Darlene Harris
LaBelle,USA
Summary
Experienced optometric professional ready to contribute in healthcare setting. Strong background in patient care, diagnostic procedures, and administrative tasks. Known for teamwork, adaptability, and achieving results. Skilled in vision screening, equipment maintenance, and patient communication. Reliable and focused, enhancing clinic efficiency and patient satisfaction.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Optometric Assistant
EssilorLuxottica Team Vision
88 Pine Island Rd N Fort Myers
12.2025 - Current
- Greeted patients, prepared exam rooms and documented medical records to keep office running efficiently and effectively. maintained accurate records using electronic health systems.
- Answered calls, scheduled appointments.
- Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
- Performed pre-testing procedures, administered Auto Refractor, OPTOS, OCT, Acuity tests.
- Took medical histories and reported current concerns from patients prior to physical exam by optometrist.
- Maintained strict adherence to confidentiality protocols while handling sensitive patient data.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing efficient and friendly service during their visits.
- Maintained clean and organized examination rooms to ensure a comfortable environment for patients.
Assistant Store Sales Manager
My Eye lab
Opelika, AL
08.2021 - 07.2023
- Responsibilities included:
- Opening and Closing procedures.
- Contact day before scheduled eye exam contact patients for confirmation of appointment.
- Prepare Patient for Virtual Eye Exam.
- Teach new contact wearers how to insert and remove contact lenses.
- Contact Insurance companies for Insurance verification.
- Process insurance claim on behalf of patients collect copay.
- Process sales collect amount due on purchases.
- Inventory of merchandise.
- Maintain cleanliness in all areas of store.
Temp Service for Montgomery Family Medicine
Job Konnection
Montgomery, AL
07.2020 - 01.2021
- Responsibilities included:
- Schedule appointments
- Collect and process co-pay at check out
- Verify daily schedule.
- Medical Insurance Verification
- Update patient insurance information.
- Review patient sign-in sheet for updated information.
- Process corrections such as change of address and insurance.
Cashier/Cook
Florida Institute of Technology
Melbourne, FL
05.2015 - 11.2017
- Prepare short order fast food carryout.
- Cashier for grocery and prepared food carryout.
- Reason for leaving: College Term ended.
Optometric Technician
Eye Glass World
Naples, FL
03.2017 - 08.2017
- Schedule and confirm eye appointments.
- Process insurance pre-authorization.
- Greet patients and collect co-pay.
- Prescreen and prepare patient for eye exam.
- Submit codes for billing.
- Balance night bank deposit.
- Reason for leaving: Relocated to Alabama
Front Line Cook
Wind Creek Casino
Wetumpka, AL
11.2012 - 04.2015
- Maintain steady flow with preparing and serving buffet style dining for the guest of the Wind Creek Casino.
- Reason for leaving: Relocated to Melbourne Florida to help daughter graduate from college.
General Manager/Owner
Gotcha Hot Dogs
Tallassee, AL
09.2000 - 10.2012
- Profit & Loss management cash control/security procedures.
- Maintaining inventory, managing labor, Review financial reports.
- Recruit, interview, and hire team members.
- Performance evaluations, disciplinary action, motivate and train employees.
- Maintain all business aspects within the public and private sectors.
- Reason for leaving: Closed 2012
Private Duty Nurse
Shell Point Nursing Pavilion
01.1994 - 01.1999
- Communicate between patient, Nurses, and Doctors, all issues to medical staff. assist in ADL's.
- Take vital signs, Monitor patient chart.
- Reason for leaving: Opened Business as a food vendor
Certified Nurse Assistant
Shell Point Nursing Pavilion
Fort Myers, FL
01.1987 - 01.1994
- Communicate between patient, Nurses, and Doctors, all issues to medical staff. assist in ADL's.
- Take vital signs, Monitor patient chart.
- Reason for leaving: Opened Business as a food vendor
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent -
Warren Central H.S.
Certified Professional Coder (CPC) - undefined
Medical Coding Academy
Mesquite, TXSkills
- ICD 10 Guidelines
- CPT Coding Guidelines
- Modifiers – CPT and HCPCS
- Coding Law and Ethnics
- Evaluation and Management
- Electronic charting
- Medical Terminology
- Compliance and Regulatory
- Visual field testing
- Optometric equipment operation
- Pre-testing procedures
- Multitasking Abilities
Certification
- AAPC – CPC- A, Certified Medical Coder – Certification 01634499 December 2018
- Specialize data entry, classification, and record - keeping procedures related to medical diagnostic treatment, billing and insurance documentation.
- Adhere to HIPPA / OSHA regulations and to the company privacy standards protects patient confidentiality.
Timeline
Optometric Assistant
EssilorLuxottica Team Vision
12.2025 - Current
Assistant Store Sales Manager
My Eye lab
08.2021 - 07.2023
Temp Service for Montgomery Family Medicine
Job Konnection
07.2020 - 01.2021
Optometric Technician
Eye Glass World
03.2017 - 08.2017
Cashier/Cook
Florida Institute of Technology
05.2015 - 11.2017
Front Line Cook
Wind Creek Casino
11.2012 - 04.2015
General Manager/Owner
Gotcha Hot Dogs
09.2000 - 10.2012
Private Duty Nurse
Shell Point Nursing Pavilion
01.1994 - 01.1999
Certified Nurse Assistant
Shell Point Nursing Pavilion
01.1987 - 01.1994
Certified Professional Coder (CPC) - undefined
Medical Coding Academy
High School Diploma or Equivalent -
Warren Central H.S.