Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
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NAOMI COOLEY

Dallas,TX

Summary

Highly experienced, dedicated and passionate Eyecare professional and trainer. Almost 20 years of work experience in a variety of specialties including Practice acquisitions, Optometry and Ophthalmology.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Surgery Scheduler

Eye Consultants Of Texas/Lonestar Ambulatory
2023.01 - 2023.11
  • Schedule and counsel patient's for Cataract surgery based on recommended Lens (IOL) options from Doctor's evaluation.
  • Coordinate post op care with co-managing doctors.
  • Reviewed pre and post instructions with patients.
  • Thorough chart review and preparation, identifying all relevant medical, ocular history and diagnostic testing prior to calculations and lens picking.
  • Managed surgery schedule spreadsheet, distributing final copies to surgeon and ambulatory surgery center.
  • Attended weekly Lens Picking meeting with surgeon and other department heads to discuss upcoming cases and lens selections.
  • Attended surgery morning briefings updating surgeon of any specific patient needs.
  • Monitored inventory of surgery kits, ordering as needed.

Integrations Specialist

MyEyeDr.
2020.02 - 2022.09
  • Responsible for Integrating newly partnered offices onboarding into MyEyeDr Culture and Brand, through orientation, systems training, conversions and providing onsite live support when resuming patient care
  • Assist IT (remotely) with any new software and hardware as needed while on site
  • Support under-performing offices and ensure expectations are meet, KPIs & Sales goals.

Eyewear Consultant

MyEyeDr.
2015.04 - 2020.02
  • 5 years of patient facing optical experience in relation to sales, frame styling and lens recommendations based on visual needs, insurance and budget
  • Strong knowledge of vision insurance plans and most medical in relation to eye care services
  • Advanced knowledge and experience of Optics: lenses, ANSI standards and partnering with contracted Labs accordingly.

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant

Groat Eye Care
2014.08 - 2015.02
  • 10 years clinical ophthalmology as a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
  • Experienced in General, Cataracts, Glaucoma and Lasik through manual refractions, slit lamp, scribing and diagnostic testing.

Certified Opthalmic Assistant

Piedmont Retina Specialists
2014.01 - 2014.07
  • 10 years clinical ophthalmology as a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
  • Experienced in General, Cataracts, Glaucoma and Lasik through manual refractions, slit lamp, scribing and diagnostic testing.

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant

NC Retina & Associates, PA
2013.10 - 2013.12
  • 10 years clinical ophthalmology as a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
  • Experienced in General, Cataracts, Glaucoma and Lasik through manual refractions, slit lamp, scribing and diagnostic testing.

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant

Raleigh Eye Center
2005.04 - 2013.10
  • 10 years clinical ophthalmology as a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
  • Experienced in General, Cataracts, Glaucoma and Lasik through manual refractions, slit lamp, scribing and diagnostic testing.

Education

Certificate (Undergraduate) - Health Information Systems

University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ
06.2024

Skills

  • Experienced working in a fast-paced, high volume, critical thinking and collaborative environment.
  • Proven ability to create genuine relationships with offices by leading with emotional intelligence, ensuring long term success and creating One Team mentality.
  • Responsible for Integrating newly partnered offices onboarding into MyEyeDr. Culture and Brand, through orientation, systems training, conversions and providing onsite live support when resuming patient care
  • Assist IT (remotely) with any new software and hardware as needed while on site.
  • Support under-performing offices and ensure they meet expectations, KPIs & Sales goals
  • 7+ years of training office associates with current systems, processes and procedures.
  • Experience with multiple EPM/EHR & Middleware software applications: Nextech/MDI EHR, Advanced MD EPM, Acuity Logic, Eyefinity EHR, Office Mate, Crystal, CLX/OOGP, MyLink, NexGen.
  • 5 years of patient facing optical experience in relation to sales, frame styling and lens recommendations based on visual needs, insurance and budget.
  • Strong knowledge of vision insurance plans and most medical in relation to eye care services.
  • Advanced knowledge and experience of Optics: lenses, ANSI standards and partnering with contracted Labs accordingly.
  • 10 years clinical ophthalmology as a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant. Experienced in General, Cataracts, Glaucoma and Lasik through manual refractions, slit lamp, scribing and diagnostic testing.

Certification

  • MyEyeDr: Completion of Emerging Leaders Program, Dec 2018.
  • JCAHPO: Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) Certification: June 2007. Recertification: June 2010 & June 2013 through Allergan Access/BSM Consulting and NCOPS. Allegretto Wavelength Laser Certification September 2011.

Timeline

Surgery Scheduler

Eye Consultants Of Texas/Lonestar Ambulatory
2023.01 - 2023.11

Integrations Specialist

MyEyeDr.
2020.02 - 2022.09

Eyewear Consultant

MyEyeDr.
2015.04 - 2020.02

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant

Groat Eye Care
2014.08 - 2015.02

Certified Opthalmic Assistant

Piedmont Retina Specialists
2014.01 - 2014.07

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant

NC Retina & Associates, PA
2013.10 - 2013.12

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant

Raleigh Eye Center
2005.04 - 2013.10

Certificate (Undergraduate) - Health Information Systems

University of Phoenix
  • MyEyeDr: Completion of Emerging Leaders Program, Dec 2018.
  • JCAHPO: Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) Certification: June 2007. Recertification: June 2010 & June 2013 through Allergan Access/BSM Consulting and NCOPS. Allegretto Wavelength Laser Certification September 2011.
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