KATHERINE DELGADO
Edgewater,NJ
Summary
Detailed-oriented healthcare professional with 12 years of experience supporting high-volume ophthalmology practices through exceptional administrative coordination, patient communication and workflow management. Skilled in documentation, scheduling, EMR systems and cross-department collaboration. Known for maintaining accuracy in fast-paced environments, improving clinic efficiency and delivering a positive patient experience.
Overview
1
1
Certification
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Ophthalmic Technician
University Hospital
Newark, NJ
07.2025 - Current
- Performs and documents in Epic the patient intake to include chief complaint and HPI. Performs basic level ophthalmic screening to include visual acuity, tonometry, refraction, and Tonopen measurement.
Ophthalmic Technician/Scribe/FA tech
Omni Eye Services
Elmwood Park, NJ
03.2022 - 05.2025
- Obtained accurate HPI and medical history. Scribed with doctors and performed appropriate billing for visits. Responsible for booking cataract and glaucoma surgeries as well as counseling patients on post-operative care. Performed fluorescein angiography. Trained new technicians with clinic flow and proper documentation.
Ophthalmic Technician/Scribe
Wyckoff Ophthalmology
Wyckoff, NJ
04.2021 - 03.2022
- Recorded HPI, medical history, medications and ocular history. Instructed patients on medications, tests and procedures. Contact lens/scleral lens trainings and fittings. Scribed with physicians and assisted in minor in office procedures.
Lead Ophthalmic Technician/Scribe
Eye South Partners
Atlanta, GA
05.2017 - 04.2021
- Obtained intraocular pressures via goldmann applanation, iCare, tonopen. Completed accurate and efficient workups with correct history, vision, motility, pupils, CVF and medication. Exam coding and billing as a scribe. Assisted in minor in office procedures. Managed supplies and equipment for satellite offices.
Ophthalmic Technician
New York Eye Institute
Orangeburg, NJ
04.2016 - 04.2017
- Documented ocular and medical history. Performed necessary diagnostic testing as well as manifest refractions. Assisted with fluorescein angiography. Scribed for physician and ensured proper documentation of impression and plan. Performed insertions and removal of contact lenses with patients.
Sterilizing Technician/Ophthalmic Technician
Advanced Eye Center
Gainesville, GA
04.2013 - 07.2015
- Performed diagnostic testing such as OCT, HVF, IOL Master, corneal topography, etc. Decontaminated and sterilized medical instruments.
Education
Phlebotomy -
Americation Career And Training School
Newark02.2023
Skills
- Patient scheduling and appointment coordination
- Bilingual (Spanish)
- EMR documentation (Epic, Nextech, NextGen, Compulink, EMA, IO)
- Patient care and surgical scheduling
- Ophthalmic imaging expertise
- Telephone triage
Certification
- Ophthalmic Scribe Certified — 2020
- OSHA 30-hr Construction Safety and Health — 2021
- Certified Ophthalmic Assistant — 2021
- Phlebotomy Certified — 2023
- BLS certified — 2023
Timeline
Ophthalmic Technician
University Hospital
07.2025 - Current
Ophthalmic Technician/Scribe/FA tech
Omni Eye Services
03.2022 - 05.2025
Ophthalmic Technician/Scribe
Wyckoff Ophthalmology
04.2021 - 03.2022
Lead Ophthalmic Technician/Scribe
Eye South Partners
05.2017 - 04.2021
Ophthalmic Technician
New York Eye Institute
04.2016 - 04.2017
Sterilizing Technician/Ophthalmic Technician
Advanced Eye Center
04.2013 - 07.2015
Phlebotomy -
Americation Career And Training School