Kimani Harper
Jacksonville
Summary
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant with a strong background in eye care delivery, skilled in performing various ophthalmic procedures and diagnostic tests, including glaucoma, cataracts, cornea, and oculoplastics. Expertise in patient education and interaction fosters trust and rapport while effectively addressing concerns. Proven success in enhancing patient satisfaction and operational efficiency through a blend of technical skills and an empathetic approach. Committed to delivering superior patient-centered care by combining clinical proficiency with compassionate service.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
Coastal Vision Center
Fernandina Beach, FL
09.2023 - Current
- Instructed patients on proper use of contact lenses and eyeglasses.
- Performed administrative tasks such as filing documents, answering phones.
- Prepared patient charts prior to each visit including relevant past medical history.
- Cleaned, sterilized, and maintained ophthalmic instruments according to established protocols.
- Operated diagnostic instruments such as optical coherence tomography and fundus cameras.
- Administered eye drops to patients as directed by physician.
- Collected data from visual field testing, retinal imaging, corneal topography.
- Educated patients on pre-operative and post-operative care instructions effectively.
- Measured intraocular pressure using Goldman and Tonopen tonometry process.
- Conducted Goldman and Humphrey Visual Field Testing as part of overall vision evaluation.
- Familiar with LASIK,PRK,DSEK,DMAEK, RK, pterygium removals, and cornea transplants
- Assisted oculoplastic specialist with blepharoplasty, hordeolum removal, ptosis repair, ectropion/ectorpion repair
- Familiar with cataract removals (basic standard, multifocal, monofocal, LAL)
- Experience with dry eye testing (Schirmers test, tear osmolarity, inflammadry)
- Experience with keratoconus, Fuchs dystrophy, and corneal scarring
Cashier
Panda Express
Yulee, FL
07.2022 - 07.2024
- Assisted customers over the phone regarding store operations, product information and order placement.
- Stocked shelves with merchandise when needed.
- Followed company security procedures for handling large sums of money.
- Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
- Resolved customer complaints professionally in accordance with company policy.
Ophthalmic Technician
Americas Best Contacts And Eyeclasses
Jacksonville, FL
07.2023 - 09.2023
- Performed administrative tasks such as filing documents, answering phones.
- Scheduled appointments for patients based on their availability.
- Communicated with patients to obtain and document medical histories.
Cashier
Zaxbys
Jacksonville, FL
02.2021 - 07.2023
- Assisted customers over the phone regarding store operations, product information and order placement.
- Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.
- Followed company security procedures for handling large sums of money.
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
Education
High School Diploma -
Paxon
Jacksonville, FL05.2022
Skills
- Ophthalmic instrumentation
- Patient education
- Visual field testing
- Diagnostic imaging
- Instrument sterilization
- Data collection
- Customer service
- Appointment scheduling
- Supply restocking
- Glaucoma screening techniques
- Fundus photography proficiency
- Manual refractions
- Corneal topography analysis
- Medication administration
- Optical coherence tomography
- Ocular disease recognition
- Pachymetry knowledge
- Autorefractor operation
- Medical history obtainment
- Patient information documentation
- Preliminary testing
- Examination room preparation
- Eye anatomy
- Surgical care
- Amsler grid testing
- Certified ophthalmic assistant (COA)
- Electronic health records
- Tear testing
- Pre/Post operative care
- Biometry
Affiliations
Dr. Roberts (Cornea Specialist/Cataract Surgeon)
Dr. Jasper-Trotter (Oculoplastic Surgeon)
Dr. Stackhouse (Cataract Surgeon/Glaucoma Specialist)
Dr. Cwikla (Dry Eye Specialist)
Certification
- COA
- Food and Safety license
Timeline
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
Coastal Vision Center
09.2023 - Current
Ophthalmic Technician
Americas Best Contacts And Eyeclasses
07.2023 - 09.2023
Cashier
Panda Express
07.2022 - 07.2024
Cashier
Zaxbys
02.2021 - 07.2023
High School Diploma -
Paxon