Alexandria Barton
Carnegie,Pennsylvania
Summary
Certified Ophthalmology Assistant with over 2 years of dedicated experience in patient care and clinical efficiency. Demonstrates a strong ability to optimize workflow and maintain precise clinical documentation, ensuring seamless operations and patient satisfaction. Passionate about advancing patient advocacy and enhancing diagnostic imaging processes, while fostering a collaborative healthcare environment.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Ophthalmology Technician
OCLI
06.2023 - Current
- Assisted in conducting comprehensive eye exams using advanced diagnostic equipment.
- Enhanced patient care by conducting thorough pre-examination tests and preparing patients for ophthalmic procedures.
- Managed patient intake, ensuring accurate data entry and confidentiality compliance.
- Prepared examination rooms and maintained cleanliness of instruments and tools.
- Provided pre-injection and post-injection care instructions to patients effectively.
- Educated patients and relations on ocular health and safety, promoting good eye care.
- Collaborated with MD and OD to streamline workflows for improved patient satisfaction.
EKG Technician
Allegheny General Hospital
05.2022 - 06.2023
- Performed EKG tests to monitor patients' heart activity and detect abnormalities.
- Assisted in preparing patients for procedures, ensuring comfort and understanding of processes.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation of test results for physician review.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to discuss findings and coordinate patient care.
- Adhered to cleaning protocol for EKG machine, Holter cables and accessories to provide safe environment.
- Placed holter monitors on patients
Phlebotomist
Allegheny General Hospital
01.2017 - 05.2023
- Collected blood specimens using venipuncture and capillary techniques to ensure accurate diagnostics.
- Maintained sterile environment and adhered to safety protocols during sample collection procedures.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to streamline patient intake processes, enhancing overall efficiency.
- Trained and mentored junior phlebotomists on best practices and safety measures in specimen handling.
- Assisted in managing laboratory inventory, ensuring availability of necessary supplies for optimal operations.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Supported quality assurance efforts by diligently documenting all relevant information during the collection process, ensuring accurate test results for patients and providers alike.
Preparer, Dishwasher, Cook, Server
Eat N Park
05.2013 - 05.2017
Education
. - Phlebotomy
CCAC
West Mifflin, PA08-2017
High School Diploma -
Carlynton
Pennsylvania05-2016
Skills
- Infection prevention
- Patient advocacy and support
- Proficient in diagnostic imaging
- Workflow Optimization
- Effective team collaboration
- Patient communication
- Stock management
- Emergency Preparedness
- Ocular disease recognition
- Eye anatomy
- Pharmacology
- Ophthalmic equipment expertise
- Medical history obtainment
- Examination room preparation
Certification
- COA - Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
- April 2025 to April 2028
- Issued by IJCAHPO
- ID# 336249
Timeline
Ophthalmology Technician
OCLI
06.2023 - Current
EKG Technician
Allegheny General Hospital
05.2022 - 06.2023
Phlebotomist
Allegheny General Hospital
01.2017 - 05.2023
Preparer, Dishwasher, Cook, Server
Eat N Park
05.2013 - 05.2017
. - Phlebotomy
CCAC
High School Diploma -
Carlynton