Optician

John Epstein

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College Point, NY 11356

H: 718-***-****

C: 917-***-****

Email: **********@*****.***

Objective

To acquire a position within the Optical Profession that will utilize and enhance my skills and experience

Experience

EASTSIDE OPTICAL, LOUIS SOBEL MD NEW YORK, NY

Optician, Manager, Buyer and Technician 2005 to Present

MANHATTAN VISION ASSOCIATES NEW YORK, NY

Optician, Manager and Technician 1997 to 2005

OPTICAL DISPENSING SERVICES INC. WEST PATERSON, NJ

Optician, Manager and Technician for the EYE INSTITUTE, 1990 to 1997 Sanjeev Nath MD New York, NY

E.B. MEYROWITZ OPTICIAN NEW YORK, NY Optician, Manager 1990 to 1997

Education

NEW YORK CITY TECHNICAL COLLEGE 1994 to 1995

Continuing Education

Principles in refraction I & II

NEW YORK CITY COMMUNITY COLLEGE 1976

A.A. - Ophthalmic Dispensing

Professional Capabilities

• New York State Licensed Optician

• Perform Manual Eye Refraction's

• Perform Contrast Sensitivity, Color and Depth Perception and Visual Field testing

• Specializing in handling and satisfying patients with difficult vision problems

• Setting up of operating room for in office procedures and surgeries

• Assist in all aspects of the surgical procedures

• Supervise over staff with diverse office responsibilities

• Responsible for the ordering and buying of frames, lenses and optical supplies

• Prepare various reports which include financial reports

Achievements

• Increased sales by 30% by selling high profit after sale items for spectacles

• Specialized in optical insurance and primary eye care billing and collecting with maximum payments and minimal write off

• Reduced overhead by ensuring credits and returns are approved in a timely manner

• Switching insurance patients from low-end to high-end optical frames and lenses

• Acquired patient confidence and satisfaction by listening to their needs

• Achieved a relaxed environment for patients

• Handled patients in a courteous and professional manner

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