Experienced and certified through the AOA in helping clinical professionals diagnose and treat chronic and acute patient concerns. Well-organized and level-headed in both routine and emergency situations. Competent in using and monitoring equipment, updating records and comforting patients during difficult times.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Optometric Technician
Tolland Eye Care
Tolland, Connecticut
06.2023 - Current
Documented customer prescriptions, wrote detailed work orders and collected payments to facilitate smooth appointments.
Instructed customers on how to care for, insert and remove contact lenses during I&R classes.
Followed up with patients regarding the trialing process for their contact lens fittings to gather information about comfort, vision quality, and helped to troubleshoot any necessary changes.
Pretested patients prior to optometrist examination assessing pressures, visual acuities, retinal screening and autorefraction.
Conducted special tests such as field of vision assessment, OCTs and pachymetry.
Supported optometrist with vision screenings and exams by prepping rooms with medical instruments.
Optometric Technician
Myeyedr
Manchester, CT
11.2021 - Current
Posted refractor receipts, entered data into spreadsheets and alphabetized folders and invoices.
Sent patient prescriptions to pharmacies and scheduled future appointments.
Protected patients by observing strict HIPAA guidelines.
Assisted with visual field testing, ocular photography, optical coherence tomography and pre-exam data collection.
Assisted with diagnosis and treatment of diverse acute and chronic conditions and injuries, specializing in eye care.
Calibrated equipment for optimal use and to obtain accurate diagnostic results.
Collected, documented and reviewed patient medical histories and relayed important factors to supervising clinicians.
Responsible for stocking and maintaining supply of contact lens trials for same day contact lens fittings.
Taught patients how to safely insert, remove, and maintain their contact lenses.
Reached out to distributors to gather information regarding estimated time of arrival for patient orders.
Ophthalmic Technician
Armory Eyecare
West Hartford, CT
02.2023 - 06.2023
Fast and reliable use of ocular coherence tomography of patients' maculas, ONH, and anterior segments.
Visual Field testing.
Collecting accurate measurements with an Ascan and conducting IOL calculations.
Manual refraction.
Corneal Topography and Tonometry.
Dilation with prior review of angles in ASeg OCTs for patient safety.
Assisting in directing patients through immediate post operative care.
Troubleshooting systems to determine appropriate resolution for reported problems with usage.
Analyzed chart in preparation of patient engagement to review diagnostic testing, photos and preventive measures needed
Package Handler
Fedex
South Windsor, Connecticut
11.2020 - 11.2021
Assisted Quality Assurance with customer ordered shipping changes and label corrections during busy periods, developing new skills while boosting warehouse efficiency.
Primarily handled address corrections and proper work area assignments for packages with system errors by effectively communicating with appropriate parties.
Prepared pallets of boxes for easy transportation between customer and storage locations.
Documented warehouse stock each day and reported inventory totals to supervisor.
Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
Informed purchasing team of missing or damaged items immediately when unloading and receiving.
Removed debris and hazardous materials from packing area to avoid contamination.
Inspected incoming and outgoing shipments to verify accuracy and prevent errors.
Regularly handling and solving barcode, and address errors on up to 600 packages per day.
Studio Assistant
University Of Connecticut, Ceramics Program
Storrs, CT
09.2018 - 03.2019
Took sole responsibility for collecting and editing of up-to-date chemical safety data sheets for wide variety of sculptural related chemicals, including weighing and documenting inventory, and applying proper warning labels to packaging.
Constantly used proper PPE during work related to clay dust, and other hazardous materials
Maintained all areas in neat and clean fashion, including but not limited to pug mill, multiple pottery kilns, throwing wheels, and attended to sink clogs.
Handled set up, operation and equipment maintenance for various large scale pieces of machinery.
Maintained over $4,000 worth of equipment by designing and sticking to preventive and regular maintenance schedules.
Coordinated with artists, producers and labels to schedule studio sessions.
Education
Certified Paraoptometric
American Optometric Association
03-2024
Some College (No Degree) - Fine Arts, Concentration in Sculpture
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT
Norwich Free Academy
Norwich, CT
06-2014
Skills
OSHA compliant
Adept at performing analysis
Technical troubleshooting
Flexible & Adaptable
Very attentive to detail
Confident and efficient in fast paced environments
Cross-functional communication
Organization
Multi-line phone systems
Proficiency in Microsoft Suite
Timeline
Optometric Technician
Tolland Eye Care
06.2023 - Current
Ophthalmic Technician
Armory Eyecare
02.2023 - 06.2023
Optometric Technician
Myeyedr
11.2021 - Current
Package Handler
Fedex
11.2020 - 11.2021
Studio Assistant
University Of Connecticut, Ceramics Program
09.2018 - 03.2019
Certified Paraoptometric
Some College (No Degree) - Fine Arts, Concentration in Sculpture
University of Connecticut
Norwich Free Academy
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