Excellent communication and conflict resolution skills. Organized and dependable. Successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Highly committed to maintain quality of services and products. Dedicated optical supervisor with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Capable working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance sales. Expertise understanding of eyewear, lenses and ophthalmic products. Exceeds service expectations by cultivating meaningful individual relationships and passionately addressing customer concerns. Supervising a positive workplace culture and high achieving teamwork.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Optical Supervisor
Visionworks
01.2021 - Current
Built strong relationships with clients by following up on previous purchases and suggesting new options
Explained prescriptions, optical terminology and products to customers.
Collaborated with store manager to plan staff schedules and determine hiring needs.
Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
Monitored general store systems, inventory databases and operations to quickly identify and resolve issues or concerns.
Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
Instructed patients on proper insertion, removal, and cleaning techniques for contact lenses.
Confirmed quality control standards were met for all eyewear and contact lens material
Managed check-in and check-out procedures, verified patient information, and submitted lens orders.
Maintained safe, clean and organized environment to increase patient comfort.
Verified and updated patient records promptly to guarantee accurate prescription information.
Calibrated seg heights, vertex, and pupillary distance and pantoscopic tilt to customize eyeglass orders and create perfect fit..
Educated clients about how to adapt to, wear, and care for eyeglasses.
Maintained inventory levels and accurate records of contact lenses and eyeglass frames.
Input patient information and exam findings into electronic medical records system to facilitate accurate record-keeping.
Coordinated patient scheduling, monitored patient flow throughout office and properly communicated delays.
Collaborated with optometry staff to reach individual and team goals.
Acquainted patients with procedures and explained purpose of testing to establish consent.
Performed ancillary testing when ordered by optometrist and thoroughly explained procedures to patients.
Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors, and resolving
Worked with floor team and managers to meet wide range of customer needs.
Performed cash, card and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
Upsold additional products and services to customers, increasing revenue.
Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers
Sent emails to communicate order status and informed customers of back-orders or shipping delays.
Resolved conflicts between team members and addressed complaints or grievances.
Reviewed orders for accuracy, errors and omissions to minimize incorrect shipments.
Maintained knowledge of new product offerings and changes for order provisioning processes.
Assigned tasks to team members to complete within designated time frames.
Maintained established levels of goods based on sales forecasts and demand to fulfill orders on time.
Met or exceeded production goals and objectives by following strict procedures.
Answering phone calls
Daily Huddle
Retrieving vision insurance eligibility and authorization, explaining benefits to patients as well as how to maximize your benefits to fit your visual needs
Tendering all sales
Repair and services
Email communication and enforcement of urgent completion of tasks
Correct punches and authorize lunch breaks in Dayforce
Process remakes
Process refunds
Banking transactions
Opening and closing procedures
To be available and accessible to help in any role as needed
Provided leadership, guidance and direction to sales team members, offering assistance with any need at any time.
Maintained up-to-date knowledge of products and services offered to customers.
Assisted sales team members in developing customer relationships, and building customer loyalty.
Coordinated all companies, business executives and site leadership teams by interacting effectively and establishing communication best practices.
Prepared quotes for new products and services and composed budgets.
Recruited and developed Number employees for Type department.
Greeted and welcomed new members, establishing and updating memberships to Company Type programs.
Performed forecasting to identify necessary changes for supply chain business.
Improved productivity of customer service team by leading training initiatives and revamping schedules, reducing overtime Number%.
Engaged prospects and customers through trade shows, seminars and workshops.
Oversaw supply chain and supported tech transfer projects, batch release testing, change management and resolution of customer complaints.
Conducted forecasting to determine possible changes and issues for supply chain business.
Increased operational efficiency by developing improved filing systems for confidential client records and reports.
Performed payroll responsibilities every Number weeks by correcting any variances and scheduling conflicts.
Initiated Type service consultations with customers by questioning to learn customer needs and preferences.
Established vendors by negotiating rates and delivery times, saving $Amount per Timeframe.
Streamlined and monitored quality programs to alleviate overdue compliance activities.
Performed supplier risk evaluations and supported regulatory inspections.
Utilized exemplary negotiation skills to obtain manufacturing service agreements and assure quality standards.
Decreased head-count from Number to Number while driving productivity by Number%.
Conducted supplier risk evaluations and assisted Job Titles with regulatory inspections.
Enhanced Type initiatives while managing effective marketing campaigns.
Consistently trained Number employees through Action and Action to minimize loss and increase sales.
Generated Type and Type reports with Software to monitor quality assurance.
Used Software and Software to generate quotes and proposals for customers.
Negotiated manufacturing service agreements and quality standards.
Enforced HR policies and procedures to continually meet customer expectations and promote store productivity.
Supervised and managed opticians using feedback, constructive conversations, and leading daily activities on sales floor.
Explained prescriptions, optical terminology, and products to customers.
Checked finished eye wear to maintain optical standards, customer requirements, and special requests.
Adjusted frames to fit patient faces by bending and shaping with hands, tools and heat.
Managed check-in and check-out procedures, verified patient information and submitted lens orders.
Educated clients about how to adapt to, wear and care for eyeglasses.
Assisted clients with selecting optimal frames to meet preferences, fit various facial structures and work with specified prescriptions.
Conducted initial patient tests such as pressure evaluations, acuity assessments and autorefraction evaluations.
Monitored general store systems, inventory databases, and operations to quickly identify and resolve issues or concerns.
Recorded measurements, adjusted eye wear, and made changes based on customer feedback.
Boosted team engagement and workplace satisfaction using managerial and motivational skills.
Interacted with customers to help determine or suggest best products to meet eye wear needs and achieve desired look.
Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
Aided patients in selection of flattering eyeglass frames appropriate for prescription and style preferences.
Instructed patients on proper insertion, removal and cleaning techniques for contact lenses.
OPTICIAN
Blink Optical Boutique, LLC, Theatre District
08.2019 - 04.2020
Monitored and verified all appointments scheduled with the Optometrist(s) to keep their schedules running smoothly and efficiently to make the patients visit stress free
Assisted clients with selecting optimal frames to meet preferences, fit various facial structures and work with specified prescriptions
Maintained thorough records of customer information, prepared detailed work payments, processed insurance claims and collected balances
Prepared work orders outlining all specifications for new lenses and frames, including ordering directly from frame manufacturers for size, style, and/or color changes to satisfy customer
Educated patients about how to adapt to, wear and care for eyeglasses
Instructed patients on proper insertion, removal and cleaning techniques for contact lenses
Adjusted and repaired new and previously purchased frames to satisfy customer demand
Set up attractive displays, shared current promotions and offered excellent customer service to increase customer satisfaction
Worked with HOYA, HOMER, and Luxottica Laboratories to order uncut lenses on a daily basis to have them arrive within the week and be cut in house
Also worked with OFFICEMATE Software to schedule appointments, enter demographics, enter spectacle and contact lens work orders, and to balance out patient and
Confirmed quality control standards were met for all eyewear and contact
Contacted patients when eyeglasses or contact lenses arrived in store and assisted with final fitting.
Set up attractive displays, shared current promotions, and offered excellent customer service to increase
Learned new catalog of items to present current options to patients.
Maintained safe, clean and organized environment to increase patient comfort.
Completed field of vision, OCTs and pachymetry evaluations.
Assisted clients with selecting optimal frames to meet preferences, fit various facial structures and work with specified prescriptions.
Filed claims with vision and medical insurance companies to garner payment for optical services.
Instructed patients on proper insertion, removal and cleaning techniques for contact lenses.
Set up attractive displays, shared current promotions and offered excellent customer service to increase satisfaction.
Maintained thorough records of customer information, prepared detailed work payments, processed insurance claims and collected balances from customers.
Managed check-in and check-out procedures, verified patient information and submitted lens orders.
Evaluated completed lenses to check compliance with customer specifications and accuracy against orders.
Prepared work orders outlining all specifications for new lenses and frames.
Applied sales and service expertise to promote contacts, glasses, sunglasses and accessories to office customers.
Aided patients in selection of flattering eyeglass frames appropriate for prescription and style preferences.
Optician Technician
Vision Masters
07.2018 - 07.2019
Managed check-in and check-out procedures, verified patient information and submitted lens orders
Evaluated completed lenses to check compliance with customer specifications and accuracy against orders
Maintained thorough records of customer information, prepared detailed work payments, processed insurance claims and collected balances from customers.
Identified issues during preliminary exam and addressed concerns with optometrist
Helped patients with selecting and ordering glasses or contact lenses to encourage informed decisions.
Acquainted patients with procedures and explained purpose of testing to establish consent.
Worked well with patients, staff, and manufacturer representatives to carry out successful office- and patient-related work
Assisted with insurance questions, eligibility, and prior authorizations of
Operated and maintained lensometers, refraction units, auto-refractors, and visual field analyzers for patient testing.
Coordinated patient scheduling, monitored patient flow throughout office and properly communicated delays.
Cleaned or sterilized ophthalmic or surgical instruments.
Identified issues during preliminary exam and addressed concerns with physician.
Conducted pretest procedures to gather data before exam and make eye appointments more efficient and productive.
Input patient information and exam findings into electronic medical records system to facilitate accurate record-keeping.
Assisted with insurance questions, eligibility and prior authorizations of medications and glasses.
Office Manager/ Optician
The Eye Store, Shoppe, LLC
01.2016 - 07.2018
Scheduled, rescheduled and handled cancelled appointments for patients
Documented patient medical information, case histories and insurance details to facilitate smooth appointments and payment processing
Managed check-in and check-out procedures, verified patient information and submitted lens orders
Completed and filed financial documentation for accounting purposes
Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing
Conducted monthly and quarterly inventory of supplies using facility cost reporting records
Gathered forms, copied insurance cards and verified all vision insurance to collect patient information for billing and insurance filing
Maintained full compliance with HIPAA standards by keeping patient information confidential and properly managed
Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills
Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment
Helped clients try on and select new frames and recommended lens options to meet specific needs
Conducted initial patient tests such as pressure evaluations, acuity assessments and visual field testing
Maintained thorough records of customer information, prepared detailed work payments, processed insurance claims and collected balances from customers
Updated display frames with newest styles
Completed both warranty and non-warranty frame repairs for customers
Educated clients about how to adapt to, wear and care for eyeglasses
Adeptly managed multi-line phone system and pleasantly greeted all patients.
Updated reports, managed accounts, and generated reports for company database.
Managed compliance to keep organization operating within legal and regulatory guidelines.
Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
Developed and maintained successful relationships with vendors, suppliers and contractors.
Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.
Maintained cleanliness and organization of front desk area.
Answered multi-line phone system to respond to inquiries and transfer calls to correct departments and personnel.
Used internal software to process reservations, check-ins and check-outs.
Performed basic daily bookkeeping tasks.
Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions and direct calls to staff.
Scheduled patient appointments in respective doctors' calendars and followed up with reminder phone calls.
Carried out front office duties utilizing data entry skills in framework of medical database.
Organized and maintained patient chart filing system to promote quick data finding for staff.
Greeted visitors and initiated triage processes for clients to streamline patient flow.
Managed office bookkeeping with insurance billing and patient payments.
Clinical Intake Coordinator
Onward Behavioral Health
04.2014 - 10.2016
Interceded between employees during arguments and diffused tense situations.
Implemented project management techniques to overcome obstacles and increase team productivity.
Resolved issues through active listening and open-ended questioning, escalating major problems to manager.
Kept high average of performance evaluations.
Scheduled outpatient mental health care based on patients needs, age, and level of treatment recommended
Consulted with other staff members regarding treatment plans as deemed appropriate by team leader.
Communicated with clients to assess mental health needs and develop individualized treatment plans.
Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.
Performed client intake procedures according to internal standards for new admissions..
Balanced incoming load from high-volume telephonic reporting system with great time management and multitasking abilities.
Oversaw appointment scheduling and itinerary coordination for both clients and personnel.
Achieved high satisfaction rating through proactive one-call resolutions of customer issues.
Met customer call guidelines for service levels, handle time and productivity.
Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions and direct calls to staff.
Received, recorded and addressed incoming and outgoing communication via telephone and email.
Scheduled patient appointments in respective doctors' calendars and followed up with reminder phone calls.
Carried out front office duties utilizing data entry skills in framework of medical database.
Obtained payments from patients and scanned identification and insurance cards.
Patient Services Specialist
PMA Medical Specialists, LLC
05.2002 - 08.2012
Called patient to confirm appointment and prepared paperwork prior to visit to expedite check-in process
Collected forms, insurance card and co-pay to facilitate registration process and prepare patient for appointment
Administered billing functions to maintain profitability and meet compliance, quality and productivity standards
Provided patient with after-visit summary and scheduled next appointment to maintain continuous care and facilitate treatment plan
Investigated, triage and resolved patient issues to encourage positive experience during patient visit
Collected patient co-pay and issued receipt to confirm payment
Reviewed daily care slips for doctors
Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms and helping patients for the Multi Specialty office
Filed and maintained patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations
Collected patient co-pay and issued receipt to confirm payment.
Handled customer service inquiries in person, via telephone and through email.
Balanced deposits and credit card payments each day.
Contacted insurance company to verify patient coverage before visit.
Took copayments and compiled daily financial records.
Entered patient demographic and insurance data into electronic medical record system.
Applied administrative knowledge and courtesy to explain procedures and services to patients
Provided proper paperwork to patients upon check out to follow doctors orders of lab work, radiology testing, or follow up appointments
Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines to protect patient privacy.
Coordinated patient scheduling, check-in, check-out and payments for billing.
Managed multi-line phone system and pleasantly greeted patients.
Helped patients complete necessary medical forms and documentation.
Checked patient insurance, demographic and health history to keep information current.
Transcribed phone messages and relayed to appropriate personnel.
Managed master calendar and scheduled appointments for providers based on optimal patient loads and clinician availability.
Education
High School Diploma - General Studies
Wilson Area High School
Easton, PA
Associate of Arts - Education of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs
Northampton Community College
Bethlehem, PA
Skills
Insurance Knowledge/Verification
Administrative Support
Frame Fitting
Transaction Processing
Prepare Work Orders
Patient Flow
Preliminary Testing
Contact Lens Care
Evaluating Patients
Product Upselling
Electronic Medical Record (EMR) Systems
Flexible and Adaptable
Cultural Awareness
Appointment Scheduling and Confirmation
Order and Refund Processing
Customer Retention Strategies
Escalation Management
Sales and Upselling
Customer Communication and Empathy
Digital Communications
Corporate Communications
Managing Multiple Tasks
Effective Communication Skills
Coaching
Timeline
Optical Supervisor
Visionworks
01.2021 - Current
OPTICIAN
Blink Optical Boutique, LLC, Theatre District
08.2019 - 04.2020
Optician Technician
Vision Masters
07.2018 - 07.2019
Office Manager/ Optician
The Eye Store, Shoppe, LLC
01.2016 - 07.2018
Clinical Intake Coordinator
Onward Behavioral Health
04.2014 - 10.2016
Patient Services Specialist
PMA Medical Specialists, LLC
05.2002 - 08.2012
High School Diploma - General Studies
Wilson Area High School
Associate of Arts - Education of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs