
Dynamic Certified Paraoptometric Assistant with extensive experience at Family Vision Center, skilled in glaucoma screening and ophthalmic imaging. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through effective communication and precise optical dispensing. Committed to maintaining HIPAA compliance while delivering exceptional care in fast-paced environments.
Fit & style patients with glasses/contacts.
Pre-test screening/medical history work-up.
Special testing, including OCT's, Visual Fields, Glaucoma Work-ups, etc.
Assist optometrist with foreign body removals.
Perform eye wash (emergent).
Do Contact Lens fittings on new contact lens wearers.
File insurance claims for glasses/contacts/exams.
Secretarial work/Schedule appointments/phone etiquette.
Cut & edge lenses to fit frames.
Work up patients/full medical history/screening/Visual Field Accuity/Pupil Reflex/Dilation/blood pressure.
Assist in In-Office procedures (Chalazion Excision/Blepharoplasty,etc).
Perform fundus photos & visual fields.
Perform Pre-ops/consents for surgeries.
Assist in post-ops after surgeries.
Autoclave/sterilize surgical equipment.
Assist optometrist with all pre-screenings, including auto-refractor, visual fields, color blindness, etc.)
Take proper measurements for single vision, bifocal, trifocals & progressive lenses.
Help style patients with frames, depending on their work & hobbies.
Dispense & adjust frames to patients when picking up glasses.
Do contact lens fitting on new contact lens wearers.
Phone etiquette/schedule appointment.