Top 8 Optical assistant Jobs in Columbus

Medical Assistant - Willing to Train!
Eye Care Partners Career Opportunities —Westerville, OH
- Overtime
- Background check
- Anatomy knowledge
- Microsoft Excel
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid parental leave
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Optometric Technician/Receptionist
Dopkiss Eyecare —Powell, OH
- Part-time
- Background check
- Private practice
- Vital signs
- Paid time off
- Employee discount
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Licensed Assistant Manager
Winchester Vision Center —Canal Winchester, OH
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Optician / Office Manager
Central Ohio Eyecare, Inc. —Powell, OH
- $22 - $27 an hour
- Full-time
- Private practice
- Inventory management
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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Optometric Technician - Medical Assistant - Bilingual
America's Best —Columbus, OH
- Full-time
- Spanish
- English
- Clinic
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Licensed Assistant Manager - Columbus, OH - Target Optical
Target Optical —Columbus, OH
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Merchandising
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Paid time off

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Ophthalmic Technician - Eye Physicians
Ohio State University Physicians, Inc. —Columbus, OH
Stocks and disinfects examination rooms. Two years prior experience as a technician in an Optometry Clinic OR. Instructs patients on proper eyecare.
$21.65 - $32.48 an hour
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Office Assistant (On-site Training)
Chester Eye Center —Chillicothe, OH
This position is scheduled to work 4.5 days per week in our Chillicothe location (includes Saturday mornings from 8:00 am to Noon with 1 day off during the week…
$15 - $16 an hour
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Medical Assistant - Willing to Train!
Eye Care Partners Career Opportunities —Westerville, OH
Current Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) or Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) certification is preferred, but not required.
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Optometric Technician/Receptionist
Dopkiss Eyecare —Powell, OH
Additional duties include those of a receptionist: answering phones, checking insurance, and assisting patients with administrative tasks.
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Medical Assistant - Willing to Train!

Eye Care Partners Career Opportunities -
Westerville, OH

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Job Details

Part-time | Seasonal | Full-time
7 days ago

Benefits

Mileage reimbursement
Paid parental leave
Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Parental leave
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Employee discount
Life insurance

Qualifications

Computer operation
Customer communication
Anatomy knowledge
Computer literacy
Visual acuity testing
High school diploma or GED
Medical diagnostic testing
Intraocular pressure (IOP) measurement

Full Job Description

EyeCare Partners is the nation's leading provider of clinically integrated eye care. Our national network of over 300 ophthalmologists and 700 optometrists provides a lifetime of care to our patients with a mission to enhance vision, advance eye care and improve lives. Based in St. Louis, Missouri, over 650 ECP-affiliated practice locations provide care in 18 states and 80 markets, providing services that span the eye care continuum. For more information, visit www.eyecare-partners.com.

**This is a full-time, long-term position. Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate students looking for only a summer job or that would need to work part-time during the school year.**

Job Title: Medical Assistant (Ophthalmic Technician)
Company: Retina Vitreous Associates
Location: Columbus, OH 43213
Travel: Travel to our other office in Mansfield will be required; we do pay mileage reimbursement!

Training Provided – No medical/eyecare experience required!

Perks:

Full Benefits Package - Medical, Vision, Dental and Life Insurance
401k + Employer Matching
Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
Paid Maternity Leave
Eyecare Education Reimbursement
Competitive Base Pay
Employee Discounts

Hours:

Full Time
Our offices are open from Monday-Friday 7:30am-5pm.
- Your shifts will fall within those hours, and you may need to work a little earlier/later as needed.

Requirements:

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
Favorable result on Background Check
Basic computer skills
Strong customer service skills
Excitement to learn and grow

Essential Functions:

Facilitate patient flow
Assist the doctor in preliminary testing
Verify medical and vision insurances
Effectively communicate with patients, doctors, and managers
Answer inquiries through phone, email, and in-person requests

SUMMARY

An Ophthalmic Technician is a valuable asset to an Ophthalmologist as they assist in providing excellent patient care to the patients during their visit. This employee is able to handle a wide range of duties while using equipment to perform the initial testing needed to prepare a patient for an exam with an Ophthalmologist.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide exceptional customer service during every patient encounter (in person or via phone)
Display a professional attitude, greet patients promptly with a smile, and thank them when they leave
Practice urgency at all times with patient's time, as well as doctor's time and schedule
Comply with all company policies and procedures including HIPAA
Verify patient information by interviewing patient
Recording medical history, current medications and confirming purpose of visit
Records all data in the patient's Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
Checks condition of patient's eyes by observing pupils, muscles, visual acuity, and extraocular movements
Required skills include: dilation, refraction, 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 and ocular medications
General office duties and cleaning to be assigned by manager

QUALIFICATIONS

Desire to gain industry knowledge and training
Demonstrates initiative in accomplishing practice goals
Ability to grow, adapt, and accept change
Consistently creates a positive work environment by being team-oriented and patient-focused
Ability to interact with all levels of employees in a courteous, professional manner at all times
Commitment to work over 40 hours to meet the needs of the business
Reliable transportation that would allow employee to go to multiple work locations with minimal notice

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Minimum Required: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
Minimum Required: One year of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

LICENSES AND CREDENTIALS

Current Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) or Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) certification is preferred, but not required

SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGY

Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This role requires a variety of physical activities to effectively perform essential job functions. The position involves frequent walking (75%), sitting (50%), and standing (50%), with regular bending, stooping, and reaching (25–50%). Employees must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull items up to 25 lbs. Strong fine motor skills and full use of hands are essential, as the role demands constant grasping, writing/typing, and use of technology. Visual and auditory acuity—including color, depth, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus—is required 100% of the time. Occasional driving or climbing may also be necessary.

If you need assistance with this application, please contact (636) 227-2600. Please do not contact the office directly – only resumes submitted through this website will be considered.

EyeCare Partners is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

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