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
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licentiate in Optometry and Optics
Dilaida Rodriguez Avila
Holguin, Holguin
09.2014 - 08.2022
Performed initial patient screenings, including visual acuity and color vision tests.
Assisted in the fitting of eyeglasses and contact lenses for patients.
Operated advanced ophthalmic equipment such as retinoscopes and lensometers to measure the refractive power of eyes.
Provided patient education on contact lenses care and proper usage.
Maintained accurate records of patient visits, examinations, prescriptions, and treatments in electronic health record systems.
Conducted preliminary eye exams using various instruments such as keratometers and tonometers to assess vision problems.
Administered diagnostic tests to detect glaucoma, cataracts, and other vision issues.
Prepared solutions for eye irrigation procedures when necessary.
Ordered contact lenses per physician's prescription instructions.
Managed inventory levels of optical supplies such as frames, lenses, and contact lenses.
Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of patient information at all times.
Cleaned examination rooms between patients for safety purposes.
Sterilized ophthalmic instruments after each use according to established protocols.
Instructed patients on how to properly insert and remove soft contact lenses.
Filed documents in accordance with office filing system requirements.
Assisted optometrists and ophthalmologists during comprehensive eye examinations by providing support with instrumentation needs.
Informed patients about available eyeglass frame styles based on individual preferences.
Reviewed purchase orders for accuracy before submitting them for processing.
Examined eyes with instruments and pharmaceutical agents to determine visual acuity.
Cleaned and performed minor maintenance on examination equipment and glasses.
Assisted patients in finding correct medications, eyeglasses and contact lenses.
Assisted with visual field testing, ocular photography, optical coherence tomography and pre-exam data collection.
Supported optometrist with vision screenings and exams by prepping rooms with medical instruments.
Assisted with lens and glasses creation and packaging.
Led patients to exam rooms, collected medical histories and asked questions regarding health and current medications to provide physicians with optimal initial data.
Screened patients for issues and eye diseases, checking visual acuity, color plates, pupil dilation and papillary function.
Communicated with patients to obtain and document medical histories.
Promoted healthy vision by counseling and educating patients.
Conducted tonometry or tonography tests to measure intraocular pressure.
Evaluated prescriptions along with clients' work and personal visual requirements.
Addressed issues noted during preliminary examinations with physician to provide important information and boost appointment success.
Determined most appropriate tools and treatments for specific eye problems.