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.