Gina Aitken

• Assisted in performing ocular testing procedures and patient assessments.
• Supported ophthalmologists during examinations and surgical procedures.
• Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems.
• Educated patients on eye care, treatment options, and post-operative instructions.
• Contributed to the growth of the practice through effective marketing strategies and positive word-of-mouth referrals from satisfied patients.
• Supported pediatric patients'' needs, adapting testing methods to accommodate various age groups effectively.
• Instructed patient in care of use of various types of contact lenses, demonstrating insertion, removal, and cleaning.
• Operated ophthalmic equipment for patient eye examinations and prepared patients for examinations and surgeries.
• Gathered patient histories, took measurements and completed diagnostic tests as part of detailed ophthalmic evaluations.
• Cleaned or sterilized ophthalmic or surgical instruments.
• Directed patients to exam rooms for initial evaluations and intake to aide physicians with carrying out efficient appointments.

Helped prepare specimens and slides for laboratory analysis, facilitating fast diagnoses and treatment.

Lead technician for Optometrist.

Cataract calculations for Surgeons.

Float Technician for Ophthalmologists

Team player

Patient Care

Set up for Retina clinic

Assisted Surgeons with Cataract Evaluations.

Scribing for Ophthalmologists in exams.

Lead technician for Retina Clinic.

Ordered mediications.

Traveled to different locations, in Utah, and Nevada

Refractions, Visual Acuity, Tonometry, Pupils, EOM, CVF, Motility, Set up Injections, Pediatric clinic, HVF, OCT, Pentacam, Retinal Camera Carl Zeiss, IOL Master. Optos.

Scribing

Patient Care, and customer service

Triage

Assisted in patient care

Refractions, visual acuity, Tonometry, slit lamp exam, pupils, EOM, CVF, HVF, OCT, Pentacam

Scribing.

Float for all Ophthalmologists

Triage

Float Technician for all Ophthalmologists

Assisted patients for all preliminary testing including, IOL Master, Refractions, Visual acuity, Applination Tonometry, HVF, OCT, and Topography.

Scribing

Assisted Ophthalmologists with Preliminary testing

Triage

Contact lens ordering

Retinal Injections set up

Assisted Ophthalmologists with pre and post surgical processes

Training

Patient Care

Visual acuity, refractions, EOM, CVF, OCT, Applination Tonometry.

• Assisted in conducting visual field tests and retinal imaging for patient assessments.
• Prepared examination rooms and ensured necessary equipment was sterilized and ready for use.
• Educated patients on pre-operative and post-operative care instructions for eye procedures.
• Monitored patient vitals and documented medical histories to support ophthalmologists during exams.
• Coordinated patient scheduling and follow-up appointments to maximize clinic efficiency.
• 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.
• Performed thorough medical history assessments as part of the pre-examination process for new patients.
• Administered visual acuity tests to measure patient ability to see clearly at different distances and identify visual impairments.