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Jamie Strouse

Jones Creek,TX

Summary

Experienced Optometric Tech with background preparing patient for appointment with optometrist to foster outstanding examination experience. Liaises with intake staff to welcome patients and promote smooth patient transitional flow from reception to exam. Thrives on helping others and participating in patient care to create pleasant and memorable optometry visits. Outgoing and friendly Optometric Tech experienced with various optometry equipment and reading patient charts to determine patient testing. Assists with frame styling and selling glasses and contact lenses to achieve revenue goals. Responsible Optometric Technician provides relationship-based eye care and outstanding customer service. Performs patient work ups, ancillary testing and orders and dispenses contact lenses to support optometrist and promote operational efficiency. Establishes priorities, works independently and proceeds with objectives without supervision. Optometric Technician with 2 years of experience delivering high level of customer service and patient centered care. Assumes active role in patient visits by taking patient vitals and documenting medical history. Assists optometrist with additional testing and contact lenses sales and ordering to support vision needs for patients of all ages. Safety-minded Optician Technician delivering exceptional care and respect to all patients. utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Optician Technician

Eye Center Of Jasper
04.2021 - Current
  • Conducted all glaucoma and macular degeneration testing on the visual field and OCT machine.
  • I Odense the front of charts.
  • Knowledge on Optos imagining machine and Icare for pressure.
  • Scribe for the doctor and help on the back end of the charts with refraction and diagnosis,
  • Medical and coding for insurance propose
  • Collaborated with optometrists to provide optimal patient care and accurately address any vision concerns.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, ensuring patients received the most advanced lens technologies available
  • Consistently met sales goals through persuasive communication skills and in-depth product knowledge demonstrations.
  • Safeguarded patient privacy by diligently adhering to HIPAA regulations when handling sensitive information.
  • Operated and maintained lensometers, refraction units, auto-refractors, and visual field analyzers for patient testing.
  • 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.
  • Acquainted patients with procedures and explained purpose of testing to establish consent.
  • Prepared and administered medications to patients as prescribed by optometrist.
  • Coordinated patient scheduling, monitored patient flow throughout office and properly communicated delays.
  • Performed ancillary testing when ordered by optometrist and thoroughly explained procedures to patients.
  • Gathered patient histories, took measurements and completed diagnostic tests as part of detailed ophthalmic evaluations.
  • Promoted positive and smooth patient flow throughout facility, encouraging more efficient operations and boosting patient satisfaction.
  • Cleaned or sterilized ophthalmic or surgical instruments.
  • Serviced, repaired and maintained ophthalmic equipment to keep instruments and tools in good condition.
  • Identified issues during preliminary exam and addressed concerns with physician.
  • Helped prepare specimens and slides for laboratory analysis, facilitating fast diagnoses and treatment.

Wait Staff Member

Tia Juanita's
05.2017 - 04.2020
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing attentive service and efficiently addressing concerns.
  • Boosted restaurant reputation with exceptional attention to detail, prompt service, and a friendly demeanor.
  • Contributed to increased sales by upselling menu items and suggesting daily specials to guests.
  • Streamlined dining experience for patrons through consistent communication with kitchen staff regarding order updates and special requests.
  • Maintained cleanliness in dining area, contributing to a pleasant atmosphere for customers.
  • Accurately managed cash transactions while handling high-volume shifts, ensuring balanced registers at the end of each shift.

Education

High School Diploma -

Brookeland Independent School
Brookeland, TX
05.2006

Skills

  • Eyewear Trends
  • Visual Acuity Testing
  • Pupillary Distance Measurement
  • Problem Solving
  • Customer Service
  • Optical Equipment Maintenance
  • Optical Terminology
  • Patient Testing

Timeline

Optician Technician

Eye Center Of Jasper
04.2021 - Current

Wait Staff Member

Tia Juanita's
05.2017 - 04.2020

High School Diploma -

Brookeland Independent School
Jamie Strouse