Hi, I’m
Jennifer Martin
Longview,TX
Summary
Certified Ophthalmic Technician with strong background in ocular diagnostics, patient care, and clinical procedures. Competent in operating advanced medical equipment and conducting comprehensive eye exams. Focused on team collaboration and achieving results, ensuring adaptability in fast-paced environments. Known for precision, reliability, and effective communication skills.
Overview
20
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Education
New Diana High School
High School Diploma
05.2003
Work History
Heaton Eye Associates
Certified Ophthalmic Technician/Trainer
01.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Conduct comprehensive eye exams, ensuring precision and patient comfort, boosting satisfaction rates.
- Educate patients on prescriptions, improving adherence and treatment outcomes significantly.
- Train new ophthalmic assistants and interns, enhancing team expertise and overall performance.
- Develop new training modules, significantly improving onboarding efficiency and knowledge retention.
- Implement training modules, boosting staff proficiency and reducing onboarding time measurably.
Longview Eye Associates
Director of Patient Care
07.2021 - 06.2022
Job overview
- Led team to enhance patient care, reducing response times and improving service quality.
- Implemented training programs, increasing team efficiency and lowering turnover rates.
- Recruited skilled candidates, maintaining high operational standards and quality of care.
- Conducted performance evaluations, providing feedback to boost staff performance.
- Analyzed workflows, identifying bottlenecks and implementing solutions for better efficiency.
Heaton Eye Associates
Certified Ophthalmic Technician
03.2015 - 07.2019
Job overview
- Performed precise eye exams, enhancing diagnostic accuracy and patient comfort.
- Educated patients on prescriptions and care, improving treatment adherence and outcomes.
- Scheduled appointments and managed prescriptions, streamlining patient care processes.
- Assisted in surgeries and collected ultrasound images, increasing surgical team efficiency.
- Accurately managed medical records and prescriptions, ensuring regulatory compliance.
Longview Ophthalmology
Ophthalmic Scribe/Assistant
04.2011 - 03.2015
Job overview
- Entered patient histories, exams, and medications accurately, maintaining precise medical records.
- Assisted clinicians in high-volume settings, enhancing workflow efficiency and patient care.
- Reviewed and corrected charts and documents promptly, ensuring data integrity.
- Transcribed dictations to produce high-quality medical documents, improving documentation accuracy.
- Assigned accurate ICD-10 and CPT codes, supporting proper medical billing and coding processes.
Diagnostic Clinic Of Longview
Cytology Prep Technician
02.2008 - 04.2011
Job overview
- Applied special staining techniques to differentiate cells, ensuring accurate sample preparation.
- Adhered to laboratory standards for specimen collection, achieving precise diagnostic results.
- Supported pathologists by drafting patient data reports, enhancing diagnostic efficiency.
- Promoted lab safety by observing rules and hazard warnings, protecting personnel.
- Organized tasks to meet service goals, demonstrating self-reliance and efficiency.
Diagnostic Clinic Of Longview
Medical Records Clerk
01.2006 - 02.2008
Job overview
- Maintained confidential patient records, ensuring legal compliance and data integrity.
- Supported healthcare staff by efficiently managing medical charts, enhancing workflow.
- Prepared patient charts for appointments, consolidating medical histories for accuracy.
- Scanned and archived documentation, improving record accessibility and retrieval times.
- Purged outdated files, enhancing department organization and operational efficiency.
Skills
- Cataract Evaluations/Surgery
- Refractions
- Corneal Topography
- LASIK Surgery
- Visual Field Testing
- Clinical Procedures
- Patient Care Assessment
- Training Development
- Performance Evaluations
- Lensometry
- Automatic Refractometer
- Optical Coherence Tomography
- Retinal Imaging
- Glaucoma Management
- Process Implementation
- Patient Education
- Performance Monitoring
Certification
- Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) at IJCAHPO FEB 2024 - FEB 2024
- Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) at IJCAHPO
- Certified Ophthalmic Scribe (OSC) at IJCAHPO OCT 2015 - OCT 2018
Timeline
Certified Ophthalmic Technician/Trainer
Heaton Eye Associates
01.2023 - Current
Director of Patient Care
Longview Eye Associates
07.2021 - 06.2022
Certified Ophthalmic Technician
Heaton Eye Associates
03.2015 - 07.2019
Ophthalmic Scribe/Assistant
Longview Ophthalmology
04.2011 - 03.2015
Cytology Prep Technician
Diagnostic Clinic Of Longview
02.2008 - 04.2011
Medical Records Clerk
Diagnostic Clinic Of Longview
01.2006 - 02.2008
New Diana High School
High School Diploma