Jonathan Harmon
Tukwila,WA
Summary
Compassionate Certified Ophthalmic Assistant recognized for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialized in patient education, diagnostic testing, and vision acuity measurements. Strong communication and teamwork skills enhance patient care and support ophthalmologists effectively.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
Kaiser Permanente
Bellevue, WA
05.2025 - Current
- Conducted eye examinations utilizing specialized equipment such as slit lamps and tonometers.
- Collected essential medical information and documented data in EHR platform.
- Tested patients' visual fields and ocular motility and completed full patient work-ups.
- Transferred knowledge by training ophthalmic assistants, technicians and interns.
Float Med Surg Certified Nursing Assistant
Emonics Connecting Talent With Providence Swedish
12.2024 - Current
- Cared for residents in a hospital setting with daily living activities. Such as hygiene, grooming, bathing, feeding, ambulation, comfort, patient request.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Assisted with daily rounds, vitals, blood sugars, temperature, transporting, emergency, documenting observations, administering treatments.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning, sterilizing equipment, turning rooms, handwashing and wearing PPE as needed.
- Delivered individualized patient care with support, empathy, communication, high quality care, active listening and great bedside manner
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
Evergreen Hospital
Kirkland, WA
07.2024 - 10.2024
- Conducted ophthalmic testing including visual acuity, refraction, and color vision assessments.
- Monitored post-operative patients to evaluate healing progress and recovery.
- Maintained cleanliness of examination rooms and clinical areas for patient safety.
- Addressed patient inquiries with accurate information and empathetic support.
Travel Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
Pacer Staffing Through Kaiser Permanente
01.2024 - 07.2024
- Operated and maintained ophthalmic equipment such as Acuity monitors, IOL Master, AutoRefractor, OCT, Pachymetry, Slit lamps, HVF, Topography, Immersion, Tonometry, Lensometry
- Educated patients and relations on ocular health and safety, promoting good eye care. Pre-op and post procedures.
- Administered ophthalmic drops, ointments, focusing on patient comfort. Reviewed Ocular medications with patient
- Maintained inventory of medical supplies and tools to address needs of patients.
- Worked well with patients, staff and providers.
- Completed 13 week contract. and 7 week extension 0ffered. Technician position offered but declined for a few months vacation. Would love to join in the for coming months.
Travel Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
Synergy Staffing Through St. Luke' Hospital
10.2023 - 01.2024
- Gathered patient histories, took measurements and completed diagnostic tests as part of detailed ophthalmic evaluations.
- Administered ophthalmic drops and ointments, focusing on patient comfort.
- Operated and maintained ophthalmic equipment for patient eye exams. Prepared and align patients procedures such as Laser and minor surgery's
- Educated patients and relations on ocular health and safety, promoting good eye care.
- 13 week assignment completed. Was offered extension but decline due to committing to another travel assignment. Advised Manager, I enjoyed working here and would like to return in the future.
Travel Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
ATC West Staffing Through Kaiser Permanente
10.2023 - 10.2023
- Operated and maintained ophthalmic equipment in alignment with safety procedures.
- Administered ophthalmic drops and ointments, focusing on patient comfort.
- Presented preliminary medical evaluation of clinical patients, delivering comprehensive reports to physicians.
- Obtained optical pressures, checked visual acuities and administered slit lamp exams to identify issues.
- Managed about 20 more patients a day with providers
- Completed 10 day strike job at Kaiser Permanente
Certified Nursing Assistant Temporary
Life Care Center
05.2023 - 10.2023
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Managed about 11-13 patients per shift
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
Florida Eye Specialist
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Directed patients to exam rooms for initial evaluations and intake to aide physicians with carrying out efficient appointments.
- Gathered patient histories, took measurements and completed diagnostic tests as part of detailed ophthalmic evaluations.
- Obtained optical pressures, checked visual acuities and administered slit lamp exams to identify issues.
- Conducted Goldman and Humphrey Visual Field Testing as part of overall vision evaluation.
- Measured intraocular pressure using Goldman and Tonopen tonometry process.
- 60 day average patient or more with 3-4 technicians
Travel Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
Favorite Healthcare Staffing
04.2022 - 06.2022
- Documented patient medical history and information utilizing Epic with commitment to accuracy.
- Conducted Goldman and Humphrey Visual Field Testing as part of overall vision evaluation. Checked IOP afterwards.
- Used Lensometer to measure and record lens power of existing prescriptive spectacles.
- Triaged phone calls from patients and outside contacts and handled in order of importance.
- Worked with wide range of ages. From infants, a months old to elderly.
- Completed 13 week contract
Travel Certified Nursing Assistant
ATC Healthcare
02.2022 - 04.2022
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Applied strict policy of PPE with patients during Covid-19
- Completed assignment. Company offered PDM and accepted.
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
Polyclinic Medical Center
01.2021 - 02.2022
- Gathered patient histories, took measurements and completed diagnostic tests as part of detailed ophthalmic evaluations.
- Provided patients with detailed instructions for pre- and post-op care under physician supervision to promote healing and optimal recovery strategies.
- Promoted positive and smooth patient flow throughout facility, encouraging more efficient operations and boosting patient satisfaction.
- Operated ophthalmic equipment for patient eye examinations and prepared patients for examinations and surgeries.
- Average patient flow with 2-3 technicians 40 or more
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
Eye Associates Of NorthWest PC
11.2017 - 12.2020
- Gathered patient histories, took measurements and completed diagnostic tests as part of detailed ophthalmic evaluations.
- Cleaned or sterilized ophthalmic or surgical instruments.
- Measured intraocular pressure using Goldman and Tonopen tonometry process.
- Conducted Goldman and Humphrey Visual Field Testing as part of overall vision evaluation.
- Clinic patients flow 40 daily with two technicians
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
Jacksonville Eye Center
07.2015 - 10.2017
- Conducted initial eye exam. Gathered information why patient is here.
- Checked vision, IOP, EOM, Peripheral vision, diplopia, stereo.
- Performed diagnostic testing such as OCT, VF, PACHY, Refraction. Coached patient on contact lenses I & R.
- Prepared patients for pre op and post surgery, for Cataracts, Lasik, PRK and in house minor surgeries.
- Promoted positive and smooth patient flow throughout the facility, encouraging more efficient operations and boosting patient satisfaction.
- Managed patients flow about 70-100 patients a day with 4-5 technicians.
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
North Florida Eye Center
07.2014 - 07.2015
- Recorded patient history to help ophthalmologists determine diagnoses and treatment plans.
- Performed visual field testing to measure patients' peripheral vision to determine any visual field loss.
- Directed patients to exam rooms for initial evaluations and intake to aide physicians with carrying out efficient appointments.
- Cleaned or sterilized ophthalmic or surgical instruments.
- Promoted positive and smooth patient flow throughout the facility, encouraging more efficient operations and boosting patient satisfaction.
- Managed about 30- 40 patients day with two technicians
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
Envision Eye Specialist
05.2012 - 07.2014
- Operated and maintained ophthalmic equipment in alignment with safety procedures.
- Presented preliminary medical evaluation of clinical patients, delivering comprehensive reports to physicians.
- Documented patient medical history and information utilizing Epic with commitment to accuracy.
- Administered ophthalmic drops and ointments, focusing on patient comfort.
- Average patient flow with 3-4 technicians 50 or more
Education
Certified Nursing Assistant Program
Florida State College
Jacksonville, FL11-2009
GED -
Florida State College
Jacksonville, FLAssociate of Applied Science - Ophthalmology/ Ophthalmic Technician Program
Florida State College
Jacksonville, FLSkills
- Ophthalmic technician & CNA
- Bedside manner, giving my full attention to the patient
- Prescription verification on lensometer or automated Instrument sterilization, autoclave
- Contact lens fitting, soft and hard lenses
- Visual field testing, Superior 36, Macula, Stroke
- Slit-lamp biomicroscopy, performing a sweep of the cornea surface
- Visual acuity testing, tumbling E, Children chart, Manual refractions, in plus or minus form
- Preliminary testing, vision, EOM, Pupils
- Diagnostic testing, IOL Master, Corneal topography, Manual k reading & auto
- Patient-focused care
- Conducting intakes and outtakes
- Documenting behaviors
- Collecting specimens
- Preparing meals
- Collecting vitals
- Instrument sterilization
- Critical thinking
- Attention to detail
- Time management
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
- Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) - Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO).
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - State Boards of Nursing.
References
Teaera 253-753-4078
Lan 425-585-8379
Charlene 904-629-4528
Timeline
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
Kaiser Permanente
05.2025 - Current
Float Med Surg Certified Nursing Assistant
Emonics Connecting Talent With Providence Swedish
12.2024 - Current
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
Evergreen Hospital
07.2024 - 10.2024
Travel Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
Pacer Staffing Through Kaiser Permanente
01.2024 - 07.2024
Travel Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
Synergy Staffing Through St. Luke' Hospital
10.2023 - 01.2024
Travel Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
ATC West Staffing Through Kaiser Permanente
10.2023 - 10.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant Temporary
Life Care Center
05.2023 - 10.2023
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
Florida Eye Specialist
08.2022 - 11.2022
Travel Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
Favorite Healthcare Staffing
04.2022 - 06.2022
Travel Certified Nursing Assistant
ATC Healthcare
02.2022 - 04.2022
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
Polyclinic Medical Center
01.2021 - 02.2022
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
Eye Associates Of NorthWest PC
11.2017 - 12.2020
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
Jacksonville Eye Center
07.2015 - 10.2017
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
North Florida Eye Center
07.2014 - 07.2015
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
Envision Eye Specialist
05.2012 - 07.2014
Certified Nursing Assistant Program
Florida State College
GED -
Florida State College
Associate of Applied Science - Ophthalmology/ Ophthalmic Technician Program
Florida State College
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