DENNIS QUACH
Brooklyn Park,MN
Summary
Dedicated second-year optometry student at Midwestern University with over five years of hands-on experience in patient care and optometry-related clinical skills. Demonstrates a strong passion for learning and excelling in diverse tasks, ensuring high-quality support in both routine and emergency situations. Core competencies include effective patient communication, organization, and adaptability within clinical environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Ophthalmic Assistant
Minnesota Retina Associates
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Assisted with patient assessments and vision testing using optical equipment.
- Collaborated with ophthalmologists to develop tailored treatment plans for patients.
- Prepared and assisted ocular injections
- Increased patient comprehension of treatment plans by effectively explaining procedures and addressing concerns.
Ophthalmic Technician
Minnesota Eye Consultants
02.2023 - 12.2023
- Performed a wide range of diagnostic tests such as OCT, visual fields, and fundus photography.
- Conducted comprehensive patient histories, including visual acuity, lensometry, and keratometry measurements.
- Educated patients on eye health, including disease prevention and the importance of regular eye exams.
Optometric Technician
D&S Vision Care
01.2021 - 12.2022
- Supported optometrist with vision screenings and exams by prepping rooms with medical instruments.
- Assisted with visual field testing, ocular photography, optical coherence tomography and pre-exam data collection.
- Assisted patients with personal care, ambulation and general patient care needs.
- Examined eyes with instruments and pharmaceutical agents to determine visual acuity.
Team Lead
Chick-fil-A
01.2020 - 11.2020
- Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
- Fostered positive employee relationships through communication, training and development coaching.
- Organized and prioritized incoming work orders and optimized team workflows and resources to handle dynamic demands.
- Maintained inventory through daily ordering, organizing, and putting away truck orders.
Education
O.D. - Doctorate of Optometry
Midwestern University
Illinois05-2028
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Bemidji State University
Bemidji, MN12.2022
Associate of Arts - Biology
North Hennepin Community College
Minneapolis, MN12.2022
High School Diploma -
Champlin Park High School
Champlin, MN06.2020
Skills
- Dependable and reliable
- Ophthalmic terminology
- Conflict resolution
- Quantitative skills
- Interpersonal Communication
- Bilingual (Vietnamese/English)
- Microsoft proficiency
- Patient care
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
Accomplishments
Undergrad GPA 3.7/3.8; cum laude
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Vietnamese
Professional
Timeline
Ophthalmic Assistant
Minnesota Retina Associates
06.2025 - 08.2025
Ophthalmic Technician
Minnesota Eye Consultants
02.2023 - 12.2023
Optometric Technician
D&S Vision Care
01.2021 - 12.2022
Team Lead
Chick-fil-A
01.2020 - 11.2020
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Bemidji State University
Associate of Arts - Biology
North Hennepin Community College
High School Diploma -
Champlin Park High School
O.D. - Doctorate of Optometry
Midwestern University