assistant (New York)

  • New York, NY (24 miles from Hazlet, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Hazlet, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

Nice to meet you, we're Vesta Healthcare Vesta Primary Care "VPC" is one of Vesta Healthcare's divisions and specializes in primary care. We focus on older adults with long-term home care needs....

Medical Assistant - Neurology

  • New Providence, NJ (22 miles from Hazlet, NJ)
  • 11 days ago
  • New Providence, NJ (22 miles from Hazlet, NJ)
  • 11 days ago

About Our Company We're a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying health care and bringing a more connected kind of care. Our primary, multispecialty, and urgent care...

Medical Assistant - Spine Surgery

  • New Providence, NJ (22 miles from Hazlet, NJ)
  • 11 days ago
  • New Providence, NJ (22 miles from Hazlet, NJ)
  • 11 days ago

About Our Company Were a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying health care and bringing a more connected kind of care. Our primary, multispecialty, and urgent care...

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Salary for Optical Office Staff Jobs in Hazlet, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Optical Office Staffs in Hazlet, NJ offer the following education background
High School or GED
29.1%
Bachelor's Degree
24.8%
Associate's Degree
16.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
16.0%
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 Hazlet, NJ
Less than 1 year
61.2%
None
20.2%
2-4 years
17.7%
1-2 years
0.9%



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