EHR/EMR- Modernizing Medicine (EMA), SRS
Howard Morris
Opthalmic Technician
Silver Spring,MD
Summary
Confident Ophthalmic Assistant with demonstrated commitment to excellence and background in retina. Effective collaborator with great communication and clinical skills. Proven history of detail-oriented and accurate work within a high-volume medical practice.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Ophthalmic Technician
Retina Group of Washington
Chevy Chase, MD
03.2015 - Current
- Measured ocular vitals and reported to physician
- Responded to patient inquiries via phone, refilled prescriptions, and initiated prior authorization requests
- Documented clinical exam findings, prepped patients for minor surgical procedures in office and ensured proper billing and coding was performed for each encounter
- Trained new technicians in both intake and scribing
- Assisted physician with treatment for patients in clinical trials and maintained records for each trial per standard operating procedure
Server
Matchbox Food Group
Washington, DC
10.2013 - 01.2015
- Promoted sales of premium entrees to increase check average
- Maintained guest satisfaction in a restaurant that averages $20,000 in sales per day
- Collaborated with fellow team members to ensure that restaurant ran smoothly and guest needs were accommodated and foster repeat business
Independent Researcher
Towson University
Towson, MD
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Characterized small protein expression in bacterial cells
- Mastered techniques of PCR and agarose gel electrophoresis
- Compiled data into Microsoft PowerPoint and presented results at lab meetings to principal investigator
Server/Shift Leader
Ruby Tuesday
Arlington, VA
10.2008 - 08.2012
- Managed a team of 20 employees to ensure that restaurant was ran smoothly and maintained guest satisfaction
- Maintained inventory of alcoholic beverages per weekly order
- Handled cash and performed closing procedures, including bookkeeping and deposits
Research Intern
University of Virginia School of Medicine
Charlottesville, VA
06.2009 - 06.2009
- Shadowed family medicine physician and learned blood pressure measurements, dictation practices, and general patient care
- Performed basic laboratory techniques: tissue culture, buffer preparation, and Western blotting
- Compiled data using Excel and PowerPoint and presented findings to principal investigator
Research Intern
National Institutes of Health
Bethesda, Maryland
06.2006 - 07.2006
- Measured steroid hormone activity within dendritic cells
- Performed flow cytometry to monitor protein expression
- Compiled data and presented findings in poster and presentation format
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology, Cellular and Molecular Biology
Towson University
Towson, MD 08.2010 - 05.2013
No Degree - Biology
Hampton University
Hampton, VA 06.2006 - 08.2009
Skills
Team collaboration
Data Collection
EMR / EHR
Medical billing and coding
Good Clinical Practices
Study protocols
Certification
CPR and Basic Life Support
Additional Information
- Awards: , RGW Compliance Champion of the Month, April 2019
Accomplishments
- Scribed with multiple doctors in various locations throughout our practice
- Received a Compliance Champion of the Month award
- Currently maintain high level of compliance with protocols for clinical research trials as dictated by sponsor during monitoring visits
- Performed Spanish translation for multiple doctors throughout clinical encounters to ensure clinic flow was maintained
Software
Microsoft Office Suite
Zoom
Timeline
Good Clinical Practices (CITI) training
07-2020
CPR and Basic Life Support
11-2019
Ophthalmic Technician
Retina Group of Washington
03.2015 - Current
Server
Matchbox Food Group
10.2013 - 01.2015
Independent Researcher
Towson University
01.2012 - 01.2013
Bachelor of Science - Biology, Cellular and Molecular Biology
Towson University
08.2010 - 05.2013
Research Intern
University of Virginia School of Medicine
06.2009 - 06.2009
Server/Shift Leader
Ruby Tuesday
10.2008 - 08.2012
Research Intern
National Institutes of Health
06.2006 - 07.2006
No Degree - Biology
Hampton University
06.2006 - 08.2009