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Danielle Morales

Geisinger-Wilkes-Barre
Pa
30
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Dedicated Ophthalmic Technician with over 18 years of experience in delivering exceptional clinical support and patient care. Expertise includes a wide range of ophthalmic procedures and technologies, ensuring optimal outcomes for patients. A strong commitment to excellence drives continuous improvement in eye care practices, fostering a compassionate and efficient environment. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with healthcare teams to enhance patient experiences and streamline operations.

Work History

Patient Care Support

5 Years 2 Months
Geisinger-Wilkes-Barre | 08.2021 - Current
  • Assists physicians with examinations, procedures, diagnostic studies, treatments, and dressings
  • Manage patient flow, appointment scheduling and EMR documentation
  • Prepare patients for examination and record accurate medical histories
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Visual acuity
  • Performs ophthalmic testing, visual field testing, air tension testing, tonometry, pupil assessment, color vision testing, color vision, automatic refractors, lensometry, pachymetry, optical coherence tomography testing, Humphrey Visual Field, photographic imaging and corneal topography.
  • Contact lens fitting assistance
  • Instrument sterilization and maintenance.
  • Keeps examining rooms clean, orderly, and well stocked with supplies
  • Proficient in electronic medical record (EMR) charting
  • Strong communication and patient rapport
  • Educated patients on eye health, treatment options, and proper use of prescribed medications.
  • Mentored junior technicians in best practices for patient interaction and equipment handling.
  • Promoted eye health education by providing patients with informative materials on proper eyewear use, hygiene practices, and disease prevention strategies.
  • Reduced patient wait times through prompt and efficient pre-examination procedures, ensuring a positive experience.
  • Streamlined office workflow by efficiently managing patient schedules, appointments, and medical records.
  • Provided hands-on training to new staff members on the proper use of ophthalmic equipment, ensuring consistent and accurate results within the practice.
  • Developed strong rapport with patients from diverse backgrounds by adjusting communication style as needed for maximum understanding and comfort during their appointments.
  • Explained pre- and post-operative procedures to patients and carefully reviewed surgical plans.
  • Applied eye medications and drops to dilate pupils in preparation for examinations.
  • Addressed IT issues by coordinating with tech support, minimizing downtime and maintaining operational efficiency.

Ophthalmic Technician

14 Years 3 Months
Northeastern Eye Institute | 05.2007 - 08.2021
  • Assists physicians with examinations, procedures, diagnostic studies, treatments, and dressings
  • Manage patient flow, appointment scheduling and EMR documentation
  • Prepare patients for examination and record accurate medical histories
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Administers dilating agents for ophthalmic fundus examination
  • Visual acuity
  • Performs ophthalmic testing, visual field testing, air tension testing, tonometry, pupil assessment, color vision testing, color vision, automatic refractors, lensometry, pachymetry, optical coherence tomography testing, Humphrey Visual Field, photographic imaging and corneal topography.
  • Instills dilation drops
  • Completed Prior authorizations and prescription refill requests
  • Contact lens fitting assistance
  • Instrument sterilization and maintenance
  • Ensured accuracy in diagnostic measurements by regularly calibrating ophthalmic instruments according to manufacturer guidelines.
  • Keeps examining rooms clean, orderly, and well stocked with supplies
  • Proficient in electronic medical record (EMR) charting
  • Strong communication and patient rapport
  • Followed all safety procedures in accordance with guidelines
  • Educated patients on pre- and post-operative care instructions for eye surgeries.
  • Mentored junior staff in best practices for patient interactions and technical procedures.
  • Provided exceptional customer service to all patients, addressing concerns promptly and compassionately.
  • Increased clinic efficiency by cross-training in administrative tasks, providing versatile support to team.

Administrative Assistant

3 Years
Fuel Savers | 01.2004 - 01.2007

Type and prepare documents, maintain files.

  • Coordinate with other departments for scheduling.
  • Update and maintain office policies and procedures.
  • Point of contact for staff, internal and external clients.
  • Streamlined office procedures, resulting in improved workflow and reduced processing times.
  • Managed correspondence and communication with clients, maintaining professional relationships.
  • Developed and maintained filing systems, ensuring easy access to important documents.
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Addressed IT issues by coordinating with tech support, minimizing downtime and maintaining operational efficiency.
  • Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
  • Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.

Customer Service Representative

2 Years
Education Direct | 01.2002 - 01.2004
  • Inbound customer service representative responsible for scheduling licensing examinations for select boards.
  • Demonstrate patience, ensure customer satisfaction.
  • Handled escalated calls efficiently, finding satisfactory resolutions for both customers and the company alike.

Customer Service Representative

5 Years
Hilton Reservation Worldwide | 01.1996 - 01.2001
  • Inbound customer service representative that scheduled reservations for hotel chain.
  • Provided information about hotel and amenities.
  • Listen to customers questions and concerns and provided answers or responses.
  • Ability to communicate clearly.
  • Ensure customer satisfaction.
  • Provided exceptional customer support through effective communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns and providing accurate information.

Education

Esthetician license - Esthetics

The Beauty Institute | Pennsylvania | 2024

High school diploma

Hazleton Area High School | Hazleton, PA

Skills

Patient care technician (PCT)
Healthcare Policy Understanding
Medical Scheduling
Epic
Medical Records
Computer Operation
Ophthalmology Experience
HIPAA
EMR systems
NextGen
Patient Care
Medical Terminology
Triage
Customer service
Medical Office Experience
Ophthalmology
Medical records
Patient care excellence
Direct patient care
Healthcare resource support
Patient care education

Certification

  • Esthetician License June 2024 to Present
  • BLS Certification
  • CPR Certification

Languages

English - Expert

Timeline

Patient Care Support

Geisinger-Wilkes-Barre
08.2021 - CurrentRead More

Ophthalmic Technician

Northeastern Eye Institute
05.2007 - 08.2021Read More

Administrative Assistant

Fuel Savers
01.2004 - 01.2007Read More

Customer Service Representative

Education Direct
01.2002 - 01.2004Read More

Customer Service Representative

Hilton Reservation Worldwide
01.1996 - 01.2001Read More

The Beauty Institute

Esthetician license from Esthetics
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Hazleton Area High School

High school diploma
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Danielle Morales