Terah Turner
Charleston
Summary
Optometric Technician with 12 years of clinical experience, skilled in leadership and management, seeks long-term employment to contribute as a valuable asset to a growing team. Demonstrated expertise in providing exceptional patient care, conducting comprehensive eye exams, and assisting with diagnostic procedures. Proven ability to efficiently manage administrative tasks, maintain accurate records, and collaborate effectively with optometrists and other healthcare professionals. Committed to delivering outstanding service and fostering positive patient experiences while staying abreast of industry advancements.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Optical Lab Technician
Angel Oak Eye Care
07.2024 - Current
- Ensured accurate order fulfillment with meticulous attention to detail throughout the lens creation process, from inputting prescriptions to final inspections.
- Increased operational efficiency by cross-training in multiple roles, providing flexibility within the team during peak periods or staff absences.
- Exceeded company benchmarks for product quality and consistency through rigorous adherence to established manufacturing standards.
- Maintained high customer satisfaction with timely delivery of accurately produced prescription lenses.
- Improved lens production quality by implementing advanced inspection techniques and maintaining clean work environments.
Optometric Technician
MyEyeDoctor
04.2014 - 07.2024
- Updated patient demographics, medications and health history
- Performed pre-examinations of ocular health, refractive measurements, OCT, IOP, Visual fields, retinal photography
- Keeping exam lines organized and sanitized
- Taught contact lens removal and insertion for first time patients
- Dispensed and ordered eyeglasses, lenses and contacts
- Performing adjustments and repairs to eyeglasses, helping patients with frame choices and fitting of eyeglasses
- Communicating with labs for glasses orders, troubleshooting, and restyling
- Answering incoming calls, scheduling appointments and getting charts ready for next day’s appointment
Lab Technician and Optician Assistant
Looking Glass Eye Center
02.2008 - 04.2014
- Processing prescriptions
- Measuring customers’ eyes and faces, such as the distance between their pupils
- Helping people choose frames and lens treatments, such as eyewear for occupational use or sports, tints, or antireflective coatings, based on their vision needs and style preferences
- Creating work orders for ophthalmic lab technicians
- Adjusting the eyewear to ensure a proper fit
- Utilizing special tools to repair or replace broken frames
- Educating customers about eyewear—for example, showing them how to care for their contact lenses
- Performing business tasks, such as maintaining sales records, keeping track of customers’ prescriptions, and ordering and maintaining inventory in the optical store
Education
Associate’s - Early Childhood Education
Blue Ridge Community College
Flat Rock, NC01.2000
Diploma - undefined
East Henderson Highschool
01.1997
Skills
- Optical measurements
- Optical dispensing
- Lab safety procedures
- Quality control inspection
- Adaptive learning
- Frame adjustments
- Hand-eye coordination
Timeline
Optical Lab Technician
Angel Oak Eye Care
07.2024 - Current
Optometric Technician
MyEyeDoctor
04.2014 - 07.2024
Lab Technician and Optician Assistant
Looking Glass Eye Center
02.2008 - 04.2014
Associate’s - Early Childhood Education
Blue Ridge Community College
Diploma - undefined
East Henderson Highschool
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