Emily Perez
Baxley
Summary
Ophthalmic Technician with 3-5 years of experience supporting care excellence in busy ophthalmology clinics. Works with physicians and nurses in diagnostic tests, evaluating patients suffering from diverse ailments. Expert in visual field and ocular mobility testing, contributing to patient care and wellness. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Assistant
Appling County Middle School
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Greeted incoming office visitors, answered questions, and directed individuals to office locations.
- Helped with administrative support by managing incoming calls, coordinating files, and sorting mail.
- Assisted with event planning and coordination to keep events successful and provide positive experiences for attendees.
- Communicated effectively with faculty and staff and accepted critiques and suggestions for areas of improvement.
Optometric Technician
Dr. Horace Deal
05.2021 - 06.2023
- Managed administrative duties with phone reception, appointment scheduling and payment processing.
- Conducted pretest procedures to gather data before exam and make eye appointments more efficient and productive.
- Operated and maintained lensometers, refraction units, auto-refractors, and visual field analyzers for patient testing.
- Input patient information and exam findings into electronic medical records system to facilitate accurate record-keeping.
- Instructed patients on contact lens insertion and removal and lens care guidelines.
- Coordinated patient scheduling, monitored patient flow throughout office and properly communicated delays.
- Assisted with dilating patients or using eye medications when directed by optometrist.
- Filled and dispensed eyeglass prescriptions, fitting frames, lenses and contact lenses for comfort and convenience.
Ophthalmic Technician
Crandall Eye Physicians And Surgeons
07.2023 - Current
- Used Lensometer to measure and record lens power of existing prescriptive spectacles.
- Applied eye medications and drops to dilate pupils in preparation for examinations.
- Triaged phone calls from patients and outside contacts and handled in order of importance.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment for optimal patient care and equipment maintenance.
- Educated patients on proper contact lens use and care to minimize complications like infections or corneal damage.
- Assessed visual acuity using various testing methods such as Snellen charts or autorefractors, contributing to accurate diagnoses.
- Performed thorough medical history assessments as part of the pre-examination process for new patients.
- Cleaned or sterilized ophthalmic or surgical instruments.
- Provided patients with detailed instructions for pre- and post-op care under physician supervision to promote healing and optimal recovery strategies.
- Gathered patient histories, took measurements and completed diagnostic tests as part of detailed ophthalmic evaluations.
- Instilled anesthetic drops and assisted in laser treatments and minor procedures.
- Recorded patient history to help ophthalmologists determine diagnoses and treatment plans.
Education
Associate In Applied Science - Opticianry
Ogeechee Technical College
Statesboro, GA05.2023
Skills
- Patient Testing
- Patient Education
- Patient Engagement
- Medical Laboratory Procedures
- Exam Prep
- Paperwork and Charting
- Equipment Disinfection
- Patient Photography
- Active Listening
- Specialized Testing
Timeline
Ophthalmic Technician
Crandall Eye Physicians And Surgeons
07.2023 - Current
Optometric Technician
Dr. Horace Deal
05.2021 - 06.2023
Student Assistant
Appling County Middle School
08.2019 - 05.2020
Associate In Applied Science - Opticianry
Ogeechee Technical College
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