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Candee May

Kenosha,WI

Summary

Dynamic Optical Manager with 11 years of experience in enhancing patient satisfaction and streamlining operations. Expertise in customer service, optical dispensing, and insurance processing.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Optical Manager

Advanced Eyecare of Cary
Cary, Il
04.2015 - Current

-Managed daily functions and staff coordination in a thriving optometric practice, ensuring optimal patient experiences and service delivery for 11 years.

Managed patient history intake for two optometrists to streamline examination processes. Oversaw pretesting operations encompassing OCT, NCT, visual fields, and auto-refracting to enhance patient care quality.

Visual acuity, color vision and depth percetion.

-Managed patient prescriptions by neutralizing current eyeglass needs and overseeing incoming lab orders. Recommended appropriate frame and lens products based on patient evaluations. Oversaw vision benefits inquiries and filed claims for multiple insurance providers, including VSP, EyeMed, Davis, Spectera, and eight Illinois Medicaid options. Led efforts in the adjustment and repair of eyeglasses to enhance patient satisfaction.

-Contact lense technican, helped first time contact lense wearers learn instruction and care of soft and RGP contact lenses.

-Scheduled appointments, insurance specialist and customer service

Owner-Optometric Practice

Cary Optical
Cary, Il
01.1996 - 04.2015
  • Oversaw daily operations, ensuring exceptional customer service and satisfaction.
  • Managed frame inventory alongside accounts payable and receivable, while coordinating payroll and employee scheduling activities.
  • Optician specialist and assisted with patients frame selection and lense options. Processed insurance claims and handled optical orders.

Ophthalmic Technician

Eyecare Center of Lake County
Waukegan, IL
01.1994 - 01.1997
  • Conducted comprehensive vision assessments to ensure accurate patient diagnostics.
  • Assisted ophthalmologists during examinations and surgical procedures, and medical Doctor dictation.
  • Provided pre-operative and post-operative care instructions, ensuring patient understanding and compliance.

Education

Associate of Science - Business

College of Lake County
Grayslake, IL
05-1991

Skills

  • Optical sales
  • Optical dispensing
  • Frame adjustments
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Optical equipment operation
  • Document management
  • Quality inspections
  • Insurance processing
  • Prescription specifications
  • Lens fitting
  • Prescription data entry
  • Customer service
  • Problem-solving
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Verifying prescriptions

Timeline

Optical Manager

Advanced Eyecare of Cary
04.2015 - Current

Owner-Optometric Practice

Cary Optical
01.1996 - 04.2015

Ophthalmic Technician

Eyecare Center of Lake County
01.1994 - 01.1997

Associate of Science - Business

College of Lake County
Candee May