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Erica Buchanan

Summary

Articulate Ophthalmic Technician talented in handling both the medical and administrative end of facility work. Accomplished at assessing pupils, confrontation fields and anterior chamber depths. Well-organized and efficient with sound knowledge of medical terminology and various eye diseases.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Ophthalmic Technician

Louisville Glaucoma
01.2021 - 07.2023
  • Applied eye medications and drops to dilate pupils in preparation for examinations.
  • Performed visual field testing to measure patients' peripheral vision to determine any visual field loss.
  • Administered visual acuity tests to measure patient ability to see clearly at different distances and identify visual impairments.
  • Operated ophthalmic equipment for patient eye examinations and prepared patients for examinations and surgeries.

Ophthalmic Technician

Taustine Eye Center
02.2012 - 12.2020

I have worked in ophthalmology for over 20 years and my start was with Taustine Eye Center. I have done everything from refractions, basic workups, visual field testing, LASIK evaluations, surgery scheduling and all aspects of a general ophthalmic practice. Taustine Eye Center closed its doors and went to work for Louisville Glaucoma until just recently.

Education

High School Diploma -

Jeffersontown High School
Louisville, KY
06.1998

Skills

  • EMR proficient
  • Tonometry
  • Cataract evaluations
  • LASIK evaluations
  • Surgery scheduling
  • Workups for all ophthalmic specialties

Certification

  • COA - Certified Ophthalmic Assistant

Timeline

Ophthalmic Technician

Louisville Glaucoma
01.2021 - 07.2023

Ophthalmic Technician

Taustine Eye Center
02.2012 - 12.2020

High School Diploma -

Jeffersontown High School
Erica Buchanan