Karen Lorena Rovira
Warrenton,VA
Summary
Dynamic Ophthalmic Assistant with extensive experience at Northern Virginia Ophthalmologist, excelling in surgical assisting and patient care. Proven ability to enhance clinic efficiency and improve patient understanding of treatment plans. Skilled in tonometry and fostering collaborative environments, ensuring high-quality care and compliance with HIPAA regulations.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Teacher
Warrenton United Methodist Preschool
08.2022 - 10.2024
- Administered eye medications for dilation and treatment.
- Trained new ophthalmic assistants on proper techniques for conducting examinations, resulting in a more efficient clinical staff overall.
- Maintained compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding patient privacy while handling sensitive medical information daily.
- Operated and maintained ophthalmic equipment in alignment with safety procedures.
- Supported ophthalmologists during surgical procedures by preparing patients for surgery, sterilizing instruments, and passing required tools efficiently.
- Increased patient comprehension of treatment plans by effectively explaining procedures and addressing concerns.
- Checked patient vision, field, fundus, and other aspects for ophthalmologist.
- Assisted in the diagnosis of ocular conditions by performing various tests such as visual acuity measurements, tonometry readings, and optical coherence tomography scans.
- Obtained optical pressures, checked visual acuities and administered slit lamp exams to identify issues.
- Enhanced clinic efficiency by maintaining clean and organized examination rooms, ensuring proper equipment functionality.
- Obtained and recorded patient medical history and past ocular history.
- Provided comprehensive support during emergency situations requiring immediate intervention or coordination of care amongst multiple providers within the healthcare facility.
- Reviewed surgical plans and patient charts in order to prepare correct paperwork.
- Performed visual field testing to measure patients' peripheral vision to determine any visual field loss.
- Triaged phone calls from patients and outside contacts and handled in order of importance.
Ophthalmic Assistant
Northern Virginia Ophthalmologist
05.2005 - 05.2016
- Administered eye medications for dilation and treatment.
- Trained new ophthalmic assistants on proper techniques for conducting examinations, resulting in a more efficient clinical staff overall.
- Maintained compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding patient privacy while handling sensitive medical information daily.
- Operated and maintained ophthalmic equipment in alignment with safety procedures.
- Supported ophthalmologists during surgical procedures by preparing patients for surgery, sterilizing instruments, and passing required tools efficiently.
- Increased patient comprehension of treatment plans by effectively explaining procedures and addressing concerns.
- Checked patient vision, field, fundus, and other aspects for ophthalmologist.
- Assisted in the diagnosis of ocular conditions by performing various tests such as visual acuity measurements, tonometry readings, and optical coherence tomography scans.
- Obtained optical pressures, checked visual acuities and administered slit lamp exams to identify issues.
- Enhanced clinic efficiency by maintaining clean and organized examination rooms, ensuring proper equipment functionality.
- Obtained and recorded patient medical history and past ocular history.
- Provided comprehensive support during emergency situations requiring immediate intervention or coordination of care amongst multiple providers within the healthcare facility.
- Reviewed surgical plans and patient charts in order to prepare correct paperwork.
- Performed visual field testing to measure patients' peripheral vision to determine any visual field loss.
- Triaged phone calls from patients and outside contacts and handled in order of importance.
Education
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant -
Georgetown University
Washington, DC2014
Skills
- Ophthalmic terminology
- Glaucoma screening
- Surgical assisting
- Patient care
- Corneal topography
- Slit-lamp examination
- Refractive error assessment
- Phoropter use
- Contact lens fitting
- Tonometry experience
- Minor surgery assistance
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
Warrenton United Methodist Preschool
08.2022 - 10.2024
Ophthalmic Assistant
Northern Virginia Ophthalmologist
05.2005 - 05.2016
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant -
Georgetown University
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