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Julie Killian

Atascadero,CA

Summary

Dynamic, detail-oriented professional with extensive healthcare experience, including role as Dental Hygienist in training for dogs at Howell'n'good Doggie Dentals.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Dental Hygienist for dogs

Howell'n'good Doggie Dentals
Atascadero, California
01.2025 - 08.2025
  • Selected and prepared tools used for procedures by sanitizing and arranging.
  • Positioned patients properly during examination or treatment for comfort and safety.
  • Assisted in the development of individualized treatment plans for patients.
  • Provided post-treatment instructions to patients for optimal recovery and care.

Optometric Technician

Arena Eyecare
Sacramento, California
03.2021 - 10.2024
  • Assisted optometrist with more complex procedures, such as glaucoma testing, VEP, ERG, and retinal imaging.
  • Assisted in minor surgical procedures such as corneal foreign body removal.
  • Assisted with visual field testing, ocular photography, optical coherence tomography and pre-exam data collection.
  • Performed preliminary eye exams, including visual acuity tests and color vision tests.
  • Ordered supplies from vendors, ensuring that the practice had adequate stock at all times.
  • Helped fit contact lenses on customers per doctor's instructions.
  • Managed and maintained patient records, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with healthcare regulations.

Optometric Assistant

BLUE OAKS EYECARE INC
Roseville, CA
09.2017 - 11.2020
  • Managed the office's patient schedule and insurance database
  • Patient pre-testing and exam charting
  • Administered necessary diagnostic scans and tests
  • Experienced with Autorefractors, Tonometry, Visual Field Testing, OCT (Optical coherence tomography) imaging, and Fundus Photography.
  • Head eyewear lab technician and quality control specialist

Third Key Sales Associate

LEMOS FEED & PET SUPPLY
Morro Bay, CA
09.2013 - 03.2016
  • Assisted customers with product selection and inquiries in a retail environment.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly to maintain satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Earned management trust by serving as key holder, responsible for opening and closing store
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve sales goals and improve store performance.
  • Implemented visual merchandising strategies to enhance product displays.

Certified Nursing Assistant

MISSION VIEW HEALTH CENTER
San Luis Obispo, CA
05.2010 - 01.2012
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal care routines.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
  • Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
  • Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient documentation

Education

Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice

CUESTA COLLEGE
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA
01.2014

Skills

  • Professional phone etiquette
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Customer service-oriented
  • Accurate and detailed
  • Works well under pressure
  • Multi-line phone proficiency

Timeline

Dental Hygienist for dogs

Howell'n'good Doggie Dentals
01.2025 - 08.2025

Optometric Technician

Arena Eyecare
03.2021 - 10.2024

Optometric Assistant

BLUE OAKS EYECARE INC
09.2017 - 11.2020

Third Key Sales Associate

LEMOS FEED & PET SUPPLY
09.2013 - 03.2016

Certified Nursing Assistant

MISSION VIEW HEALTH CENTER
05.2010 - 01.2012

Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice

CUESTA COLLEGE