Patient-oriented Ophthalmic Technician with a 14 year background performing diagnostic testing and patient administrative tasks. Adept at taking patient medical histories and providing chairside assistance to a multi specialty practice.Welcoming and supportive to provide patient services to over 80 patients each day.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Ophthalmic Technician
Highland Ophthalmology & Associates
New Windsor , NY
10.2017 - 04.2020
Directed patients to exam rooms for initial evaluations and intake, including history, medication and symptom documentation, to aide physicians with carrying out efficient appointments.
Applied eye medications and drops to dilate pupils in preparation for examinations.
Measured and recorded visual acuity and color vision testing.
Measured intraocular pressure using Goldman and Tonopen tonometry process.
Performed lensometry and sit-lamp examinations.
Assisted physician with laser procedures for vision corrective actions.
Instilled anesthetic drops and assisted in laser treatments and minor procedures.
Conducted corneal pachymetry as screening for Keratoconus, LRI surgery and glaucoma.
Measured corneal curvature using keratometer to determine axis and extent of astigmatism.
Triaged phone calls from patients and outside contacts and handled in order of importance.
Conducted Goldman and Humphrey Visual Field Testing as part of overall vision evaluation.
Explained pre- and post-operative procedures to patients and carefully reviewed surgical plans.
Operated ophthalmic equipment for patient eye examinations and prepared patients for examinations and surgeries.
Used Lensometer to measure and record lens power of existing prescriptive spectacles.
Instructed patient in care of use of various types of contact lenses, demonstrating insertion, removal and cleaning.
Provided patients with detailed instructions for pre- and post-op care under physician supervision to promote healing and optimal recovery strategies.
Reviewed inventory levels to check medications and other materials, placed orders and restocked supplies to meet forecasted needs.
Worked well with patients, staff and manufacturer representatives to carry out successful office- and patient-related work each day.
Assessed patients for eye issues and checked visual acuity, color plates and papillary function.
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Ophthalmic Technician
New York/New Jersey Eye Institute
Orangeburg, NY
08.2007 - 09.2017
Explained pre- and post-operative procedures to patients and carefully reviewed surgical plans.
Operated ophthalmic equipment for patient eye examinations and prepared patients for examinations and surgeries.
Measured corneal curvature using keratometer to determine axis and extent of astigmatism.
Measured and recorded visual acuity and color vision testing.
Instructed patient in care of use of various types of contact lenses, demonstrating insertion, removal and cleaning.
Used Lensometer to measure and record lens power of existing prescriptive spectacles.
Conducted Goldman and Humphrey Visual Field Testing as part of overall vision evaluation.
Assisted physician with laser procedures for vision corrective actions.
Performed lensometry and sit-lamp examinations.
Conducted corneal pachymetry as screening for Keratoconus, LRI surgery and glaucoma.
Applied eye medications and drops to dilate pupils in preparation for examinations.
Triaged phone calls from patients and outside contacts and handled in order of importance.
Measured intraocular pressure using Goldman and Tonopen tonometry process.
Instilled anesthetic drops and assisted in laser treatments and minor procedures.
Promoted positive and smooth patient flow throughout facility, encouraging more efficient operations and boosting patient satisfaction.
Directed patients to exam rooms for initial evaluations and intake, including history, medication and symptom documentation, to aide physicians with carrying out efficient appointments.
Cleaned or sterilized ophthalmic or surgical instruments.
Assessed patients for eye issues and checked visual acuity, color plates and papillary function.
Provided patients with detailed instructions for pre- and post-op care under physician supervision to promote healing and optimal recovery strategies.
Worked well with patients, staff and manufacturer representatives to carry out successful office- and patient-related work each day.
Reviewed inventory levels to check medications and other materials, placed orders and restocked supplies to meet forecasted needs.
Called patients to inquire about post-operative status or recovery.
Identified issues during preliminary exam and addressed concerns with physician.
Education
Diploma -
Marlboro Central High School
Marlboro, NY
Skills
Experience in general Ophthalmology, including Retina,Cornea,Glaucoma,pediatrics,neuro ophthalmology