Staff

Rita has been at Eyecare Professionals keeping our staff and doctors organized and the office running smoothly for over 34 years. She diligently files all insurance claims and is knowledgeable with insurance plans offered to patients.  You may also find her friendly face out front working many days. On her off time, she enjoys gardening, crafts and spending time with family.

Mary Helmers is a Registered Nurse. She is a native of Solen, ND and completed her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at the University of Mary. Mary began her career with Custer District Health Unit, followed by ten years in Pediatric and Adult Oncology as an Oncology Certified Nurse, 5 years with the Department of Human Services as administrator of the State Review Team, and 5 years as a Certified Nurse Case Manager for ND Workforce Safety and Insurance before joining the team at Dry Eye Consultants, a Division of Eyecare Professionals.

Jolene has been with Eyecare Professionals for over 34 years. She is responsible for optical sales and ordering. Her friendly attitude may greet you at the reception desk or in our eye wear area. She enjoys assisting patients with all eyewear questions, and helping pick out the perfect eyewear to fit everyone's style. Jolene enjoys her free time spending time with her family.

Rose joined the Eyecare team over 24 years ago. She assists patients with frame selection, as well as discussing different lens styles and options to fit each individual's needs. She also assists with contact lens fittings. Rose enjoys having a good laugh with patients. She enjoys spending time with her love ones and going four wheeling, camping, and fishing with her family. 

Nichole joined the Mandan Eyecare team in April of 2019. She wants to hear about your dry eyes as she helps pre-test patients in the dry eye clinic, as well as communicating concerns to the doctors and educating patients on continuing dry eye care. When she's not running the Cornea 550 machine, she's snowmobiling with her husband, at the library, or watching football with her husband and their cat.

Katelyn joined the Eyecare team in June of 2021. She does the pre-testing of each patient prior to their exam and communicates any questions or concerns to the doctors. When not at work she enjoys spending time with family, friends, or running around and going on walks with her 2 cats. 

Amy took a change in careers in December of 2021 when she joined the Eyecare staff. Instead of ordering car parts, she now orders and fixes glasses as well as style patients into the best fitting frame or ordering contacts! Along with working in the optical area, you will also find her checking in patients and helping pre-test patients here and there. When away from the office she enjoys spending time with her husband and 2 dogs.

Jayre came to our staff in the summer of 2011. She seats the patients in the exam room, discusses any visual problems or concerns the patient may have, and performs the initial testing prior to patients seeing the doctor. She will also be found at the front desk helping check-in patients smoothly.