Jacob delaCerda
Houston,TX
Summary
Knowledgeable Opthalmic Technician with over 4 years of experience balancing medical responsibilities and office management for optometric and opthalmic practices. Strong clinical skills combined with excellent communication abilities consistently resulting in satisfied customers. Skilled in use of optometry equipment.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Optometric Assistant
Riz Eye Care
08.2022 - Current
- Scheduled appointments, handled referrals and ordered supplies for optometric practice.
- Greeted patients, prepared exam rooms and documented medical records to keep office running efficiently and effectively.
- Took medical histories and reported current concerns from patients prior to physical exam by optometrist.
- Administered visual acuity tests, glaucoma screening and Keratometry and communicated findings to doctor.
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
- Measured patient pulse oximetry, taking Optos fundus photos, doing visual field.
- Implemented care and efficiency improvements to support and enhance office operations.
- Conducted monthly and quarterly inventory of supplies using facility cost reporting records.
- Patient outreach managing glaucoma patients
Opthalmic Technician
Eye Center Of Texas
10.2018 - 06.2022
- Obtaining prior authorization for medications not covered under patient's insurance.
- Administered visual acuity tests to measure patient ability to see clearly at different distances and identify visual impairments.
- Educated patients and relations on ocular health and safety, promoting good eye care.
- 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.
- Provided patients with detailed instructions for pre- and post-op care under physician supervision to promote healing and optimal recovery strategies.
- Applied eye medications and drops to dilate pupils in preparation for examinations.
- Recorded patient history to help ophthalmologists determine diagnoses and treatment plans.
Cashier/Customer Service
Walmart
05.2013 - 10.2016
- Checking out and bagging groceries, stocking shelves, and pushing carts.
- Resolved customer complaints and maintained clean and tidy checkout area.
- Met customer service goals and exceeded customer expectations.
- Developed and managed relationships with customers to increase customer loyalty.
Education
Certificate of Technology, Eye Care - Eye Care Technology
San Jacinto College District
Pasadena, TX05.2017
High School Diploma -
Hallsville High School
Hallsville, TX05.2012
Skills
- Triage
- Vital Signs
- EMR Systems
- Ophthalmology Experience
- Sales
- Diagnostic evaluation
- Experience Administering Injections
- Customer Service
- Medical Terminology
- Insurance Verification/Authorization
- Patient Medical Histories
- Clerical Support
- Clinical Documentation
- Pulse Oximetry
- HIPAA Guidelines
- Treatment Room Preparation
- Testing Visual Acuity
- HIPAA Guidelines
- Vitals Collection and Documentation
- Clinical Documentation
- Intake Interview
- Patient Education
Certification
CPR Certification
Timeline
Optometric Assistant
Riz Eye Care
08.2022 - Current
Opthalmic Technician
Eye Center Of Texas
10.2018 - 06.2022
Cashier/Customer Service
Walmart
05.2013 - 10.2016
Certificate of Technology, Eye Care - Eye Care Technology
San Jacinto College District
High School Diploma -
Hallsville High School
CPR Certification
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