Talese Archie
Lanham
Summary
Dynamic Optometric Technician with extensive experience at Barenbrug Eye Associates, excelling in patient engagement and administrative efficiency. Proven ability in performing advanced diagnostic tests and managing patient records, complemented by strong communication and problem-solving skills. Committed to delivering exceptional customer service and enhancing patient care through meticulous attention to detail.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Optometric/Opthalmic Technician
Barenbrug Eye Associates
Ellicott City
08.2023 - Current
- Perform preliminary testing on patients, such as visual acuity, color vision, depth perception tests, and checking pupillary response.
- Taking and updating patient medical histories, and performing administrative tasks.
- Instruct patients on how to insert, remove, and care for contact lenses and scleral lenses.
- Perform tonometry, auto lensometer, autorefractor, Humphrey visual field, Optovue OCT, keratograph, Optos, Pachmate 2 pachymeter, A-scan, IPL (intense pulsed light), and Tearcare.
- Dry Evaluation: Lipiscan, TearLab, and Inflammadry.
- Cleaning and preparing exam rooms, machines, and instruments, and monitoring inventory.
Optometric Technician/Front Desk Receptionist
ForEyes Optical
Greenbelt
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Interpretation of prescriptions written by an optometrist.
- Verify insurance eligibility to ensure proper care.
- Manage prescriptions.
- Prepare patients for examination by gathering their medical history.
- Demonstrate and provide a level overview of the process, and administer tonometry, autorefractor, and visual field.
- Manage patient records.
- Monitor inventory within the laboratory and exam rooms.
- Provide customer service by guiding patients on eye care.
- Schedule eye exam appointments, and answer telephones.
- Answer telephones.
Optometric Assistant/Front Desk Receptionist
Dr. Benjamin Hartz, OD
Greenbelt
07.2020 - 08.2022
- Interpretation of prescriptions written by an optometrist.
- Verify insurance eligibility to ensure proper care.
- Manage prescriptions.
- Prepare patients for examination by gathering their medical history.
- Manage patient records.
- Provide customer service by guiding patients on eye care.
- Schedule eye exam appointments
- Answer telephones
Education
Associate of Arts - Design And Visual Communications
Prince George's Community College
Largo Md12-2025
High School Diploma -
Eleanor Roosevelt High School
Greenbelt, MD05-2020
Skills
- Customer service
- Data entry
- Time management
- Communication skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Computer skills
- Patient Engagement
- Data entry
- Supervision
- Problem-solving
- Clerical support
- Teamwork skills
- Critical thinking
- Creative thinking
U.S. Career Institute
- Central service technician(CRCST)certification In progress
Timeline
Optometric/Opthalmic Technician
Barenbrug Eye Associates
08.2023 - Current
Optometric Technician/Front Desk Receptionist
ForEyes Optical
08.2022 - 08.2023
Optometric Assistant/Front Desk Receptionist
Dr. Benjamin Hartz, OD
07.2020 - 08.2022
Associate of Arts - Design And Visual Communications
Prince George's Community College
High School Diploma -
Eleanor Roosevelt High School
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