Alani Rico-Rivera
Americas Best Contacts And Eyeclasses
Summerfield,FL
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Language
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Certification
5
years of professional experience
Experienced Certified Optometric Technician with excellent attention to detail and communication skills. Committed to helping licensed practitioners deliver top-quality care to patients. Highly competent in using industry standard equipment and instruments to conduct testing under direction of licensed optometrist.
Work History
Optometric Technician
10 Months- Conducted preliminary eye exams, including visual acuity and tonometry testing.
- Assisted with patient education on eye health and proper contact lens care.
- Managed appointment scheduling and patient flow to enhance clinic efficiency.
- Operated diagnostic equipment, ensuring accurate data collection for optometrists.
- Trained new staff on clinical procedures and best practices in patient care.
- Streamlined inventory management processes, reducing supply discrepancies significantly.
- Collaborated with optometrists to implement new technologies that enhanced service delivery.
- Operated and maintained lensometers, refraction units, auto-refractors, and visual field analyzers for patient testing.
Optometric Technician
4 Years 2 Months- Educated patients on contact lens care and eyewear options.
- Operated diagnostic instruments for accurate test results.
- Collaborated with optometrists to ensure smooth exam
- Performed preliminary eye exams, including visual acuity tests and color vision tests.
- Helped fit contact lenses on customers per doctor's instructions.
- Filed paperwork in accordance with HIPAA regulations and office protocols.
- Provided guidance to patients regarding the selection of frames, lenses, and other eyewear accessories based on their individual requirements.
- Cleaned and performed minor maintenance on examination equipment and glasses.
- Verified prescriptions written by doctors prior to filling orders.
- Posted refractor receipts, entered data into spreadsheets and alphabetized folders and invoices.
- Analyzed chart in preparation of patient engagement to review diagnostic testing, photos and preventive measures needed
- Utilized electronic health record systems for accurate and efficient patient data management.
- Assisted optometrists with patient eye exams, ensuring accurate diagnosis and optimal patient care.
- Performed frame and lens selection consultations, providing personalized recommendations based on patient needs.
- Scheduled patient appointments, maximizing clinic efficiency and improving patient satisfaction.
- Provided exceptional customer service by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
- Trained new staff on optometric testing procedures and clinic protocols.
- Provided visual field testing to evaluate peripheral vision and detect abnormalities.
- Implemented infection control procedures for all optometric instruments and patient contact areas.
- Participated in community outreach programs to promote eye health and preventive care.
- Collaborated with optometrists to develop and implement care plans for patients with chronic eye conditions.
- Managed and maintained patient records, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with healthcare regulations
Education
Skills
Problem solving
Effective communication
Attention to detail
History documentation
Active listening
Time management abilities
Heartsaver first aid CPR AED
Organizational skills
Record management
Critical thinking
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- Certified Paraoptometric technician
Affiliations
- Reading
- Animal keeping
- Volunteer work
- Writing
- Music
Timeline
Optometric Technician
Americas Best Contacts And Eyeclasses
10.2025 - CurrentRead More
Optometric Technician
True focus eye care
08.2021 - 10.2025Read More
Homeschooled
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