Angela Tolbert
Macon,GA
Summary
Accomplished Lead Ophthalmic Technician with a proven track record at Kaiser Permanente, enhancing clinic efficiency and patient satisfaction through expert coordination and innovative documentation systems. Skilled in ocular measurements and procedural assisting, excel in fostering teamwork and mentoring staff, significantly improving operational outcomes and patient care quality.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Ophthalmic Technician
Kaiser Permanante
02.2013 - Current
- Streamline clinic operations through effective coordination with medical staff, resulting in smoother appointments and increased patient satisfaction.
- Train new ophthalmic technicians on clinic protocols, fostering teamwork within practice.
- Assist ophthalmologists in performing complex ocular procedures, ensuring high-quality patient outcomes.
- Gather patient histories, took measurements and completed diagnostic tests as part of detailed ophthalmic evaluations.
- Implemented efficient documentation systems, reducing administrative workload for ophthalmologists and allowing them to focus on direct patient care.
- Service, repair and maintain ophthalmic equipment to keep instruments and tools in good condition.
Lead Certified Ophthalmic Technician
Marietta Eye Clinic
01.2010 - 02.2013
- Gathered patient histories, took measurements and completed diagnostic tests as part of detailed ophthalmic evaluations.
- Operated ophthalmic equipment for patient eye examinations and prepared patients for examinations and surgeries.
- Assisted ophthalmologists in performing complex ocular procedures, ensuring high-quality patient outcomes.
- Trained new ophthalmic technicians on clinic protocols, fostering teamwork within practice.
Assistant Clinical Supervisor-Lead Ophthalmic Tech
Eye Center Of Central Georgia
01.1995 - 01.2010
- Mentored junior staff members and provided guidance on effective clinical practices, leading to increased job satisfaction and retention rates.
- Gathered patient histories, took measurements and completed diagnostic tests as part of detailed ophthalmic evaluations.
- Assisted ophthalmologists in performing complex ocular procedures, ensuring high-quality patient outcomes.
- Trained new ophthalmic technicians on clinic protocols, fostering teamwork within practice.
Education
No Degree - Psychology
Georgia College And State University
Milledgeville, GAHigh School Diploma -
Monroe Academy
Forsyth, GA05.1979
Skills
- Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT)
- Heartsaver CPR AED
- Supplies inventory
- Ophthalmic equipment expertise
- Diagnostic Testing
- Ocular measurements
- Appointment management
- Ocular Imaging
- Biometry Measurements
- Ophthalmic Ultrasound
- Visual field testing
- Procedural Assisting
Timeline
Lead Ophthalmic Technician
Kaiser Permanante
02.2013 - Current
Lead Certified Ophthalmic Technician
Marietta Eye Clinic
01.2010 - 02.2013
Assistant Clinical Supervisor-Lead Ophthalmic Tech
Eye Center Of Central Georgia
01.1995 - 01.2010
No Degree - Psychology
Georgia College And State University
High School Diploma -
Monroe Academy