Optical dispenser vs ophthalmic dispenser

The differences between optical dispensers and ophthalmic dispensers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, an ophthalmic dispenser has an average salary of $63,550, which is higher than the $37,333 average annual salary of an optical dispenser.

Optical dispenser vs ophthalmic dispenser overview

	Optical Dispenser	Ophthalmic Dispenser
Yearly salary	$37,333	$63,550
Hourly rate	$17.95	$30.55
Growth rate	4%	4%
Number of jobs	6,198	3,326
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 34%	Associate Degree, 50%
Average age	44	44
Years of experience	-	-

Optical dispenser vs ophthalmic dispenser salary

Optical dispensers and ophthalmic dispensers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Optical Dispenser	Ophthalmic Dispenser
Average salary	$37,333	$63,550
Salary range	Between $11,000 And $116,000	Between $33,000 And $120,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between optical dispenser and ophthalmic dispenser education

There are a few differences between an optical dispenser and an ophthalmic dispenser in terms of educational background:

	Optical Dispenser	Ophthalmic Dispenser
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 34%	Associate Degree, 50%
Most common major	Physics	Ophthalmic And Optometric Support Services
Most common college	Duke University	Duke University

Optical dispenser vs ophthalmic dispenser demographics

Here are the differences between optical dispensers' and ophthalmic dispensers' demographics:

	Optical Dispenser	Ophthalmic Dispenser
Average age	44	44
Gender ratio	Male, 42.7% Female, 57.3%	Male, 48.6% Female, 51.4%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 5.6% Unknown, 3.8% Hispanic or Latino, 19.0% Asian, 8.9% White, 62.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%	Black or African American, 3.4% Unknown, 3.7% Hispanic or Latino, 15.1% Asian, 8.1% White, 69.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
LGBT Percentage	13%	13%

Differences between optical dispenser and ophthalmic dispenser duties and responsibilities

Optical dispenser example responsibilities.

Maintain coating quality using adhesion testing and spectrophotometers, and manage coating hues and reflectance adjustments.
Follow all IRB, FDA and HIIPA directions relate to clinical research projects.
Order glasses verify insurance order contacts make appointment follow up on RX order
Assist patients with eye wear selection, repairs and troubleshooting with Rx difficulties.
Work with multiple optometrists to solve patient issues including inaccurate optical measurements, lens adaptations, and overall patient satisfaction.
File insurance for orders including medicare and medicaid.

Ophthalmic dispenser example responsibilities.

Work with multiple optometrists to solve patient issues including inaccurate optical measurements, lens adaptations, and overall patient satisfaction.
Check insurance and submit claims (eyem and VSP).

Optical dispenser vs ophthalmic dispenser skills

Common optical dispenser skills

American Board, 47%
ABO, 24%
Insurance Coverage, 18%
Customer Service, 4%
Scheduling Appointments, 2%
Optical Lab, 2%

Common ophthalmic dispenser skills

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