JOSHUA OGBUWA
Waterloo,ON
Summary
Experienced Optician delivering exceptional service and assistance to customers. Helps in selecting appropriate eyewear and adjusts glasses to meet client needs. Focused and driven with strong attention to detail.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Optometrist Assistant
Barakat Optical
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
01.2021 - 03.2025
- Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and provided them with the necessary forms to complete their visit.
- Prepared exam rooms for upcoming visits by stocking shelves with necessary supplies and ensuring that all equipment is functioning properly.
- Communicated effectively with optometrists regarding patient needs or concerns.
- Verified insurance coverage and collected payments from patients or other third-party payers.
- Cleaned and sterilized instruments used during exams or procedures according to established protocols.
- Assisted optometrists in examining patients, including providing preliminary patient screenings and taking patient medical histories.
- Provided assistance with fitting frames for eyeglasses or contacts lenses.
- Managed daily operations within the office including ordering supplies, processing paperwork, answering phones.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, routine examinations, and maintaining patient records.
- Participated in continuing education activities to stay up-to-date on industry best practices.
- Assisted with visual field testing, ocular photography, optical coherence tomography and pre-exam data collection.
- Managed and maintained patient records, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with healthcare regulations.
Optometrist
Niger Optical
Enugu, Nigeria
03.2015 - 12.2020
- Performed comprehensive eye exams, including refractions and visual field tests.
- Conducted diagnostic tests such as tonometry and pachymetry to measure intraocular pressure and corneal thickness.
- Prescribed eyeglasses or contact lenses to correct vision problems.
- Educated patients on proper use of corrective lenses, hygiene and safety precautions related to vision care.
- Provided referrals when necessary to specialists who can provide additional services or treatments not available in the practice setting.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Optometry
Abia State University
Uturu, Nigeria09-2014
Skills
- Patient care and support
- Equipment maintenance and sterilization
- Insurance verification and processing
- Medical record management
- Optical dispensing and fitting
- Frame adjustments
- Appointment scheduling
- Customer service and relations
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication skills
- Payment processing
- Medical terminology expertise
- Frame selection assistance
- Team collaboration
Languages
English
Full Professional
Arabic
Limited
Certification
licensed Optician (College of Opticians Ontario)
Standard First Aid & CPR (Canadian Red Cross)
Accomplishments
I received a Certificate of Appreciation from the Department of Optometry at the College of Applied Medical Sciences at King Saud University for my efforts in training students in the Associate Diploma in Opticianry at Al-Barakat Optical.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Optometrist Assistant
Barakat Optical
01.2021 - 03.2025
Optometrist
Niger Optical
03.2015 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Optometry
Abia State University