Katherine Preusch
Buffalo
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Opthlamic Technician
Buffalo Ophthalmology
Orchard Park, NY
04.2024 - Current
- Operated diagnostic equipment to assist in eye examinations and assessments.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Collaborated with ophthalmologists to prepare patients for surgical procedures.
- Educated patients on post-operative care and medication usage.
- Trained junior technicians on best practices and operational procedures.
- Trained new technicians on standard operating procedures, ensuring consistency across the team.
- Demonstrated adaptability when faced with new challenges or technologies, enabling quick mastery of necessary skills.
Opthlamic Technician
OCLI Opthmology Assoicates
Williamsville, NY
02.2023 - 04.2024
- Conducted patient vision tests, ensuring accurate measurements and data collection.
- Assisted in the preparation and maintenance of ophthalmic equipment for examinations.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to streamline patient workflow and enhance service delivery.
- Mentored junior technicians on best practices for patient care and equipment usage.
Optometrist Assistant
Legarreta Eye Center
Buffalo, NY
06.2021 - 02.2023
- Assisted with visual field testing, ocular photography, optical coherence tomography and pre-exam data collection.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments, and greeted patients
- Verified appointment times with patients, preparing charts, pre-admission and consent forms.
- Oversaw patient registration, insurance verification, form completion and appointment scheduling to maintain operational efficiency.
- Supported administrative staff by processing payments.
- Process online billing for the office using CPT and ICD-10 codes
Optical Assistant
Visionworks
Cheektowaga, NY
08.2017 - 05.2021
- Maintained clean, organized and well-stocked examination rooms by resetting spaces between appointments.
- Obtained accurate patient histories through detailed interviews and documented information in EHR.
- Verify insurances for all patient appointments
Education
Associate of Science - Medical Billing And Coding
Ultimate Medical Academy - Clearwater
Clearwater, FL08-2017
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting
Bryant And Stratton College
Getzville, NY08-2007
Skills
- Proper sterilization techniques
- Data entry
- Charting expertise
- Stocking supplies
- Patient scheduling
- Organizational skills
- Written/Verbal communication
Timeline
Lead Opthlamic Technician
Buffalo Ophthalmology
04.2024 - Current
Opthlamic Technician
OCLI Opthmology Assoicates
02.2023 - 04.2024
Optometrist Assistant
Legarreta Eye Center
06.2021 - 02.2023
Optical Assistant
Visionworks
08.2017 - 05.2021
Associate of Science - Medical Billing And Coding
Ultimate Medical Academy - Clearwater
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting
Bryant And Stratton College