Esmeralda Silva
Albuquerque,NM
Summary
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant with 6 years of experience in the eye care field. BCVA certified since August of 2022 and has an active CPR certification. Experienced in pediatrics, glaucoma, general, retina and now primarily in cornea/anterior segment and general ophthalmology clinics. Proficient in diagnostic testing such as OCTs, Humphrey visual fields, B-Scans and A-Scans, pentacams, and fundus photography.
Recently became part of the eye team Preceptor group, enjoys teaching as well as being taught.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Ophthalmology Tech/Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
University Of New Mexico Hospitals, Ophthalmology
02.2021 - Current
- Assist providers with the care and treatment of patients, primarily Cornea, Retina and general ophthalmology
- Perform diagnostic tests such as OCTs (Heidelberg and Zeiss), Pentacams, B-scans, A-scans, IOL Master, fundus photography and Humphrey visual fields
- Assist with in clinic procedures such as injections, lasers, in-clinic biopsies, etc.
- Handles tech calls for primary provider which consists of triaging, referrals, or any other patient question or concern
- BCVA certified for FOCUS and recently, Sienna- requires a trial lens refraction
- Certified for the EDIC study and Contrast Sensitivity Testing - helps perform a routine exam and CST
Ophthalmic Assistant
Modern Eyez
09.2020 - 01.2021
- Obtained and recorded patient medical history and past ocular history
- Checked visual acuity, obtained eye pressures with iCare only, ran a short visual field test, and took fundus photos and OCTs as needed for optometrist
- Helped with I&R for patients as well as dispensing when needed
Ophthalmic Technician
Eye Associates Of New Mexico, Regina Hall
05.2019 - 04.2020
- Assisted ophthalmologists and optometrists in care and treatment of patients by performing a variety of eye tests
- Updated patients' medical/surgical history, ocular history, current medications, etc
- Tested visual acuity, read the glasses RX, performed refractometry/retinoscopy, checked intraocular pressure, pupils and ocular motility
- Administered ophthalmic medications necessary for the provider to successfully finish their part of the exam
- Assisted with different exams such as 1-day, 1-week, 1-month post ops for Cataract or Strabismus surgery, annual exams
- Strabismus, Cataract, and Pediatric consults
- Contacted patients or their guardian/parents in regards to their current treatment, upcoming appointment, or any questions they may have about a medication
Sales Representative
Lowes - Corporate Offices
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Received inbound calls regarding product inquiry, sales assistance, order cancellations, in-store experience complaints/compliments/incidents, order status, etc
- Required working with multiple computer programs all at once
- Needed to be able to deescalate situations with an unhappy customer
Work Study
New Mexico Highlands University
08.2017 - 12.2018
- Assist staff, students, and the community with anything regarding library
- Print, copy, fax or scan as needed for staff
- Answer phone/transfer calls and provide information or take messages from people
Education
New Mexico Highlands University
Las Vegas, NMHigh School Diploma -
Highland High School
05.2017
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Certification
- COA Certified - Expires March 2026
- CPR Certified - Expires February 2027
- BCVA Certified
FOCUS - Expires February 2026
Sienna - Expires May 2026
Timeline
Ophthalmology Tech/Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
University Of New Mexico Hospitals, Ophthalmology
02.2021 - Current
Ophthalmic Assistant
Modern Eyez
09.2020 - 01.2021
Ophthalmic Technician
Eye Associates Of New Mexico, Regina Hall
05.2019 - 04.2020
Sales Representative
Lowes - Corporate Offices
01.2019 - 05.2019
Work Study
New Mexico Highlands University
08.2017 - 12.2018
New Mexico Highlands University
High School Diploma -
Highland High School
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