FATIMA SAIF
Waite Park,MN
Summary
Accomplished in enhancing patient care and outcomes, my tenure at UT Health honed my proficiency in ocular imaging and patient education. Leveraging time management and retinal photography skills, I've significantly contributed to clinical efficiency and patient satisfaction. Esteemed for compassionate service, I excel in fast-paced environments, ensuring optimal health and safety standards.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Optometric Technician
Vision Plus
San Antonio, TX
03.2024 - 11.2024
- Evaluated prescriptions along with clients' work and personal visual requirements.
- Educated patients on contact lens care, insertion, removal, and hygiene practices.
- Provided guidance to patients regarding the selection of frames, lenses, and other eyewear accessories based on their individual requirements.
- Performed preliminary eye exams, including visual acuity tests and color vision tests.
- Ensured that all medical equipment was functioning properly before use.
- Assisted in minor surgical procedures such as corneal foreign body removal.
- Cleaned and performed minor maintenance on examination equipment and glasses.
- Documented patient care by charting patient condition and treatment in records.
Ophthalmologist Assistant
Eye Associates Of South Texas
San Antonio, TX
02.2023 - 01.2024
- Administered and instructed patients on proper contact lens care, insertion, and removal.
- Observed pupils, visual acuteness and extra-ocular movements to check patient status.
- Processed incoming referrals from primary care physicians or other sources.
- Applied eye drops and medications as prescribed by the ophthalmologist.
- Participated in clinical trials involving new drugs or devices related to ophthalmology.
- Sent patient prescriptions to pharmacies and scheduled future appointments.
- Maintained a clean work area by sterilizing instruments after each use.
- Performed a wide range of diagnostic tests such as OCT, visual fields, and fundus photography.
- Prepared patients and administered basic eye exam tests.
- Conducted visual field tests to detect abnormalities in peripheral vision.
Senior Ophthalmic Technician
San Antonio Eye Specialist
San Antonio, USA
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Obtaining and documenting patient history
- Determining visual acuity
- Performing automated and manual refraction for diagnostic purposes
- Performing basic lensometry
- Pupillary assessment
- Visual field testing
- PAM
- Basic ocular motility assessment
- Automated keratometry
- Measurement of intraocular pressure (tonometry)
- Pre-operative preparation of patient
- Maintaining equipment and instruments
- Perform ocular imaging including OCT
- Post-operative education
- Advised patients on ocular medications, dressings, and contact lenses
- Conducted tonometry or tonography tests to measure intraocular pressure
- Prepared patients and administered basic eye exam tests
- Assisted during in-office surgical procedures and collected ultrasound images
Senior Ophthalmic Technician
UT Health
San Antonio, USA
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Company Overview: Ophthalmic Technician Training
- Advised patients on ocular medications, dressings, and contact lenses
- Conducted tonometry or tonography tests to measure intraocular pressure
- Prepared patients and administered basic eye exam tests
- Perform ocular imaging including OCT
- Ophthalmic Technician Training
CNA
Cardinal Senior Care
San Antonio, USA
05.2021 - 01.2022
- Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances and concerning responses
- Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities
Caregiver
Resilient Home Health Care
San Antonio, USA
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances and concerning responses
- Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities
Education
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE (A.S.) - VISION CARE
ST PHILIPS COLLEGE
san antonio, TX03.2023
DIPLOMA IN BLS PROVIDER -
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
San Antonio, Tx02.2022
DIPLOMA IN MEDICAL ASSISTANTS -
GOODWILL GOOD CAREERS ACADEMY
san Antonio, Tx06.2020
Skills
- Time Management
- HIPAA Compliance
- Community Activities
- Respectful and Compassionate
- First Aid and Safety
- Mobility Assistance
- Retinal photography
- Refraction techniques
- Ocular anatomy proficiency
- Glaucoma screening
- Color vision testing
- Visual field testing
Certification
- Certified Ophthalmic Assistance (COA)
Languages
- Arabic, Native
- English, Fluent
- Somali, Fluent
Timeline
Optometric Technician
Vision Plus
03.2024 - 11.2024
Ophthalmologist Assistant
Eye Associates Of South Texas
02.2023 - 01.2024
Senior Ophthalmic Technician
San Antonio Eye Specialist
01.2023 - 05.2023
Senior Ophthalmic Technician
UT Health
08.2022 - 12.2022
CNA
Cardinal Senior Care
05.2021 - 01.2022
Caregiver
Resilient Home Health Care
09.2019 - 03.2020
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE (A.S.) - VISION CARE
ST PHILIPS COLLEGE
DIPLOMA IN BLS PROVIDER -
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
DIPLOMA IN MEDICAL ASSISTANTS -
GOODWILL GOOD CAREERS ACADEMY
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