Highly personable Optometrist Assistant experienced in assisting doctors during, exams, helping patients choose frames and repairing eyeglasses. In pursuit of becoming an Optometrist to provide outstanding corrective treatments of diseases of the human eye and visual systems.
Skills & Affiliations
Exceptional communication skills
Strong client relations
Proficient in cash management
Strategic sales knowledge
Medical terminology knowledge
Member of the Kappa Delta Sorority
Member of the Pre-Optometry Club
Member of the USF Love Your Melon Campus Crew Ambassadors
Dean's List Recipient
Work History
Optometrist Assistant, 01/2013
to 05/2015 Custom Eyes Vision Center – Miami,
FL
Fitted and adjusted eyeglasses and contact lenses.
Meticulously cleaned and sterilized ophthalmic and surgical instruments.
Assisted Doctor with patient reminder cards and patient consultation.
Recommended lenses, lens coatings and frames to suit client needs.
Contributed over 200 hours of observation.
Shadowing, 01/2015
to 01/2015 Walmart Vision Center – Tampa,
FL
Observed Doctors managed patients' primary eye care health with professionalism and skill.
Observed Doctors diagnosed various eye diseases and abnormalities, including color blindness and astigmatism.
Research Assistant, 01/2014
to 05/2015 Department of Legal Psychology at Florida International University – Miami,
FL
Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
Recorded client information on special flow sheets, accurately indicating suicidal precautions, sleep flow and restraints.
Trained in substance abuse, co-occurring disorders, and the effect of employment and housing issues on mental health.
Community Assistant, 05/2016
to Current The Province – Tampa,
FL
Managed wide variety of customer service and administrative tasks to resolve customer issues quickly and efficiently
Achieved sales goals and service performance of $740,000 through new customer sales.
Ensured superior customer experience by addressing customer concerns, demonstrating empathy and resolving problems on the spot.
Education
Bachelor of Science: Health Sciences,
Current University of South Florida - Tampa,
FL
3.5 GPA
Coursework includes Speech and Communication, Natural Sciences, Life Sciences and Psychology.
