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Irela Garcia

Ocala,FL

Summary

Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to learn and secure entry-level billing position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Ophthalmic Technician

Faith Ann Sarfarazi, MD
04.2005 - 03.2014
  • Applied eye medications and drops to dilate pupils in preparation for examinations.
  • Performed visual field testing to measure patients' peripheral vision to determine any visual field loss.
  • Operated ophthalmic equipment for patient eye examinations and prepared patients for examinations and surgeries.
  • Administered visual acuity tests to measure patient ability to see clearly at different distances and identify visual impairments.
  • Recorded patient history to help ophthalmologists determine diagnoses and treatment plans.
  • Measured intraocular pressure using Goldman and Tonopen tonometry process.
  • Measured and recorded visual acuity and color vision testing.
  • Triaged phone calls from patients and outside contacts and handled in order of importance.
  • Instilled anesthetic drops and assisted in minor procedures.
  • Used Lensometer to measure and record lens power of existing prescriptive spectacles.
  • Conducted tonometry testing to measure pressure inside patient's eye to determine presence of glaucoma
  • Cleaned or sterilized ophthalmic or surgical instruments.
  • Identified issues during preliminary exam and addressed concerns with physician.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms for initial evaluations and intake to aide physicians with carrying out efficient appointments.

Ophthalmic Technician

Visual Health
07.2004 - 03.2005
  • Applied eye medications and drops to dilate pupils in preparation for examinations.
  • Performed visual field testing to measure patients' peripheral vision to determine any visual field loss.
  • Operated ophthalmic equipment for patient eye examinations and prepared patients for examinations and surgeries.
  • Administered visual acuity tests to measure patient ability to see clearly at different distances and identify visual impairments.
  • Recorded patient history to help ophthalmologists determine diagnoses and treatment plans.
  • Measured intraocular pressure using Goldman and Tonopen tonometry process.
  • Measured and recorded visual acuity and color vision testing.
  • Triaged phone calls from patients and outside contacts and handled in order of importance.
  • Instilled anesthetic drops and assisted in laser treatments and minor procedures.
  • Used Lensometer to measure and record lens power of existing prescriptive spectacles.
  • Conducted tonometry testing to measure pressure inside patient's eye to determine presence of glaucoma
  • Conducted Goldman and Humphrey Visual Field Testing as part of overall vision evaluation.
  • Gathered patient histories, took measurements and completed diagnostic tests as part of detailed ophthalmic evaluations.
  • Cleaned or sterilized ophthalmic or surgical instruments.
  • Identified issues during preliminary exam and addressed concerns with physician.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms for initial evaluations and intake to aide physicians with carrying out efficient appointments.

Receptionist

Eye Associates Of Plantation
04.2000 - 07.2004
  • Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
  • Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
  • Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
  • Resolved customer problems and complaints.
  • Corresponded with clients through email, telephone, or postal mail.
  • Managed multiple tasks and met time-sensitive deadlines.
  • Answered central telephone system and directed calls accordingly.
  • Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
  • Worked effectively with medical payers such as Medicare, Medicaid, commercial insurances to obtain timely and accurate payments.

Education

GED -

Stranahan High School
Fort Lauderdale, FL
06.2000

Skills

  • Supply Restocking
  • Inventory Supplies
  • Ophthalmic Equipment Expertise
  • Medical History Obtainment
  • Patient Examination
  • Telephone Triage
  • Visual Prescreening
  • Chart Documentation
  • Eye Examination
  • Ocular Measuring
  • Patient Information Documentation
  • Appointment Scheduling
  • Diagnostic Testing
  • Cleaning and Sanitation
  • Claim Processing
  • Verify Data
  • Submitting Insurance Documents

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

References

Alejandra Prieto       954-261-8839

Jiezi Garcia              754-234-5321

Ana Concepcion      954-258-8347

Timeline

Ophthalmic Technician

Faith Ann Sarfarazi, MD
04.2005 - 03.2014

Ophthalmic Technician

Visual Health
07.2004 - 03.2005

Receptionist

Eye Associates Of Plantation
04.2000 - 07.2004

GED -

Stranahan High School

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