Anna Allred
Dobson
Summary
I consider myself a skilled healthcare worker dedicated to providing optimal care for patients. Over the last several years, I have gained an immense amount of problem solving, time-management, and positive communications skills. Serving in healthcare has become my niche and something I intend on building a career off of. I find healthcare to be very awarding and an industry where employees can learn something new everyday.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
2020
2020
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Paraoptometric Technician
Yadkin Vision Center
Yadkinville
08.2023 - Current
- Assisted in patient preparation for eye examinations and procedures.
- Managed patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Conducted preliminary tests such as visual acuity and color vision assessments.
- Complete patients electronic chart for the provider while he/she is performing the exam.
- Pulled patients insurance to access their eligibility for contact lens coverage.
- Called ocular surgeons to refer patients for their necessary procedures.
- Worked hand in hand with providers in the exam rooms to perform optimal patient care
- Provided support to optometrists during patient consultations and eye exams.
- Maintained equipment cleanliness and ensured functionality in the clinic environment.
- Educated patients on proper contact lens care and usage instructions.
- Scheduled patient appointments and coordinated follow-up visits efficiently.
- Communicated effectively with patients regarding treatment plans and procedures.
- Assisted with visual field testing, ocular photography, optical coherence tomography and pre-exam data collection.
- Examined eyes with instruments and pharmaceutical agents to determine visual acuity.
- Analyzed chart in preparation of patient engagement to review diagnostic testing, photos and preventive measures needed.
- Posted refractor receipts, entered data into spreadsheets and alphabetized folders and invoices.
Administrative Assistant
Tampco Inc.
Elkin
12.2021 - 08.2023
- Managed daily office operations and maintained organized filing systems.
- Coordinated meetings, scheduled appointments, and organized travel arrangements.
- Assisted in preparing reports and presentations for departmental meetings.
- Handled incoming communications and directed inquiries to appropriate staff.
- Maintained inventory of office supplies and placed orders as needed.
- Answered phone calls and emails to provide information, resulting in effective business correspondence.
- Entered data into spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel or other similar programs.
- Handled confidential documents in an organized fashion according to established protocol.
- Maintained office supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level.
- Greeted visitors in a professional manner, responding to inquiries and directing them to appropriate personnel.
- Ensured efficient operation of office equipment such as printers, copiers and fax machines.
- Coordinated mailings including sorting mail, preparing packages for shipping via courier service or postal service.
- Directed customer inquiries to appropriate department personnel.
- Facilitated communication between different departments within the organization.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration
Alamamce Community College
Haw River, NC 05.2019 - 05.2022
Southern Alamance High School
Graham, NCSkills
- Electronic health records
- Visual acuity testing
- Ocular photography
- Patient education
- Appointment scheduling
- Customer relationship management
- Data entry accuracy
- Inventory management
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
Certification
- Certified Paraoptometric (January, 2025- 2028)
Accomplishments
While obtaining my associates degree i was accepted into the national honors society for my grades from 2019-2022
Timeline
Certified Paraoptometric Technician
Yadkin Vision Center
08.2023 - Current
Administrative Assistant
Tampco Inc.
12.2021 - 08.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration
Alamamce Community College
05.2019 - 05.2022
Southern Alamance High School