Heather Ramsier
Wooster,OH
Summary
Highly-motivated Certified Ophthalmic Technician with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Ophthalmic Technician
Wooster Eye Center
Wooster, OH
08.2015 - Current
- Maintained accurate patient records regarding test results, diagnoses and treatment plans.
- Operated imaging equipment such as fundus cameras and OCT imaging.
- Monitored patient progress during postoperative visits and reported findings to the physician.
- Assisted with training new employees.
- Performed comprehensive ophthalmic exams, including visual acuity, refraction, intraocular pressure measurements and slit lamp biomicroscopy.
- Maintained accurate patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Assisted physicians in operating room, handing over tools and supplies and cutting sutures.
- Authorized refills for patient prescriptions, keeping careful track of medications and side effects.
- Observed pupils, visual acuteness and extra-ocular movements to check patient status.
- Conducted comprehensive patient histories, including visual acuity, lensometry, and keratometry measurements.
- Assisted ophthalmologists with minor office procedures and surgeries, ensuring sterile technique and patient comfort.
- Participates in professional development opportunities to further my training.
Unit Secretary
Wooster Hospital Heath System
Wooster, OH
06.2006 - 09.2013
- Answered telephone calls promptly and directed them to appropriate personnel or departments.
- Provided clerical support including filing, faxing, photocopying and data entry of patient information into electronic health record systems.
- Assisted with admitting processes including completing forms, obtaining signatures and verifying insurance coverage.
- Processed physician orders ensuring accuracy of documentation prior to submission for approval.
- Organized laboratory specimens for pick-up by courier service.
- Assisted nursing staff with administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, ordering supplies and preparing charts.
- Greeted visitors and patients in a courteous and friendly manner.
- Collected discharge summaries from nurses or physicians before release of patients from the facility.
Education
High School Diploma -
Northwestern High School
West Salem, OH06-2003
Skills
- Ophthalmic Imaging
- Refractive Error Correction
- Optical Coherence Tomography
- Corneal Topography
- Low Vision Assessment
- Fundus Photography
- Phoropter Operation
- Pediatric Ophthalmology
- Refractometry
- Patient examinations
- Medical History Taking
- HIPAA Compliance
- Appointment Scheduling
- Equipment Sterilization
- Obtaining medical histories
- Tonometry
- Minor surgery assistance
- Retinal procedure assistance
Timeline
Certified Ophthalmic Technician
Wooster Eye Center
08.2015 - Current
Unit Secretary
Wooster Hospital Heath System
06.2006 - 09.2013
High School Diploma -
Northwestern High School