Aram Nazarian
Castle Cove,NSW
Summary
Dynamic Optometry practitioner with exceptional diagnostic skills and a strong commitment to patient care. Expertise in conducting thorough eye examinations, prescribing corrective lenses, and managing ocular diseases. Recognized for a collaborative approach and adaptability, consistently achieving outstanding results in fast-paced environments. Proficient in utilizing advanced optometric equipment and fostering clear communication with patients to ensure the highest standards of care are met. Having worked initially as an Optical assistant in a family practice since 2016, I've gathered experience having my father as a mentor who has been practicing Optometry for over 40 years.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Optometrist
Nazarian Optometrists
06.2024 - Current
- Working in an independent practice in an area of highly diverse demographic strengthened my clinical problem solving and efficiency greatly, making me proficient in assessing patients at any age and literacy level
- Managing patients from Westmead Eye Hospital through the C-EYE-C program (assessing Glaucoma and Diabetic patients daily)
- Undertaking local Diabetic eye screening in collaboration with Western Sydney Diabetes
- Conducting eye examinations with a wide range of equipment available (Ultra-Wide retinal imaging, OCT, IOL-master, Humphrey VFA, Corneal Topography, Meibography, iCare/Goldmann)
- Providing myopia control therapy
- Selling glasses and assisting customers based on their individual optical needs
- Prescribing and dispensing all types of spectacle lenses, contact lenses and RGP lenses
- Troubleshooting patient’s spectacle queries and concerns
- Meeting the weekly sales targets
- Developed strong relationships with optical lab partners, resulting in faster turnaround times for prescription eyewear orders
- Managing front of house (patient enquiries, booking appointments, cash handling)
- Bookkeeping and the ordering and organisation of stock
Ophthalmologist Assistant
Sydney West Retina
12.2022 - 06.2023
- Observation of Prof. Paul Mitchell, gaining Medical Retina experience
- Providing ancillary support to the Ophthalmologists (History taking, IOP and VA measurement, Wide-Angle Retinal Imaging, operating OCT and OCT-A)
- Working under a quick paced medical environment, working on time management and efficiency to assist 110+ patients per day
- Gaining an in-depth understanding on Ophthalmological retinal treatment and management
Specsavers – Corio
10.2020 - 11.2021
- Serving customers by identifying optical needs and matching lenses that will suit their lifestyle
- Dispensing spectacles
- Working the front of house to assist all members of the team when required
- Serving as the covid check-in officer, keeping all front of house staff well informed on each customer’s reason for attendance and following public health orders to maintain standards
- Carrying out visual field and pre-testing (OCT imaging, autorefractor and puff-tonometry)
OPSM – Geelong
08.2019 - 09.2020
- Selling optical and sunglass frames to customers based on their lifestyle and personal preference
- Educating the customer on their lens options based on lens material, form and coatings
- Preparing patients for their ocular examinations
- Meeting our weekly sales targets
- Cash handling
- Ordering of lenses and frames
Education
Bachelor of Vision Science/Master of Optometry - Optometry
Deakin University
Waurn Ponds, VIC07-2024
Bachelor of Vision Science -
University of New South Whales
Sydney, NSW01.2019
Higher School Certificate - Mathematics Extension 2, Mathematics Extension 1, Physics, Chemistry, Advanced English
Knox Grammar School
Warrawee, NSW01.2017
Skills
- Excellent communication skills, building a rapport with people from all backgrounds
- Ocular health evaluation, pathology detection and management
- Excellent interpersonal, negotiation and facilitation skills
- A positive and professional image
- Proven ability to deliver results to deadline, with excellent time management skills
- Strong computer literacy
- A team player who can work independently and collaboratively
- Committed to ongoing development and learning
Timeline
Optometrist
Nazarian Optometrists
06.2024 - Current
Ophthalmologist Assistant
Sydney West Retina
12.2022 - 06.2023
Specsavers – Corio
10.2020 - 11.2021
OPSM – Geelong
08.2019 - 09.2020
Bachelor of Vision Science/Master of Optometry - Optometry
Deakin University
Bachelor of Vision Science -
University of New South Whales
Higher School Certificate - Mathematics Extension 2, Mathematics Extension 1, Physics, Chemistry, Advanced English
Knox Grammar School
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