Elysia Vazquez
Lancaster,CA
Summary
Experienced Optometric Technician with excellent attention to detail and communication skills. 6 years in the Optometry Industry. Committed to helping licensed practitioners deliver top-quality care to patients. Highly competent in using industry standard equipment and instruments to conduct testing under direction of licensed optometrist.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Ophthalmic Technician
Colvard-Kandavel Eye Center
07.2023 - Current
- Applied eye medications and drops to dilate pupils in preparation for examinations.
- Operated ophthalmic equipment for patient eye examinations and prepared patients for examinations
- Measured intraocular pressure Tonopen and iCare
- Administered visual acuity tests to measure patient ability to see clearly at different distances and identify visual impairments.
- Experience Humphrey Visual Field Testing, OCT, Optos, and Auto Refractor and Argos
- Gathered patient histories, took measurements and completed diagnostic tests as part of detailed ophthalmic evaluations.
- Helped large volume of customers every day with positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
Optometry Scribe
Antelope Valley Optometric Center
06.2015 - 05.2023
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused
- Attentive
- Maintained clean, organized and well-stocked examination rooms by resetting spaces between appointments.
- Assisted with visual field testing, ocular photography, optical coherence tomography and pre-exam data collection.
- Supported optometrist with vision screenings and exams by prepping rooms with medical instruments.
- Maintained smooth patient flow throughout facility, promoting efficient overall operations.
- Communicated with patients to obtain and document medical histories.
- Addressed issues noted during preliminary examinations with physician to provide important information and boost appointment success.
- Collected customer measurements such as bridge, eye size, temple length, seg heights, vertex distance, pupillary distance and pantoscopic tilt.
- Instructed patients on insertion, removal, cleaning, care and proper handling of contact lenses.
- Repaired and adjusted frames to meet customer needs.
Ophthalmic Technician
Terry Eye Institution
07.2020 - 02.2021
- Prepared patients and administered basic eye exam tests.
- Sent patient prescriptions to pharmacies and scheduled future appointments.
- Wrote, edited and filed patient medical records, maintaining confidentiality.
- Assisted during in-office surgical procedures and collected ultrasound images.
- Conducted follow-ups with patients to evaluate progress, promote continuity of care and improve health outcomes.
- Cleaned and performed minor maintenance on examination equipment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Quartz Hill High School
Lancaster, CA05.2011
Skills
- Adaptive team player
- Problem-solving abilities
- Training & development
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Patient History Expertise
- Clinical Assistance
- Documentation Abilities
- Maintains Strict Confidentiality
- Computer Skills
- Anatomy Expertise
- Preliminary Testing
- Medical History Obtainment
- Instrument Sterilization
- Contact Lens Demonstration
- Eyeglass Care Education
- Optical Needs Assessment
- Frame Repair
- Critical Thinking
- Training & Development
Timeline
Ophthalmic Technician
Colvard-Kandavel Eye Center
07.2023 - Current
Ophthalmic Technician
Terry Eye Institution
07.2020 - 02.2021
Optometry Scribe
Antelope Valley Optometric Center
06.2015 - 05.2023
High School Diploma -
Quartz Hill High School
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