Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Certification
Hobbies and Interests
Languages
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MICHELLE COLLINS

WASAGA BEACH,CA

Summary

Optometrist Assistant with a strong foundation in customer care and medical office management, leveraging skills in EMR systems and Microsoft Outlook. Demonstrates proficiency in front desk operations and patient care, ensuring a seamless experience for clients. Committed to continuous improvement and delivering exceptional service in a collaborative healthcare environment.

Detail-oriented medical receptionist with several-year background performing basic clerical tasks to keep office running smoothly. Organized and meticulous individual with outstanding phone demeanor and etiquette paired with deep knowledge of medical terminology. Collaborative team player dedicated to helping patients and staff.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Medical Receptionist

Collingwood Cardiology and internal medicine
Collingwood
01.2026 - Current

Medical Receptionist

Collingwood Cardiology and internal medicine
Collingwood
01.2026 - Current
  • Greeted patients and scheduled appointments efficiently using electronic health records system.
  • Managed patient check-in and check-out processes to ensure smooth workflow.
  • Verified insurance information and collected necessary payments at front desk.

Assisted all five doctors with accurate information including their insurance information and medication information

  • Provided administrative support by managing office supplies and equipment inventory.
  • Answered incoming calls, responding to inquiries from patients and other medical offices.
  • Called patients to confirm scheduled appointments and obtain additional details.
  • Checked patients in and out for appointments and collected co-payments.
  • Scheduled and followed up on patient appointments, collected and processed patient payments and maintained patient files.
  • Greeted and checked in patients, updating patient information in computer system.

Optometric Assistant

FYidoctors
Wasaga Beach, Canada
05.2024 - Current
  • Manage patient appointments and pre-tests, enhancing clinic efficiency and patient flow.
  • Coordinated with optometrists to streamline appointment scheduling, significantly reducing patient wait times.
  • Maintained accurate patient records and managed inventory, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and optimal stock levels.
  • Analyzed patient feedback to identify service gaps, leading to actionable improvements and increased patient satisfaction.
  • Fostered a welcoming environment for patients, enhancing their overall experience and building long-term relationships.
  • Developed a feedback loop with patients, facilitating targeted service enhancements and significantly boosting satisfaction rates.

Optometrist Assistant

Collingwood Optometry
Collingwood, Canada
05.2024
  • Assisted optometrists with patient care, enhancing appointment efficiency and satisfaction.
  • Certified Optometric Assistant contributing to seamless clinic operations and patient experience.
  • Facilitated patient pre-tests, ensuring accurate data for optometrist assessments.
  • Managed patient records and scheduling, optimizing clinic workflow and reducing wait times.
  • Provided compassionate patient support, enhancing their comfort and trust during eye exams and procedures.
  • Worked closely with optometrists to streamline appointment scheduling, leading to reduced patient wait times.

Customer Service Representative

Nikon Optical Canada
Mississauga, Canada
  • Provided expert lens advice, enhancing customer satisfaction and driving repeat business.
  • Entered data accurately, improving operational efficiency and reducing errors.
  • Resolved customer inquiries promptly, fostering a supportive service environment.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service by addressing inquiries and resolving issues, leading to improved customer satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Managed data entry tasks efficiently, ensuring accurate documentation and timely updates, which enhanced operational workflow.
  • Utilized extensive lens knowledge to provide tailored product recommendations, contributing to noticeable sales increases and client trust.

Education

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR GED -

West Credit S.S
Mississauga, ON

COLLEGE CERTIFICATE - MEDICAL OFFICE ASSISTANT

Trios College
Mississauga, ON

Skills

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Clerical Experience
  • Microsoft Powerpoint
  • Data Entry
  • Organizational Skills
  • Medical Records
  • Order Entry
  • Medical Scheduling
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Office
  • Computer Skills
  • Customer Service
  • EMR Systems
  • Medical Terminology
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Medical Billing
  • Patient Care
  • Administrative Experience
  • Insurance Verification
  • Medical Coding
  • Medical Receptionist
  • CRM Software
  • Salesforce
  • Customer Care
  • Phone Etiquette
  • CCOA
  • Laboratory Experience
  • Triage
  • Ophthalmology Experience
  • Medical Office Experience
  • Front Desk
  • Customer Support
  • Computer Operation
  • Clinical Support
  • Appointment Management
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Patient Education
  • Electronic health records
  • Medical billing

Certification

  • First Aid Certification, BLS+CPR+AED First aid adult, child and infant, 01/01/25, 01/01/27
  • Optometrist Assistant CCOA, Certified CCOA (Optometrist Assistant), 06/01/23, 03/01/28

Hobbies and Interests

  • I love being with my children
  • Family beach days
  • Cooking

Languages

English, Native

Timeline

Medical Receptionist

Collingwood Cardiology and internal medicine
01.2026 - Current

Medical Receptionist

Collingwood Cardiology and internal medicine
01.2026 - Current

Optometric Assistant

FYidoctors
05.2024 - Current

Optometrist Assistant

Collingwood Optometry
05.2024

Customer Service Representative

Nikon Optical Canada

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR GED -

West Credit S.S

COLLEGE CERTIFICATE - MEDICAL OFFICE ASSISTANT

Trios College
MICHELLE COLLINS