Brian Candido
Fort Myers
Summary
Offering strong foundation in patient care and medical support, combined with genuine eagerness to learn and grow in clinical environment. Brings ability to quickly grasp new concepts in ocular anatomy, medical terminology, and diagnostic procedures. Ready to use and develop skills in patient interaction and basic ophthalmic techniques.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Ophthalmic Medical Technician
Quigley Eye Specialists
08.2021 - Current
- Enhanced diagnostic process for physicians with precise ocular measurements using advanced ophthalmic equipment.
- Reduced patient wait times through prompt and efficient pre-examination procedures, ensuring a positive experience.
- Conducted Goldman and Humphrey Visual Field Testing as part of overall vision evaluation.
- Recorded patient history to help ophthalmologists determine diagnoses and treatment plans.
- Applied eye medications and drops to dilate pupils in preparation for examinations.
- Gathered patient histories, took measurements and completed diagnostic tests as part of detailed ophthalmic evaluations.
- Provided hands-on training to new staff members on the proper use of ophthalmic equipment, ensuring consistent and accurate results within the practice.
- Measured intraocular pressure using Goldman and Tonopen tonometry process.
Front Desk Receptionist
Heat Stone Specialist
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process.
- Maintained organized and clean front office area to create professional and welcoming environment for visitors and employees.
- Scheduled, coordinated and confirmed appointments and meetings.
- Delivered outstanding first impressions by warmly greeting visitors upon arrival at the front desk.
- Collected room deposits, fees, and payments.
- Handled sensitive customer information with confidentiality, adhering to company privacy guidelines.
Team Leader
Skyzone
10.2019 - 08.2020
- Enhanced diagnostic process for physicians with precise ocular measurements using advanced ophthalmic equipment.
- Reduced patient wait times through prompt and efficient pre-examination procedures, ensuring a positive experience.
- Promoted eye health education by providing patients with informative materials on proper eyewear use, hygiene practices, and disease prevention strategies.
Education
South Fort Myers High School
Fort Myers, FL06.2020
Skills
- Ophthalmic terminology
- Refractive error correction
- Visual field testing
- Visual acuity testing
- Corneal topography
- Fundus photography
- Optical coherence tomography
- Medical history taking
- Color vision testing
- Ophthalmic instrument maintenance
- Refraction techniques
- Pachymetry proficiency
- Contact lens fitting
- Intraocular pressure measurement
- Cataract evaluation proficiency
- Diabetic retinopathy monitoring
- Slit-lamp biomicroscopy
- Chart documentation
- Patient care
- Patient education
- Vision testing
- Medical history documentation
- Diagnostic testing
- Cleaning & sanitation
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Active listening
- Adaptability and flexibility
Certification
- Ophthalmic Scribe Certification (OSC) - Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO).
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Ophthalmic Medical Technician
Quigley Eye Specialists
08.2021 - Current
Front Desk Receptionist
Heat Stone Specialist
08.2020 - 08.2021
Team Leader
Skyzone
10.2019 - 08.2020
South Fort Myers High School
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