Focused and adaptable professional with over two years of experience in the optical field, including one year as an optician. Known for remaining calm and composed in high-pressure environments, with a proven ability to multitask and think quickly in urgent situations. Skilled in clear communication, customer service, and managing sensitive information with discretion. Now seeking to transition into emergency communications, bringing a strong work ethic, fast decision-making, and a commitment to public safety.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Optician/Optical Technician
Bell Vision Optometry
San Leandro, California
04.2024 - Current
Pretested patients prior to optometrist examination assessing pressures, visual acuities and autorefraction.
Dispensed contact lenses upon completion of fitting process.
Participated in continuing education courses related to optometry technology advances.
Inspected finished eyeglasses to conform to company's quality check process and verified proper fit to customer satisfaction.
Scheduled appointments, verified insurance coverage, maintained accurate patient records and assisted with preliminary testing.
Instructed patients on insertion, removal, cleaning, care and proper handling of contact lenses.
Provided information on lens types, frame styles and materials, lens coatings, and accessories.
Recommended specific lenses, coatings and frames to suit individual client needs.
Assisted patients and customers with choice of frames to best fit budgetary requirements and style preferences.
Took specific facial measurements, including optical centers of eyes, pupillary distance and temple length.
Repaired broken frames using specialty tools and equipment.
Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.
Ophthalmic Technician
North County Eye Center
Escondido
08.2023 - 04.2024
Assisted Optometrists in conducting patient examinations including going over the patient's medical history, performing visual acuity testing, checking IOP, auto refracting, and reading glasses through a lensometer
Performed high quality diagnostic testing such as Optos retinal scan, Oct Rnfl and Macula, Pentacam, Visual field test and Maestro
Assisting in Procedures such as YAG lasers as well as IPL laser treatments and educating patients on after care and setting up follow up appointments
Successfully communicate and establish rapport with patients from diverse social backgrounds
Professionally display a high level of honesty, loyalty, and intergrity as well as take pride in the oce's overall success.
Optical Technician
Warm Springs Optometric Group
Fremont
05.2023 - 08.2023
Assisted Optometrists in conducting patient examinations including going over the patient's medical history, performing visual acuity testing, checking IOP, auto refracting, and reading glasses through a lensometer
Performed high quality diagnostic testing such as Optos retinal scan, Oct Rnfl and Macula, Pentacam, Visual field test and Maestro
Assisting in Procedures such as YAG lasers as well as IPL laser treatments and educating patients on after care and setting up follow up appointments
Successfully communicate and establish rapport with patients from diverse social backgrounds
Professionally display a high level of honesty, loyalty, and integrity as well as take pride in the office's overall success.
Effectively assist the doctors with running daily operations of a medical practice including providing care to patients, pre testing patients, answering questions, scheduling appointments, answering phones, and other duties assigned
Performing the highest quality pre testing included the auto refractor, optos retinal scan, vision fields, glaucoma testing, topography, and the OCT scans
Successfully entering the data the doctors needed in order to check a prescription for a patient
Reading patients glasses with a Lensometer
Demonstrate a high level of technical competence by keeping up with the technology and constantly seeking opportunities for self improvement.