Valeria Figueroa
La Porte,TX
Summary
Detail-oriented optician technician with hands-on experience supporting patients in clinical and retail eye care settings. Skilled in customer service, data entry, insurance verification, and inventory management. Trusted for organizing records, coordinating appointments, and resolving patient needs with professionalism.
Overview
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Language
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Contact Lens Technician
Pasadena Eye Associates
pasadena, TX
02.2026 - Current
- Guided patients in selecting and purchasing contact lenses tailored to their prescriptions and vision care needs, enhancing satisfaction.
- Assisted patients with lens insertion, removal, and daily care instructions
- Responded to patient inquiries regarding lens comfort, wear, and maintenance to ensure optimal user experience.
- Cleaned and disinfected contact lenses, cases, and dispensing tools
- Prepared trial lens orders and organized lens inventory for clinic use
- Scheduled follow-up appointments and coordinated patient records with staff
- Completed insurance claims and billing paperwork accurately to streamline administrative processes.
- Received incoming shipments of contact lenses, stored them properly, and recorded inventory levels.
Optician
Seabrook Eye Center
Seabrook, TX
07.2025 - 02.2026
- Fit patients with frames and lenses at Seabrook Eye Center optical department.
- Measured pupillary distance and verified prescription accuracy for eyewear orders.
- Educated patients on lens options, coatings, and frame care.
- Adjusted and repaired frames for comfort and proper alignment.
- Processed eyewear orders and coordinated with labs for lens fabrication.
- Managed optical inventory and restocked frame displays at Seabrook Eye Center.
- Assisted patients with insurance benefits and vision plan questions.
- Scheduled appointments, verified insurance coverage, maintained accurate patient records and assisted with preliminary testing.
- Performed basic vision screenings to determine patient's prescription needs.
Optician Technician
Memorial Eye Center
Pearland, Texas
10.2022 - 06.2025
- Sold and recommended eyewear products, merchandise and services in retail and clinical settings in order to drive company revenue and meet customer needs.
- Scheduled appointments, verified insurance coverage, maintained accurate patient records and assisted with preliminary testing.
- Telephoned appointment-holders on day before to confirm times, contacted no-shows, obtained insurance pre-authorization and notified patients upon eyewear availability.
- Supported optometrist with vision screenings and exams by prepping rooms with medical instruments.
- Conducted visual field tests using automated perimeters.
Retail Sales Associate
Bealls Outlet
Deer Park, TX
03.2022 - 09.2022
- Assisted customers on Bealls Outlet sales floor with product selection, enhancing their shopping experience.
- Processed customer payments promptly while delivering friendly, attentive service.
- Processed purchases and returns through point-of-sale system.
- Stocked merchandise and organized racks, shelves, and displays to maintain a visually appealing store environment.
Education
High School Diploma -
La Porte High School
La Porte05-2022
Some College (No Degree) - Pre-Nursing
San Jacinto Community College
Pasadena, TX10-2026
Skills
- Client relations
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Sales & Product Recommendations
- Insurance Verification
- Detail orientation
- Patient Record Management
- Confidential Information Handling
- Conflict resolution
- Time management
- Multitasking & Prioritization
- Team collaboration
- Software adaptability
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Contact Lens Technician
Pasadena Eye Associates
02.2026 - Current
Optician
Seabrook Eye Center
07.2025 - 02.2026
Optician Technician
Memorial Eye Center
10.2022 - 06.2025
Retail Sales Associate
Bealls Outlet
03.2022 - 09.2022
High School Diploma -
La Porte High School
Some College (No Degree) - Pre-Nursing
San Jacinto Community College