Colleen Nero
Queens,NY
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Ophthalmic Medical Technician (Retina Department)
Northwell Manhattan Eye Ear and Throat Hospital
New York, NY
08.2022 - Current
- Perform eye screenings and exams for Retina, Cornea, Glaucoma and Oculoplastic Specialties.
- Assist in the preparation of patients for surgical procedures, Injections and Various Laser Treatments ensuring comfort and efficiency.
- Maintain and calibrate ophthalmic equipment to ensure optimal performance during examinations.
- Responsible for ordering medical Supplies throughout the Department.
- Stocking the necessary supplies to facility exam rooms for daily activity
- Ocular Testing including Visual Field, Cirrus, Spectralis, Amsler Grid
- Work well with patients, staff, and manufacturer representatives to carry out successful office- and patient-related work each day.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and sterilization in exam rooms, safeguarding against infection and crosscontamination.
- Demonstrated proficiency in electronic medical record systems for seamless access to vital patient information during examinations or consultations.
Level II Ophthalmic Technician
OCLI
Oceanside, NY
01.2018 - 05.2022
- Performed eye screenings and exams for Retina, Cornea, Glaucoma and Oculoplastic Specialties.
- Conduct Ocular motility test to measure function of eye muscles.
- Measure Visual acuity including near, distance, pinhole.
- Operate ophthalmic equipment, such as auto refractor, phoropter, Slit lamp and pachymetry.
- Manifest Refraction to obtain patient's best corrected vision.
- Checked Angles to ensure Dilation can be administered.
- Obtain and document Chief Complaints and Medical History for patient's chart.
- Perform Tonometry, Applanation, Pneumotonometer, and Icare to obtain intraocular eye pressure.
- Conduct IOL Master, Pentacam, OCT (Anterior Segment, Macular, Optic Nerve), HD Analyzer, Tear Osmorality and Optos Photos.
- Monitor and maintain Physician's Schedule for 70+ patients.
- Retinal Injection Data entry Via Podis Retina Inventory Management Portal.
- Retina Medication Draw via syringe preparation. (Eylea, Avastin, Triamcinolone.)
- Responsible for obtaining Prior Authorization and renewals for patient's ophthalmic eye drops.
Education
High School Diploma -
Queens Referral Services For High School Alternatives
Queens, NYSkills
- Customer service abilities
- Organization
- Nexgen Software
- Athena Software
- EMR
- Intellechart
- Epic Software
- Task prioritization
- Effective communication Both Written and verbal
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Ophthalmic Medical Technician (Retina Department)
Northwell Manhattan Eye Ear and Throat Hospital
08.2022 - Current
Level II Ophthalmic Technician
OCLI
01.2018 - 05.2022
High School Diploma -
Queens Referral Services For High School Alternatives