Eager to be a part of a top notch Optical business. To help customers find there absolute optical needs. I love working w/ people to strive for there happiness. The business w/ anything eye's has been a part of a majority of my work life.
Excited for the opportunity to be an asset to your business and create a wonderful customer experience.
Gardening, grandkids time w/ family and friends are my passions.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
COA Technician /Surgical Scrub Technician
Murphy Watson Burr Eye Center
Saint Joseph, MO
03.2005 - 04.2024
20 years of customer/patient experience.
Complete understanding of the study of refractions, including using retinoscope and converting fractions if needed.
Able to measure SH, PD, and frame size for face.
Vast understanding of glasses, lenses, lens material, coatings, bi & trifocal, line - no line progressives.
Worked with several computer programs, from scheduling and data entry to doctors' scribe. Endless experience in this area.
Continued education for certifications including Ophthalmology, HIPAA, eye care, eye wear, patient care, triage, and patient scheduling counselor for 21 years.
Maintained records of repairs, calibrations, and tests performed on equipment.
Assisted in many Ophthalmic surgeries and lasers.
Worked directly under and with several Ophthalmic MDs, ODs, technicians, nurses in 4 states for 20 plus years.
Humna Resources Assistant
Affiliated Foods Inc.
Elwood, KS
10.2000 - 03.2003
New hire processing, DOT records, company meeting minutes, and customer service.
Optical Specialists and Ophthalmic Technician
Tobin Eye Institute
Saint Joseph, MO
10.1997 - 06.2000
Customer service for all in the Optical shop.
Assisted Dr. Tobin in all surgeries and clinic.
Education
High School Diploma -
Central High School
Saint Joseph, MO
05-1992
Skills
Love working w/ customers/patients on eyes and eye wear
Experience repairing and doing minor adjustments to glasses
Trained technicians and surgical scrub techs
Calibrated equipment
Cost control and ordered replacement supplies
Yearly compliance training
Complex repairs, project support and routine inspections
Works well under pressure
Document preparation for travel supplies, OR sheets etc
Team training CPR, BSM, monthly meetings, etc
Excellent customer interaction
Team leader
Custom
Certification in COA- Certified Ophthalmic Assistant