Cassandra Ortiz
Houston,TX
Summary
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant eager to secure a professional role in a practice. Skilled in testing and measuring eye functions to assist ophthalmologists in treating and diagnosing eye diseases and disorders. Superb problem-solving and time management skills with showing compassion when dealing with patients. Highly dependable and professional for the practice.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant/Lead Technician
Houston Eye Associates
Houston, TX
07.2012 - Current
- Conduct eye examination work-ups, Vision acuity, IOP checks, refractions, confrontational VF, EOM check, dilation and utilizing specialized equipment such as slit lamps and tonometers.
- Manage inventory of clinical supplies, placing orders before depletion to avoid disruptions. I order culture plates, medical supplies for office use.
- Assist in operating room with cataract surgery, cornea surgery (DMEK, cornea transplants, ISTENTS, Chalazion excisions
- Monitor patient progress during post-operative visits to assess healing process. Assist with minor procedures, laser and FB removals at slit lamp
- Conduct diagnostics, Humphrey Visual Fields, Optos- Fundus and occasional OCT Optic nerve and macula.
- Travel to satellite offices
- Teaching/Training for ophthalmic students from San Jacinto college
Ophthalmic Assistant
Lasik Plus
Houston, TX
12.2009 - 12.2010
- Conducted visual acuity, refractions, IOP checks and dilation.
- Assisted with lasik in an operating room setting
- Conducted Post op care
Ophthalmic Assistant/Lead Technician
Surgical Eye Associates
Houston, TX
06.2002 - 06.2009
- Conducted eye examinations, vision acuity, IOP checks and dilation.
- Utilized special equipment such as slit lamps and tonometers, Humphrey Visual Fields
- Managed inventory of clinical supplies, placing orders
- Assisted with minor procedures, chalazion removal and suture removal.
- Assisted with cataract surgery, circulated in surgical suite and monitored patient progress during post-operative visits to assess healing process.
- Traveled to multiple satellite offices
Ophthalmic Assistant
Retina Vitreous Associates
Houston
12.1995 - 12.2001
- Conducted Visual Acuity, IOP check, refractions and dilated patients
- Determined most appropriate tools and treatments for specific eye problems.
- Tested patients' visual fields and ocular motility
- Conducted IV angiograms and developed film at in office darkroom.
- Assisted with laser (Argon laser)
- Traveled to multiple satellite offices
Education
High School Diploma -
Jefferson Davis High School
Houston, TX06-1987
Skills
- Motivational counseling
- Teaching/Training ophthalmic students from San Jacinto College (Kingwood)
- Bilingual (Spanish)
Additional certification
- CPR certified
Timeline
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant/Lead Technician
Houston Eye Associates
07.2012 - Current
Ophthalmic Assistant
Lasik Plus
12.2009 - 12.2010
Ophthalmic Assistant/Lead Technician
Surgical Eye Associates
06.2002 - 06.2009
Ophthalmic Assistant
Retina Vitreous Associates
12.1995 - 12.2001
High School Diploma -
Jefferson Davis High School