Peggy Fraise
Mt Pleasant
Summary
Detail-oriented Ophthalmic Technician with over 15 years of experience in patient care and administration in the ophthalmology/optometric field. Seeking to leverage extensive medical scheduling and patient management skills to contribute effectively to a team.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Optometric Technician
Clear View Vision Center
Fort Madison
07.2020 - Current
- Take patient medical histories and prepare patients for exams.
- Perform basic eye exams and tests, including dilation and visual acuity screenings.
- Operate specialized equipment like lensometers, autorefractors, tonometers, OCT and visual fields.
- Explain procedures and tests to patients, and answer questions about medications, and eye care.
- Register new patients, schedule appointments, handle insurance forms, and accept payments.
- Use, maintain, and repair ophthalmic equipment.
- Monitor inventory in the exam rooms and laboratory.
Optometric Technician
IEC/AEG
Fort Madison
04.2015 - 07.2020
- Conducted patient medical histories and prepared patients for exams.
- Performed basic eye exams and tests, including dilation and visual acuity screenings.
- Operated specialized equipment, including lensometers, autorefractors, and tonometers.
- Educated patients about procedures and answered questions related to medications and eye care.
- Maintained and repaired ophthalmic equipment and monitored inventory.
Ophthalmic Technician
Great River Health System
West Burlington
04.2012 - 04.2014
- Handled patient scheduling and follow-up appointments.
- Conducted patient medical histories and prepared patients for exams.
- Assisted in patient check-out processes, including payment collection and cash drawer balancing.
Ophthalmic Technician/Receptionist
American Eyecare
Burlington
01.2007 - 03.2012
- Managed front desk operations, including patient check-in/out and payment processing.
- Conducted patient medical histories and prepared patients for exams.
- Gained ParaOptometric Certification while providing patient support.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mediapolis Community School
Mediapolis, IASkills
- Ophthalmology Experience
- Medical Scheduling
- EMR Systems
- Triage
- Insurance Verification
- HIPAA Compliance
- Medical Records Management
- Cash management
Certification
- ParaOptometric Certification, 10/01/22
- HIPAA Certification, 01/01/25
Timeline
Optometric Technician
Clear View Vision Center
07.2020 - Current
Optometric Technician
IEC/AEG
04.2015 - 07.2020
Ophthalmic Technician
Great River Health System
04.2012 - 04.2014
Ophthalmic Technician/Receptionist
American Eyecare
01.2007 - 03.2012
High School Diploma -
Mediapolis Community School