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Karen Ybarra

Tyler,TX

Summary

Certified Ophthalmic Technician with over 25 years of expertise skilled in advanced diagnostic testing and patient triage. Proficient in applanation tonometry, OCT, visual field, and assisting minor procedures ensuring exceptional patient care while maintaining HIPAA compliance. Recognized for enhancing operational efficiency and delivering compassionate support in a fast-paced environment.

Work History

Certified Ophthalmic Technician

Heaton Eye Associates
  • Accurate documentation of patient chief complaints and histories
  • Scribing.
  • ICD10 and CPT coding
  • Measured intraocular pressure using Goldman and Tonopen tonometry process.
  • Prioritized patient privacy and confidentiality, consistently following HIPAA regulations in all aspects of work.
  • Triaged phone calls from patients and outside contacts and handled in order of importance.
  • Assisted in minor procedures and maintained the clean room using ultrasonic cleaner and autoclave.
  • Testing as ordered; OCT, VF, Pentacam, fundus photography, Optos

Enhanced patient care by performing accurate and efficient diagnostic testing in ophthalmology procedures.

Education

Bachelor In Science - Biology

Stephen F. Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX

Skills

  • Slit lamp usage and maintenance; Goldman, Haag Streit, Zeiss
  • Refractive error correction
  • Visual field testing
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Patient histories
  • Ophthalmic imaging
  • Optical Coherence Tomography OCT
  • Penatcam
  • I trace
  • Applanation tonometry
  • Preoperative preparation
  • Assisting Minor Procedures
  • Clean room, ultrasonic cleaner, autoclave
  • Scribing
  • NextGen, EHR
  • ICD10 and CPT coding
  • Tech calls
  • Triage
  • Scheduling

Timeline

Certified Ophthalmic Technician

Heaton Eye Associates

Bachelor In Science - Biology

Stephen F. Austin State University
Karen Ybarra