Honor Society® member
Lillianna McLaney-Cox
Contact Lens Technician at Horizon Eye Care - Charlotte, NC May 2022 to July 2023 Reviews written prescriptions to determine the specifications for contact lenses. Recommends appropriate contacts lenses after considering the prescription and the patient’s lifestyle needs. Measures patients’ eyes, for pupil diameter, corneal curvature, segment height for multifocal lenses and the vertex distance. Prepares work orders, including prescriptions for contact lenses and information on their size, material, color, and style that give ophthalmic laboratory technician the information needed to grind and/or order lenses material. Verifies information in the fitting of contacts by using a lensometer, slit lamp, keratometer and or radius scope to order’s specification(s). May obtain patient’s previous record in order to re-make contacts or may verify prescription with the examining optometrist or ophthalmologist. Instructs patients about adapting to, wearing, and caring for contact lenses. Documents patient care and treatment. Follows safety, infection control, and quality assurance protocols.
- Associate of Arts
- Class of 2025
- Durham, NC
Member since January 2023
Education
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central piedmont community college
a.a
2022 – 2025
Honors and awards
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phi theta kappa honor society
standard of grades excellence
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honor society
excellence of awards shown 2024'
Goals and interests
- Career goal
psychiatry
- Graduate school interests
Columbia University, still not sure about DUKE, would like the possibility of daycare and residency but a good med school is a plus
Experience
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Contact Lens Technician
Horizon Eye Care - Charlotte, NC May 2022 to July 2023 Reviews written prescriptions to determine the specifications for contact lenses. Recommends appropriate contacts lenses after considering the prescription and the patient’s lifestyle needs. Measures patients’ eyes, for pupil diameter, corneal curvature, segment height for multifocal lenses and the vertex distance. Prepares work orders, including prescriptions for contact lenses and information on their size, material, color, and style that give ophthalmic laboratory technician the information needed to grind and/or order lenses material. Verifies information in the fitting of contacts by using a lensometer, slit lamp, keratometer and or radius scope to order’s specification(s). May obtain patient’s previous record in order to re-make contacts or may verify prescription with the examining optometrist or ophthalmologist. Instructs patients about adapting to, wearing, and caring for contact lenses. Documents patient care and treatment. Follows safety, infection control, and quality assurance protocols.
May 2022 – Jul 2023
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Office Administrator
Front desk check in and check out • Pulling insurance medical and vision • Pulling authorizations Contact lens dispense Prescription verification Insertion and removal of contacts Tracking contact lenses Ordering contacts Call center Answering phones Making appointments Taking payment Making medical office appointments • Pulling insurance on the spot HIPPA certified Medical insurance EHR EPM
Apr 2021 – Aug 2022
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Optometric Technician
include creating a shift schedule, dealing with no-shows, delegating tasks, handling cash up, and reporting any issues to the manager. To be successful as a Shift Leader, you should be able to manage a team of people and ensure that all duties are performed accurately. help with eye examinations, perform clerical duties, and maintain and clean the examination equipment. To be a successful Optometric Technician, you should possess strong communication and interpersonal skills. You should be detail-oriented and meticulous, with a keen interest in repairing and maintaining glasses and ocular equipment. Assisting with patient care and eye examinations. Taking patient histories, and assisting patients in frame selection. Educating patients on the care and maintenance of lenses. Explaining the testing process to patients, preparing them, and administering tests on visual capabilities. Keeping records and inventory, and taking notes during examinations. Performing minor repairs on broken or damaged glasses. Assisting with the creation of lenses and construction of glasses.
Dec 2020 – Apr 2021
Volunteering
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Informing mission, vision, and culture Approaching program development, implementation, and evaluation Building referral networks and partnerships Conducting outreach and awareness-raising activities Developing fundraising strategies Providing human resource and staffing development
NCCAHT
Oct 2021 – Oct 2023
Languages
- English (US) Advanced
- Spanish Intermediate
- Russian Beginner
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