Celebrating 5 Amazing Years with Jamie Frey at Signature Eye Care!
Posted On November 13, 2026
Five years of dedication, growth, laughter, and making a difference. Today, we’re celebrating someone who brings all of that and more to Signature Eye Care: our incredible Clinic Coordinator, Jamie Frey!
At Signature Eye Care, we believe the heart of our practice is our people. Behind every great patient experience is a team of individuals who genuinely care about what they do, and Jamie is a wonderful example of that commitment.
Over the past five years, Jamie has grown both personally and professionally, transitioning from her background in ophthalmology to discovering a whole new world in optometry. Along the way, she’s taken on new responsibilities, helped train fellow team members, and become an important part of our leadership team.
But what makes Jamie truly special isn’t just her knowledge or experience. It’s her genuine passion for patient care, her dedication to continued learning, and the relationships she’s built with everyone around her.
To celebrate this milestone, we sat down with Jamie for a special “5 Questions for 5 Years” interview. Her answers gave us a little bit of everything: heartfelt reflections, career inspiration, and one absolutely hilarious story involving Dr. Allen that we may never let him live down!
Five Questions for Five Years with Jamie!
1. When you first started at Signature Eye Care five years ago, did you ever imagine you’d be where you are today? What’s changed the most since your first day?
Jamie’s Answer:
“When I first started at Signature Eye Care five years ago, I never imagined how much I would grow, both personally and professionally.
I came in with years of ophthalmology experience, but optometry opened up a whole new world of learning for me. Over the years, I’ve taken on more responsibilities, helped train others, stepped into leadership, and continued expanding my knowledge.
I think what’s changed the most is my confidence, my understanding of patient care, and the relationships I’ve built with our doctors, coworkers, and patients.
I’ve also learned that growth isn’t about a title. Sometimes it’s about finding where you’re most valuable and where your passion truly lies.
Five years later, I still love being hands-on with patients, learning something new, and knowing I’m making a difference in their care.
There is no other place I would rather be than at SEC.”
Now THAT is what we love to hear!One of the things we appreciate most about Jamie is her willingness to keep learning and growing. Even with years of experience in ophthalmology before joining us, she embraced the opportunity to expand her knowledge in optometry.
And we especially love what she said about growth not always being about a title. Sometimes, true professional growth comes from discovering your strengths, finding your passion, and recognizing where you can make the biggest difference.
Jamie’s journey is a great reminder that a successful career isn’t just about how far you climb, it’s about how much you grow along the way and the lives you touch in the process.
We’re so glad that journey brought her to Signature Eye Care!
2. What’s the funniest or most unforgettable moment you’ve experienced at Signature Eye Care? (We know there have been plenty!)
Jamie’s Answer:
“There are so many funny moments, but one that sticks out is when Dr. Allen was still an intern.
I asked him if he could do the worm, and he said, ‘I think so.’
I dared him to do it down our hallway. Next thing I see is Dr. Allen doing the worm ALL THE WAY DOWN THE HALLWAY!!!!!”
WAIT… WHAT?!Apparently, our very own Dr. Allen has some hidden dance moves!
We have SO many questions.
Was there an audience? Did anyone get this on video? And, most importantly…
Dr. Allen, CAN YOU STILL DO THE WORM?!
This is exactly why we love our Signature Eye Care family. While we take our responsibility to our patients very seriously, we also believe that laughter, friendship, and a little bit of silliness make the workplace a much better place to be.
And apparently, sometimes that includes a future optometrist doing the worm down the hallway!
3. As our Clinic Coordinator, what’s one thing your coworkers do that drives you absolutely crazy? (Don’t worry, we won’t tell them… maybe! 
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)Jamie’s Answer:
“It’s a pet peeve of mine when technicians don’t zero out the times on the beepers in the rooms and up front. When the alarms go off, it’s like nails on a chalkboard to me!”
ATTENTION, SIGNATURE EYE CARE TECHNICIANS! You heard the boss lady!
ZERO. OUT. THOSE. BEEPERS.
We may have just discovered Jamie’s ultimate weakness, and we’re pretty sure a few technicians are reading this right now with mischievous smiles on their faces.
But seriously, everyone… reset those timers.
Jamie’s sanity depends on it!
All jokes aside, it’s little details like these that show how much Jamie cares about keeping our office organized and running smoothly. When you’re responsible for helping lead a busy technician team, even the smallest things can make a difference!
4. If you could describe your five years at Signature Eye Care in just three words, what would they be?
Jamie’s Answer:
“Growth. Dedication. Resilience.”
Three words. So much meaning.
Growth represents the new knowledge, experiences, confidence, and skills Jamie has gained throughout her journey.
Dedication reflects her commitment to her patients, her coworkers, and the profession she genuinely loves.
Resilience represents the ability to navigate challenges, embrace change, and continue moving forward with a positive attitude.
Anyone who has worked in a busy optometry practice knows that no two days are exactly alike. There are challenges, unexpected situations, and plenty of opportunities to learn something new.
These three words perfectly capture Jamie’s journey and the kind of team member and leader she’s become.
5. What’s been the most rewarding part of working at Signature Eye Care, and what has made you stay for five years?
Jamie’s Answer:
“The most rewarding part of working at Signature Eye Care has been the relationships I’ve built with my patients, coworkers, and doctors.
I genuinely love what I do, especially knowing that I make a difference in patients’ lives. I enjoy continuing to learn, expanding my knowledge, and understanding the ‘why’ behind what we do.
What has kept me here for five years is my passion for eye care, the opportunity to grow professionally, and the people who make coming to work worthwhile.
Even through challenges and changes, I take pride in being part of the team that helps people see better every day.”
And THAT is what Signature Eye Care is all about.At the end of the day, our practice is about so much more than eye exams, glasses, and contact lenses.
It’s about people.
It’s about building relationships with patients who trust us with their vision, supporting one another as a team, and finding fulfillment in knowing that the work we do truly matters.
Jamie’s answer reflects the values we strive to uphold every day at Signature Eye Care.
And hearing that the relationships she’s built and the passion she has for eye care are what have kept her here for five years means so much to us.
Five Years of Learning, Leading, and Making a Difference
Being a Clinic Coordinator isn’t just about knowing how to perform tests, keeping patient flow moving, or making sure those beepers are reset (although we’ve established that last one is VERY important!).
It’s about being someone your teammates can count on, helping patients feel comfortable and cared for, and setting an example through hard work and dedication.
Jamie’s story is particularly meaningful because she didn’t come to Signature Eye Care as someone new to the eye care industry. She already had years of ophthalmology experience under her belt.
But rather than assuming she knew everything there was to know, she embraced the differences between ophthalmology and optometry and continued to expand her skills.
That willingness to learn, adapt, and understand the why behind what we do is one of the qualities that makes a great technician.
And perhaps one of the most meaningful things Jamie shared during her interview was this:
“Growth isn’t about a title. Sometimes it’s about finding where you’re most valuable and where your passion truly lies.”
We couldn’t agree more.
Through busy clinic days, unexpected challenges, countless patient interactions, and unforgettable moments (including a certain doctor’s hallway dance performance), Jamie has continued to demonstrate her commitment to the patients and team members who make Signature Eye Care special.
And we couldn’t be happier that she’s part of our family.
Happy 5-Year Anniversary, Jamie! 
Jamie, thank you for five wonderful years of hard work, loyalty, laughter, and dedication.
Thank you for the relationships you’ve built with our patients, for the knowledge and experience you share with your coworkers, and for the pride you take in everything you do.
Thank you for embracing new challenges, continuing to learn, and reminding us that even after years in the eye care industry, there’s always something new to discover.
Most importantly, thank you for genuinely caring about the people around you.
We’re incredibly proud of the professional you’ve become, the leader you continue to grow into, and the difference you make at Signature Eye Care every day.
Here’s to five amazing years, many more memories, continued growth, and hopefully fewer beepers going off!
And Dr. Allen… we’re still waiting for that encore performance of the worm!
Happy 5-Year Anniversary, Jamie Frey! We love and appreciate you!
— Your Signature Eye Care Family
Help Us Celebrate Jamie!
Have you had the pleasure of meeting Jamie during one of your visits to Signature Eye Care?
We’d love for you to join us in celebrating her five-year anniversary!
Leave Jamie a congratulatory message on our Facebook page and help us show her just how much she’s appreciated!
Here’s to the amazing people who make Signature Eye Care feel like family.
