James “Chris” Watkins
Georgetown, De 19947 James “Chris” Watkins
Georgetown, De 19947
ada23x@r.postjobfree.com
Objective: To obtain employment in an Optical setting where I can use my previous experience working in a Optical setting and to assist patients by providing efficient, comprehensive and continuous eye care.
Applying for the position of Dispensing Optician.
Work History:
Betts and Biddle Eye Care-Optician/Optometric Technician 2/2018-present
Duties include: Helping with frame selection, interviewing patients on lifestyles and advising patients on best materials for their prescription, troubleshooting problem lenses, adjusting and repairing frames using appropriate tools,making POS sales, interpreting various insurances, maintaining frame and product inventory, conducting pre exam work ups to include interviewing patients on medical history, performing Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), Visual field testing and pachemetry testing. Familiarity with corneal topography and insertion and removal of contact lenses classes, pre-scheduling and scheduling for consult appointments, faxing correspondence to other physicians offices.
Halpern Eye Care/My Eye Dr. -Optician 7/2014-2/2018
Duties included: helping with frame selection, advising patients on best options for optimal vision based on their Dr’s vision prescription, adjusting and repairing frames using appropriate tools, performing POS sales for goods and services, maintaining inventory for goods and services, interpreting multiple insurances, pre authorization of multiple insurances, scheduling appointments and various light clerical duties.
Sussex Eye Center-Optician 8/2012-7/2014
Duties included: helping with frame selection, advising patients on best options for optimal vision based on their Dr’s vision prescription, adjusting and repairing frames using appropriate tools, performing POS sales for goods and services, maintains inventory for goods and services, interpreting insurance benefits and obtaining pre authorization of multiple insurances.
Casino at Ocean Downs-Player’s Club Supervisor 12/2010-8/2012
Duties included: Signing up new players, monitoring and maintaining players accounts, training of new players club representatives, scheduling, customer service, implementing various marketing plans and contests, maintaining inventory of promotional items. Performing employee performance evaluations, counseling employees on performance measures.
Training Courses:
• Effective Management and Leadership Skills
• Human Side of Management
• Interpersonal Communications
• Conflict Resolution
• Put It In Writing
Summary of Qualifications:
• 9+years experience working in an Medical Office/Optical setting
• Experienced in performing OCT, Visual fields and Fundus photos
• Experienced with frame repairs and adjustments using proper tools
• Experienced in troubleshooting lenses
• Experienced in HIPPA laws and regulations
• Experienced in multiple insurance coverages
• Scheduling experience in a fast paced environment
• Writing and Implementing Policy and Procedures
• Conducting Employee Performance Evaluations
• Conducting Interviews
• Organized, Detail Oriented, and Customer Service Driven
Other:
United Stated Army-Medic 12/1988-3/1992
National Guard Reserves 3/1992-8/1996
State of Delaware DDDS volunteer 8/16- present
James “Chris” Watkins
18 Gadwall Drive
Georgetown, De 19947
ada23x@r.postjobfree.com
Objective: To obtain employment in an Optical setting where I can use my previous experience working in a Optical setting and to assist patients by providing efficient, comprehensive and continuous eye care.
Applying for the position of Dispensing Optician.
Work History:
Betts and Biddle Eye Care-Optician/Optometric Technician 2/2018-present
Duties include: Helping with frame selection, interviewing patients on lifestyles and advising patients on best materials for their prescription, troubleshooting problem lenses, adjusting and repairing frames using appropriate tools,making POS sales, interpreting various insurances, maintaining frame and product inventory, conducting pre exam work ups to include interviewing patients on medical history, performing Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), Visual field testing and pachemetry testing. Familiarity with corneal topography and insertion and removal of contact lenses classes, pre-scheduling and scheduling for consult appointments, faxing correspondence to other physicians offices.
Halpern Eye Care/My Eye Dr. -Optician 7/2014-2/2018
Duties included: helping with frame selection, advising patients on best options for optimal vision based on their Dr’s vision prescription, adjusting and repairing frames using appropriate tools, performing POS sales for goods and services, maintaining inventory for goods and services, interpreting multiple insurances, pre authorization of multiple insurances, scheduling appointments and various light clerical duties.
Sussex Eye Center-Optician 8/2012-7/2014
Duties included: helping with frame selection, advising patients on best options for optimal vision based on their Dr’s vision prescription, adjusting and repairing frames using appropriate tools, performing POS sales for goods and services, maintains inventory for goods and services, interpreting insurance benefits and obtaining pre authorization of multiple insurances.
Casino at Ocean Downs-Player’s Club Supervisor 12/2010-8/2012
Duties included: Signing up new players, monitoring and maintaining players accounts, training of new players club representatives, scheduling, customer service, implementing various marketing plans and contests, maintaining inventory of promotional items. Performing employee performance evaluations, counseling employees on performance measures.
Training Courses:
• Effective Management and Leadership Skills
• Human Side of Management
• Interpersonal Communications
• Conflict Resolution
• Put It In Writing
Summary of Qualifications:
• 9+years experience working in an Medical Office/Optical setting
• Experienced in performing OCT, Visual fields and Fundus photos
• Experienced with frame repairs and adjustments using proper tools
• Experienced in troubleshooting lenses
• Experienced in HIPPA laws and regulations
• Experienced in multiple insurance coverages
• Scheduling experience in a fast paced environment
• Writing and Implementing Policy and Procedures
• Conducting Employee Performance Evaluations
• Conducting Interviews
• Organized, Detail Oriented, and Customer Service Driven
Other:
United Stated Army-Medic 12/1988-3/1992
National Guard Reserves 3/1992-8/1996
State of Delaware DDDS volunteer 8/16- present
ada23x@r.postjobfree.com
Objective: To obtain employment in an Optical setting where I can use my previous experience working in a Optical setting and to assist patients by providing efficient, comprehensive and continuous eye care.
Applying for the position of Dispensing Optician.
Work History:
Betts and Biddle Eye Care-Optician/Optometric Technician 2/2018-present
Duties include: Helping with frame selection, interviewing patients on lifestyles and advising patients on best materials for their prescription, troubleshooting problem lenses, adjusting and repairing frames using appropriate tools,making POS sales, interpreting various insurances, maintaining frame and product inventory, conducting pre exam work ups to include interviewing patients on medical history, performing Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), Visual field testing and pachemetry testing. Familiarity with corneal topography and insertion and removal of contact lenses classes, pre-scheduling and scheduling for consult appointments, faxing correspondence to other physicians offices.
Halpern Eye Care/My Eye Dr. -Optician 7/2014-2/2018
Duties included: helping with frame selection, advising patients on best options for optimal vision based on their Dr’s vision prescription, adjusting and repairing frames using appropriate tools, performing POS sales for goods and services, maintaining inventory for goods and services, interpreting multiple insurances, pre authorization of multiple insurances, scheduling appointments and various light clerical duties.
Sussex Eye Center-Optician 8/2012-7/2014
Duties included: helping with frame selection, advising patients on best options for optimal vision based on their Dr’s vision prescription, adjusting and repairing frames using appropriate tools, performing POS sales for goods and services, maintains inventory for goods and services, interpreting insurance benefits and obtaining pre authorization of multiple insurances.
Casino at Ocean Downs-Player’s Club Supervisor 12/2010-8/2012
Duties included: Signing up new players, monitoring and maintaining players accounts, training of new players club representatives, scheduling, customer service, implementing various marketing plans and contests, maintaining inventory of promotional items. Performing employee performance evaluations, counseling employees on performance measures.
Training Courses:
• Effective Management and Leadership Skills
• Human Side of Management
• Interpersonal Communications
• Conflict Resolution
• Put It In Writing
Summary of Qualifications:
• 9+years experience working in an Medical Office/Optical setting
• Experienced in performing OCT, Visual fields and Fundus photos
• Experienced with frame repairs and adjustments using proper tools
• Experienced in troubleshooting lenses
• Experienced in HIPPA laws and regulations
• Experienced in multiple insurance coverages
• Scheduling experience in a fast paced environment
• Writing and Implementing Policy and Procedures
• Conducting Employee Performance Evaluations
• Conducting Interviews
• Organized, Detail Oriented, and Customer Service Driven
Other:
United Stated Army-Medic 12/1988-3/1992
National Guard Reserves 3/1992-8/1996
State of Delaware DDDS volunteer 8/16- present