Ericka Valerio
Summary
Skilled Ophthalmic Technician adept at evaluating complex eye diseases and cross-examining patient medical history to verify information. Prepares patients for ophthalmology tests and maintains all operating equipment. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Ophthalmic Medical Technician
Daniel Laroche MD
05.2021 - Current
- Applied eye medications and drops to dilate pupils in preparation for examinations.
- Recorded patient history to help ophthalmologists determine diagnoses and treatment plans.
- Operated ophthalmic equipment for patient eye examinations and prepared patients for examinations.
- Cleaned or sterilized ophthalmic instruments.
- Explained pre- and post-operative procedures to patients and carefully reviewed surgical plans.
- Administered visual acuity tests to measure patient ability to see clearly at different distances and identify visual impairments.
- Performed Oct of the macular and optic nerves, UBM, ophthalmic photography, tonometry and visual field testing to measure patients peripheral vision to determine any visual field loss.
- Measured intraocular pressure with Tonopen tonometry process.
- Worked well with patients, staff, and manufacturer representatives to carry out successful office- and patient-related work each day.
- Directed patients to exam rooms for initial evaluations and intake to aide physicians with carrying out efficient appointments.
- Provided patients with detailed instructions for pre- and post-op care under physician supervision to promote healing and optimal recovery strategies.
- Instilled anesthetic drops and assisted in laser treatments and minor procedures.
- Conducted tonometry testing to measure pressure inside patient's eye to determine presence of glaucoma
- Administered a-scan biometry test before patient cataract surgeries to measure size and shape of affected eye.
- Maintained ophthalmic equipment to keep instruments and tools in good condition.
- Verifying insurances.
Tax Preparer Secretary
Maria Melo
01.2020 - 05.2023
- Maintained complete records of client tax returns and supporting documentation in secured areas.
- Communicated with clients regarding tax situations, providing guidance on financial decisions.
- Maintained compliance by adhering to current tax laws and regulations.
- Reviewed clients tax filing papers thoroughly to determine eligibility for additional tax credits.
- Answering high volume of phone calls and make appointments for clients.
Education
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Bronx Community College of The City University of New York
The Bronx, NY08.2025
Skills
- Patient Care
- Visual Prescreening
- Ophthalmic Equipment Expertise
- Customer Service Abilities
- Medical History Documentation
- Chart Documentation
- Vision Testing
- Appointment Management
- Manual Refractions
- Patient Relations
- Diagnostic Testing
- Medication Administration
- Appointment Scheduling
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Ophthalmic Medical Technician
Daniel Laroche MD
05.2021 - Current
Tax Preparer Secretary
Maria Melo
01.2020 - 05.2023
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Bronx Community College of The City University of New York
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