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Kara Turner

Parker,CO

Summary

Eloquent Ophthalmic Technician with 25 years of experience eager to secure a lead ophthalmic technician role in a busy practice. Skilled in testing and measuring eye functions to assist ophthalmologists in treating and diagnosing eye diseases and disorders. Superb problem-solving and time management skills with showing compassion when dealing with patients.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Practice Leader

ICON Eyecare
Denver, CO
02.2024 - Current
  • Perform visual acuity tests, Icare, Goldmann, refraction and other entrance testing.
  • Maintained records of patient medical histories and test results.
  • Provided assistance in the preparation of equipment for procedures.
  • Operated diagnostic instruments such as optical coherence tomography(Heidelberg), Optos, Corneal topography, Argos, Lenstar, Visual Field Testing, Scout Pro to assess tear film quality, ARC Scan measurements for ICL surgery
  • Managing clinic flow with multiple doctors in clinic daily
  • Lead tech for training, educating technicians
  • Assessed skill sets and protocols of technicians
  • Perform reviews of technicians
  • Facilitated team meetings to discuss challenges and successes within the practice.
  • Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while maintaining a high level of professionalism.
  • Created training materials for new employees regarding best practices in healthcare delivery.

Lead Ophthalmic Technician

Insight Vision Group
Parker, CO
5/26/15 - 02.2024
  • Certified scribe; proficient in both written and EMR charting
  • Mange 8 Doctor’s schedule's
  • Proficient in refracting plus and minus cylinder
    Checking VA’s, Dilating patients, detailed history taking Proficient in Goldmann tonometry and I care,
  • Proficient in slit lamp, to evaluate contact lenses, cornea and Anterior chamber angles
  • Proficient in Zeiss OCT-Nerve imaging, Disc imaging, Corneal pachymetry, Angles and
    Tear Film
  • Proficient in Humphrey VF
  • Proficient with Optovue; Nerve imaging, Disc imagine, Corneal pachymetry, Angles
  • Perform measurements for cataract implants using: Pentacam, Lenstar, Manual
    Keratometry, Immersion(A-Scan),B-Scan’s, Argos
  • Perform Lipiview Imaging, Consent for Lipiflow treatment, and assisting with insertion and
    removal of activators
  • Certified to perform IPL laser treatments for dry eyes
  • Responsible for training/certifications for all technicians
  • Write technician schedules for 5 locations, Managing technician team of 20+ employees; responsible for technician review's, hiring/firing technicians, write-up's any disciplinary actions correlated to the technician team, team building activities and meetings
  • Assisting Dr. with D&I’s, foreign body removal, eye injections, SLT's or PI's done in office
  • Certified phlebotomist; perform blood draws and mix serum tears, Wrote serum tears protocols.
  • Certified on Allegretto laser, Certified on Zeimer laser, assist in surgery for Lasik, PRK, Corneal Cross Linking.
  • Certified on Lensx and ORA, assist in Cataract surgery.

Lead Ophthalmic Technician

Colorado Cataract & Laser
Parker, CO
1/13/13 - 5/6/15
  • Cataract Counseling and Consenting, calling patients after surgery
  • Perform entrance testing, VA's, Enter chief complaint and update health history into patients EHR
  • Perform all need testing; VF, Fundus photos, OCT(Ziess), IOL Master, Lipiview Scans
  • Write schedule for technicians, in charge of supply ordering for two clinics
  • Managing clinic flow with multiple doctors in clinic daily
  • Assist Dr. with D&I’s, foreign body removal, and chalazion removal’s

Education

Certified Laser Specialist -

Rocky Mountain Laser College
Lakewood, CO
09.2023

Esthetician - Esthetics

School of Medical And Botanical Esthetics
Denver, CO
01.2022

Skills

  • Patient Relations
  • Preliminary Testing
  • Intake Management
  • Minor Surgery Assistance
  • Managing Technician Team

Accomplishments

  • COA
  • Certified Scribe
  • Certified Phlebotomist
  • Certified on Lumemis IPL Laser
  • Certified on Ellex 500 Laser
  • Certified in Microdermabrasion
  • Certified on Zeimer Laser
  • Certified on Lensx Laser
  • Certified Laser Specialist; CO2 Laser, IPL Laser, Q-Switch Laser, Radio Frequency
  • Certified in Sugar Waxing
  • Certified in Microneedling
  • Certified in Chemical Peels

Timeline

Practice Leader

ICON Eyecare
02.2024 - Current

Lead Ophthalmic Technician

Insight Vision Group
5/26/15 - 02.2024

Lead Ophthalmic Technician

Colorado Cataract & Laser
1/13/13 - 5/6/15

Certified Laser Specialist -

Rocky Mountain Laser College

Esthetician - Esthetics

School of Medical And Botanical Esthetics

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