Maira Mazhar
Sydney,Australia
Summary
Insightful Optometrist known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in comprehensive eye exams, disease management, and corrective lens prescription. Excel in patient communication, empathy, and adaptability to ensure optimal care outcomes.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Administrator
Vision Eye institute
Auburn, NSW
12.2024 - Current
- Compiled monthly financial reports for review by the office manager.
- Provided support during audits conducted by external agencies such as Medicare or Medicaid.
- Ensured compliance with all relevant laws governing medical practices.
- Assigned patients to diagnosis-related groups using appropriate computer software.
- Oversaw day-to-day practice functions, patient care, medical and administrative staff and business activities.
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
- Assisted with coding procedures for accurate reimbursement claims processing.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Conducted pre- and post-operative care, providing patients with detailed instructions and follow-up.
- Prepared examination rooms, ensuring all necessary equipment and supplies were ready for use.
- Contacted medical facilities to schedule patients for admission.
Optical Dispenser
George and Matilda
Wentworthville, Nsw
09.2024 - Current
- Assisted patients in selecting eyeglasses frames according to their facial features, style preferences and budget.
- Investigated and resolved customer complaints and adjusted and repaired customer eyewear.
- Demonstrated a high level of customer service by providing expert guidance throughout the selection process.
- Performed diagnostic evaluations, measured and documented vision, tested eye function and prepared examination rooms.
- Heated, shaped, or bent metal or plastic frames to fit eyeglasses to client.
- Took specific facial measurements, including optical centers of eyes, pupillary distance and temple length.
- Wrote up detailed work orders specifying parameters for lenses and frames.
- Pretested patients prior to optometrist examination assessing pressures, visual acuities and autorefraction.
- Provided technical advice related to optical products including sunglasses, safety glasses and other vision care items.
- Instructed customers on methods for adapting to glasses, proper wear and necessary care.
- Collected customer measurements such as bridge, eye size, temple length, seg heights, vertex distance, pupillary distance and pantoscopic tilt.
- Used hands, heat and tools to bend and shape frames to fit customer's face.
- Sold and recommended eyewear products, merchandise and services in retail and clinical settings in order to drive company revenue and meet customer needs.
Optical Assistant
George and Matilda
Merrylands, NSW
09.2024 - 12.2025
- Facilitated the ordering and dispensing of eyeglasses and contact lenses, ensuring timely delivery to patients.
- Kept up-to-date with industry trends in order to provide informed advice to clients.
- Implemented infection control procedures for all optometric instruments and patient contact areas.
- Provided visual field testing to evaluate peripheral vision and detect abnormalities.
- Assisted with visual field testing, ocular photography, optical coherence tomography and pre-exam data collection.
- Adhered to health regulations regarding sanitation standards in the workplace.
- Supported optometrist with vision screenings and exams by prepping rooms with medical instruments.
- Collaborated with optometrists to develop and implement care plans for patients with chronic eye conditions.
- Conducted tonometry or tonography tests to measure intraocular pressure.
- Answered phone calls from potential customers inquiring about services offered by the practice.
- Conducted comprehensive pre-test procedures, including visual acuity, color vision, pressure tests, and auto-refraction.
- Led patients to exam rooms, collected medical histories and asked questions regarding health and current medications to provide physicians with optimal initial data.
Optometrist
Lahore Eye centet
Faisalabad, Punjab
02.2024 - 09.2024
- Used optometric equipment to conduct pre-testing and special testing.
- Managed comprehensive analysis of visual system, eye diseases and injuries.
- Promoted healthy vision by counseling and educating patients.
- Determined remedial alternatives and discussed and interpreted findings with patients.
- Managed pre-operative evaluations for surgical procedures such as laser surgery or cataract extraction.
- Performed comprehensive visual system examinations to determine extent of ocular disorders.
- Monitored patient progress over time by performing follow-up examinations.
- Analyzed test results in order to diagnose diseases of the eye, such as glaucoma or cataracts.
- Conducted diagnostic tests such as tonometry and pachymetry to measure intraocular pressure and corneal thickness.
- Sustained workplace cleanliness by cleaning exam rooms, disposing of used supplies and sanitizing equipment.
- Determined most appropriate tools and treatments for specific eye problems.
- Educated patients on proper use of corrective lenses, hygiene and safety precautions related to vision care.
- Completed diagnostic and clinical testing and interpreted results to provide diagnoses.
- Reported any adverse events or reactions to medication quickly and accurately.
- Participated in research projects aimed at improving the diagnosis and treatment of ocular conditions.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals in order to coordinate care for complex cases.
- Diagnosed and assisted in treatment of ocular disease.
- Prescribed eyeglasses or contact lenses to correct vision problems.
- Counseled patients regarding lifestyle modifications that could improve their vision health.
- Assisted other healthcare professionals in diagnosing complex ophthalmic issues through collaboration and consultation.
- Stayed up-to-date on new developments in optometric medicine by attending conferences and seminars.
- Developed treatment plans for individual patient cases based on medical history, physical exam findings, lab results, and imaging studies.
- Documented patient care by charting patient condition and treatment in records.
- Performed comprehensive eye exams, including refractions and visual field tests.
- Ordered contact lenses for patients according to their prescription needs.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
Orthoptist
Gafoor Fatima Eye centre
Faisalabad, Punjab
04.2024 - 08.2024
- Maintained accurate records of patient visits and treatments provided.
- Provided orthoptic services to patients with eye and vision problems.
- Accepted referrals from within practice and from local medical community.
- Monitored changes in patient's vision status over time to ensure proper treatment success.
- Assisted with minor surgeries and laser procedures.
- Assessed patient's visual acuity, ocular motility, binocular vision, and accommodative function.
- Provided support services such as scheduling appointments or processing insurance claims.
- Advised patients with low vision on magnification devices and strategies.
- Administered diagnostic tests such as cover test, prism bar test, near point of convergence test, and stereoacuity testing.
- Managed inventory levels of equipment used during examinations.
- Obtained patient histories and asked questions to identify causes of visual symptoms.
- Performed specialized procedures including fundus photography, electro-diagnostic testing, therapeutic exercises, scleral buckling surgery preparation and post-operative follow up care.
- Evaluated new products related to optometric technology for possible adoption into practice.
- Instructed patients in the use of corrective lenses or other forms of therapy for treating strabismus and amblyopia.
- Interacted with outside vendors regarding purchase orders or service contracts related to optometry equipment.
- Educated patients on preventive care measures to maintain healthy eyesight.
- Assessed patients' vision, eye position and eye movement to determine dysfunction.
- Planned and coordinated daily operational activities.
- Performed complete sensorimotor evaluations and addressed complaints related to binocular function.
- Treated non-surgical disorders of ocular motility and binocular vision.
- Instructed residents, medical students and physician assistants on ophthalmology conditions, treatments and technologies.
- Analyzed trends in diagnosis codes and reimbursement rates across different payers to identify potential areas of improvement within practice operations.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Assisted doctors in performing laser refractive surgical procedures such as LASIK or PRK surgeries.
- Counseled patients on lifestyle modifications that may help improve their vision health.
Education
Bachelor of Orthoptist And Optometry - Vision Sciences
University of Health Sciences
Lahore02-2023
Skills
- Resource allocation optimization
- Conflict resolution strategies
- Medical office software proficiency
- Quality assurance monitoring
- Attention to detail focus
- Effective communication techniques
- Appointment coordination efficiency
- Interpersonal skills improvement
- Electronic health records
- Medical billing management
- Organizational skills development
Timeline
Medical Administrator
Vision Eye institute
12.2024 - Current
Optical Dispenser
George and Matilda
09.2024 - Current
Optical Assistant
George and Matilda
09.2024 - 12.2025
Orthoptist
Gafoor Fatima Eye centre
04.2024 - 08.2024
Optometrist
Lahore Eye centet
02.2024 - 09.2024
Bachelor of Orthoptist And Optometry - Vision Sciences
University of Health Sciences