Nathan Walls
Batesville,MS
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.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Optometrist Assistant
2020 EyeCare Of Grenada
04.2020 - Current
- Managed administrative duties with phone reception, appointment scheduling and payment processing.
- Coordinated patient scheduling, monitored patient flow throughout office and properly communicated delays.
- Filled and dispensed eyeglass prescriptions, fitting frames, lenses and contact lenses for comfort and convenience.
- Operated and maintained lensometers, refraction units, auto-refractors, and visual field analyzers for patient testing.
- Instructed patients on contact lens insertion and removal and lens care guidelines.
- Maintained inventory levels and accurate records of contact lenses and eyeglass frames.
- Helped patients with selecting and ordering glasses or contact lenses to encourage informed decisions.
- Assisted with insurance questions, eligibility, and prior authorizations of medications and glasses.
- Conducted pretest procedures to gather data before exam and make eye appointments more efficient and productive.
- Acquainted patients with procedures and explained purpose of testing to establish consent.
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
Education
Bachelor of Multi-Disciplinary Studies B.M.D.S. - Medical Microbiology And Bacteriology
University of Mississippi
University05.2024
Skills
- Scribing
- Insurance Processing
- Treatment Plan Development
- Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
- Coordinating Drug Refills
- Managing Prescription Refills
- Report Preparation
- Clinical Support
Timeline
Optometrist Assistant
2020 EyeCare Of Grenada
04.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Multi-Disciplinary Studies B.M.D.S. - Medical Microbiology And Bacteriology
University of Mississippi
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