Halla Kerdjoudj
Aurora,Illinois
Summary
Ambition, career-focused job seeker, anxious to obtain an entry-level position to help launch a career while achieving company goals
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Optometric Technician
LensCrafters
Aurora , IL
12.2023 - 07.2024
- Maintain complete and accurate patient records before conducting preliminary testing.
- Communicated with patients to obtain and document medical histories.
- Perform preliminary eye exams, including visual acuity, color vision, and depth perception tests. Utilize the WAM-800 machine to obtain refraction and tonometry
- Maintained a clean work environment by sterilizing instruments after each use.
- Instructed patients on how to properly use contact lenses or eyeglasses.
- Scheduled appointments for patients according to their needs and preferences.
- Answered phone calls from customers inquiring about services offered by the practice.
- Educated patients on contact lens care, insertion, removal, and hygiene practices.
Optometric Technician
Visionworks
Aurora , Illinois
05.2022 - 12.2022
- Performed preliminary eye exams, including visual acuity tests and color vision tests.
- Checked patient records for accuracy and updated them when necessary.
- Scheduled appointments for patients according to their needs and preferences.
- Instructed patients on how to properly use contact lenses or eyeglasses.
- Conducted vision screenings using automated refraction technology.
- Contacted insurance companies to verify coverage information prior to treatment.
- Ensured that all medical equipment was functioning properly before use.
- Greeted customers upon arrival in a professional manner while providing excellent customer service.
- Provided administrative support such as scheduling follow-up visits or sending reminder notices for upcoming appointments.
- Trained new staff on optometric testing procedures and clinic protocols.
- Maintained smooth patient flow throughout facility, promoting efficient overall operations.
- Communicated with patients to obtain and document medical histories.
- Addressed issues noted during preliminary examinations with physician to provide important information and boost appointment success.
Research Assistant
UIC
Chicago , IL
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Influence of ovarian hormones on responses to alcohol and motivation to consume alcohol among women using ethinyl estradiol birth control pill, in comparison to naturally cycling women with IUD
- Hypothesis: Women will exhibit more positive subjective responses to alcohol and consume more alcohol during testing sessions conducted when natural and synthetic progesterone is low (inactive pill weeks for women using BCP, follicular phase for women with IUD) in comparison to sessions conducted when natural and synthetic progesterone is high (active pill weeks for women using BCP, luteal phase for women with IUD).
- Subject recruitment, scheduling, data collection and analysis, lab sessions
- Administered beverages, collected behavioral data (heart rate and bp with monitor, self-reported subjective mood and drug effects using questionnaires, breath alcohol levels using a breathalyzer) and entering data into the databases
- Screening potential study participants using their information entered into online pre-screening questionnaire using RedCap
- Analyzed experimental results and determined whether results fit within standard procedures.
- Set up, calibrated, and maintained laboratory and field research equipment.
Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens
Aurora , Illinois
02.2021 - 05.2021
- Prepared medications for dispensing by counting, pouring, labeling, and verifying doses.
- Performed data entry for patient profiles, billing information and prescription orders into the pharmacy software system.
- Provided customer service to patients by answering questions about medications and health-related topics.
- Verified accuracy of medication labels before they were dispensed to customers.
- Received payment from customers and processed credit card transactions when necessary.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while maintaining professionalism at all times.
- Supported pharmacy operations by answering phone calls and directing queries appropriately.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience
Univeristy of Illinois At Chicago
05-2023
Skills
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- Patient Observation
- Patient Assessment
- Interpretation
- Analytical Thinking
- Team Collaboration
- Time Management
- Written Communication
- Organizational Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Multitasking
- Tutoring
Timeline
Optometric Technician
LensCrafters
12.2023 - 07.2024
Optometric Technician
Visionworks
05.2022 - 12.2022
Research Assistant
UIC
08.2021 - 08.2022
Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens
02.2021 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience
Univeristy of Illinois At Chicago
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