HILDA SAUCEDA-ESCOBEDO
Lubbock,TX
Summary
A self-directed and self-motivated individual seeking a career position that will provide a challenging opportunity to significantly contribute to a company's efficiency, organization, growth, and profitability.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Ophthalmic Technician/Patient Care Coordinator
LASIK VISION INSTITUTE
09.2016 - 03.2020
- Engage with patients; Demonstrate a customer centric attitude and professionalism that instills confidence in the Center's services
- Perform various Ophthalmic testing including visual acuity, tomography, topography, tears breakup times, Goldmann applanation tonometry (GAT), IOP, and refractometry
- Document patient history perform visual acuity and glaucoma tests
- Help gather and document patient's needs and concerns
- Relay all important data to the physician
- Acquaint patients with the procedures to which they will be exposed and inform them of the purpose of all tests
- Prepares laser room and instruments for surgery
- Enter data into laser and calibrate laser for each patient
- Work with patients on pre-operative and post-operative procedures
- Assist surgeon in OR during surgery
- Manage patient flow from pre-op through surgery to post-op phase
- Provide post-op progress reports to the surgeon and/or optometrist
- Monitor and maintain inventory of all medications and medical supplies
- Monitor laser room and clinic equipment; maintain records regarding equipment service, testing and safety according to company policy and procedure
- Wash and sterilize instruments.
Head Ophthalmic Technician
WEST TEXAS EYE/CATARACT AND SURGICAL CENTER OF LUBBOCK
08.2015 - 09.2016
- Full patient work up- patient history, visual acuity testing, refraction, intraocular pressure check-tonopen/Goldmann, ocular motility testing, dilation, A-scan, IOL master, Cassini, OCT, Fundus photos and visual field testing Scribe for Dr
- And assist with minor procedures - Assist with pre and post operative care.
Lead Technician
TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER
10.2014 - 07.2015
- Full patient work up- patient history, visual acuity testing, tonopen, ocular motility testing, dilation, a-scan, IOL master and visual field testing Assist with procedures, injections, lasers, CTL teaching-insertion and removal Serve as Chief Tech for particular clinics and/or faculty Support all clinics Mentor and train technicians.
Clinic Manager
Frasier Eye Center
05.2009 - 08.2014
- Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction.
- Prioritized patient confidentiality, adhering to HIPAA guidelines and safeguarding sensitive information at all times.
- Streamlined clinic operations by implementing efficient scheduling and appointment systems.
- Enforced maintenance of clean and organized work environment in compliance with safety and sanitation regulations.
- Scheduled surgeries, managed pre-certifications and verified insurance coverage.
- Enhanced team performance by providing regular training and professional development opportunities.
- Hired, trained and supervised employees to maintain team of high performers.
Education
Associate of Science -
South Plains College
Levelland, TX05.2024
Skills
- Goal-oriented individual with strong leadership capabilities
- Organized, highly motivated, multi-task and detail-oriented
- Proven ability to work in unison or with a team
- WaveLight EX500 certified
- Baush & Lomb Hansatome/Microkeratome certified
- OSHA/HIPAA
- CPR
- Bilingual
Timeline
Lead Ophthalmic Technician/Patient Care Coordinator
LASIK VISION INSTITUTE
09.2016 - 03.2020
Head Ophthalmic Technician
WEST TEXAS EYE/CATARACT AND SURGICAL CENTER OF LUBBOCK
08.2015 - 09.2016
Lead Technician
TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER
10.2014 - 07.2015
Clinic Manager
Frasier Eye Center
05.2009 - 08.2014
Associate of Science -
South Plains College
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