Elvira Winters
Houston,TX
Summary
Skilled Ophthalmic Assistant with 27 years of experience known for strong patient education and diagnostic testing capabilities. Effective communicator with a track record of collaborating with healthcare teams to optimize patient care and maintain compliance.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Ophthalmic Assistant
Kelsey-Seybold Clinic
Houston, TX
06.2012 - Current
- Prepared patients for eye exams by conducting preliminary tests.
- Instructed patients on proper contact lens care and usage to promote ocular health and adherence.
- Streamlined appointment scheduling and maintained accurate patient records to enhance operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to ensure optimal patient care.
- Trained new staff on office procedures and patient interaction protocols.
- Tested patients' visual fields and ocular motility and completed full patient work-ups.
- Administered ophthalmic drops for treatment or to aid in diagnostics.
- Collected essential medical information and documented data in EHR platform.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to deliver comprehensive patient care and improve overall treatment outcomes.
- Provided patient education on ocular health maintenance and the use of eyeglasses and contact lenses.
- Communicated effectively with co-workers regarding patient care plans and follow up instructions.
- Demonstrated proper lens insertion techniques to patients for contact lenses.
- Performed diagnostic tests such as visual acuity, tonometry, autorefractor/keratometry, pachymetry, ultrasonography, and optical coherence tomography, humphrey visual field, brightness acuity test, color vision testing, phoropter setup, stereo testing, ocular motility, amsler grid, corneal topography, optos
Ophthalmic Assistant/Contact Lens Technician/MA
Tulane University Hospital & Clinic
New Orleans, Louisiana
11.1999 - 08.2025
- Assisted ophthalmologists during examinations and procedures.
- Prepared patients for eye exams by conducting preliminary tests.
- Maintained and sanitized ophthalmic instruments and equipment to uphold safety standards and prevent infection.
- Educated patients on proper contact lens care and usage to enhance compliance and safety.
- Provided compassionate support to patients throughout their visits.
- Administered ophthalmic drops and ointments for treatment or to aid in diagnostics.
- Documented present problems and current medicines to ensure accurate patient records and continuity of care.
- Assisted physicians during minor surgical procedures such as foreign body removal, biopsy and growth removal, ocular injections, chalazion removal, inserting and cleaning ocular prosthesis.
- Administered topical anesthetics prior to various ophthalmic procedures.
- Read and interpreted surgical plans and coordinated paperwork and instructions.
- Performed diagnostic tests such as visual acuity, tonometry, visual field testing, autorefraction/keratometry, pachymetry, GDX (Nerve Fiber Analyzer), A-scan, PAM (Potential Acuity Meter) and BAT.
- Instructed patients on how to properly apply eye drops or other medications prescribed by the physician.
Lead Technician/Optometric Assistant
Texarkana Eye Associates
Texarkana, Texas
01.2006 - 06.2012
- Assisted patients with vision tests and eye examinations to ensure accurate assessment of visual health.
- Calibrated ophthalmologic equipment and performed proper disinfection to maintain working order.
- Assisted with visual field testing, fundus photography, optical coherence tomography and pre-exam data collection.
- Prepared examination rooms and maintained optometric equipment to support efficient patient flow and service delivery.
- Educated patients on contact lens care and eyewear options.
- Maintained patient records including medical histories, prescriptions, test results and other pertinent information.
- Assisted optometrist in patient examinations, testing and diagnosis of ocular conditions.
- Provided administrative support to optometrist by managing paperwork, answering phones, and scheduling follow-up appointments to enhance office organization.
- Enhanced staff proficiency in using diagnostic tools to improve patient examination accuracy.
- Developed training materials for new technicians and staff members.
- Oversaw daily operations, delegated tasks and assignments and implemented strategies to optimize workflows.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current technology trends.
- Assisted back office patient processes to reduce office wait times.
- Oversaw patient registration, insurance verification, form completion and appointment scheduling to maintain operational efficiency.
Education
Vocational Trade - Medical Assistant
Bryman College
New Orleans, LA11-1999
High School Diploma -
Walter L. Cohen High School
New Orleans, LA05-1998
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Texarkana College
Texarkana, TXSkills
- Ophthalmic imaging
- Ophthalmic terminology
- Patient care
- Diagnostic testing
- Preliminary testing
- EHR documentation
- HIPAA compliance
- Appointment scheduling
- Referrals
- Telephone triage
- Effective communication
- Epic
- Microsoft Word
- Windows
- Outlook
- Officemate
Timeline
Ophthalmic Assistant
Kelsey-Seybold Clinic
06.2012 - Current
Lead Technician/Optometric Assistant
Texarkana Eye Associates
01.2006 - 06.2012
Ophthalmic Assistant/Contact Lens Technician/MA
Tulane University Hospital & Clinic
11.1999 - 08.2025
Vocational Trade - Medical Assistant
Bryman College
High School Diploma -
Walter L. Cohen High School
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Texarkana College