Lisa Fite
Cold Spring,KY
Summary
Dynamic Certified Ophthalmic Technician with extensive experience at Cincinnati Children's Hospital, excelling in ocular motility testing and patient education. Proven ability to enhance patient care through effective appointment scheduling and collaboration with healthcare teams. Committed to continuous learning and improving technical skills in pediatric ophthalmology and low vision assessment.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Ophthalmic Technician
Cincinnati Children's Hospital
04.2003 - Current
- Assisted in patient preparation for ophthalmic examinations and procedures.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of examination rooms and equipment.
- Supported the administration of diagnostic tests, ensuring accurate data collection.
- Educated parents on child eye conditions
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health record systems.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to enhance patient experience and workflow efficiency.
- Engaged in continuous learning opportunities to improve technical skills and knowledge base.
- Triaged phone calls from patients and outside contacts and handled in order of importance.
- Applied eye medications and drops to dilate pupils in preparation for examinations.
- Assisting previous division director and current division director
- Working in Low vision clinic
Ophthalmic Technician
Garbig Family Eye Care
06.1991 - 04.2003
- Conducted comprehensive patient screenings, including visual acuity tests and intraocular pressure assessments.
- Assisted in administering and monitoring various ophthalmic diagnostic procedures to ensure accurate results.
- Performed thorough medical history assessments as part of the pre-examination process for new patients.
- Trained new ophthalmic technicians on clinic protocols, fostering teamwork within the practice.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment for optimal patient care and equipment maintenance.
- Reduced wait times for patients by efficiently managing appointment schedules and coordinating with other staff members.
- Collaborated with ophthalmologists to develop tailored treatment plans based on individual patient needs.
- Assist in contact lens fittings
- Helping patient find glasses and assisting in fitting them
Education
High School Diploma -
Campbell County High School
Alexandria KYNorthern Kentucky University
Highland Height KYSkills
- Ocular motility testing
- Patient examinations
- Ophthalmic instrumentation
- Appointment scheduling
- Medical history taking
- Color vision testing
- Pediatric ophthalmology
- Pachymetry proficiency
- Low vision assessment
- Obtaining medical histories
- Autorefractor usage
- HIPAA compliance
Accomplishments
- Achieved Certified Ophthalmology Assistant by completing COA examination with accuracy and efficiency.
- Achieved triage technician role through effectively helping with trial of role
Certification
- COA - Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
Timeline
Certified Ophthalmic Technician
Cincinnati Children's Hospital
04.2003 - Current
Ophthalmic Technician
Garbig Family Eye Care
06.1991 - 04.2003
High School Diploma -
Campbell County High School
Northern Kentucky University
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