Jessica Perez
Denver,NC
Summary
Highly motivated and detail oriented, seeking to advance my transferable skills in communication and customer service. Able to learn new tasks, work proficiently with my team and build a positive patient bond. Looking to transition into a career in Dental Assisting and to advance my skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Optometric Assistant
Lakeside Eye Associates
Huntersville, NC
09.2015 - 04.2023
- Scheduled appointments for patients according to their needs and preferences..
- Led patients to exam rooms, collected medical histories and asked questions regarding health and current medications to provide physicians with optimal initial data.
- Administered diagnostic tests such as ophthalmoscopy, tonometry, and pachymetry.
- Conducted vision screenings using automated refraction technology.
- Sent patient prescriptions to pharmacies and scheduled future appointments.
- Ordered supplies from vendors, ensuring that the practice had adequate stock at all times.
- Helped fit contact lenses on customers per doctor's instructions.
Optometric Assistant
Advanced Family Eye Care
Denver, NC
03.2011 - 05.2015
- Reviewed patient charts prior to examinations to ensure accuracy of information.
- Assisted optometrists in examining patients, including providing preliminary patient screenings and taking patient medical histories.
- Communicated effectively with optometrists regarding patient needs or concerns.
- Examined eyes with instruments and pharmaceutical agents to determine visual acuity.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Dental Assisting
NC Dental University
Charlotte, NC12-2023
High School Diploma -
East Lincoln High School
Denver, NC05-2003
Some College (No Degree) - Teacher Education
Gaston College
Dallas, NCSkills
- Patient Assessments
- Procedure Assistance
- Patient Scheduling
- Examination Preparation
Certification
- Program Completion: Dental Assistant
- Certification of Completion Intraoral Radiography for the Dental Auxiliary
- Certified Operator for the NOMAD Pro-2 X-Ray System
Timeline
Optometric Assistant
Lakeside Eye Associates
09.2015 - 04.2023
Optometric Assistant
Advanced Family Eye Care
03.2011 - 05.2015
Some College (No Degree) - Dental Assisting
NC Dental University
High School Diploma -
East Lincoln High School
Some College (No Degree) - Teacher Education
Gaston College
- Program Completion: Dental Assistant
- Certification of Completion Intraoral Radiography for the Dental Auxiliary
- Certified Operator for the NOMAD Pro-2 X-Ray System
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