Luis Christie
Far Rockaway,NY
Summary
Articulate Ophthalmic Technician talented in handling the medical end of facility work. Accomplished at assessing pupils, confrontation fields and anterior chamber depths. Well-organized and efficient with sound knowledge of medical terminology and various eye diseases.
Experienced with ophthalmic procedures and patient care. Utilizes diagnostic equipment and techniques to assist in comprehensive eye examinations. Knowledge of patient communication and clinical procedures ensures efficient and effective support for ophthalmologists.
Utilizing programs to help perform refractions all across the country
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Ophthalmic Technician
DigitalOptometrics
07.2020 - Current
- Triaged phone calls from patients and outside contacts and handled in order of importance.
- Measured and recorded visual acuity.
- Provided exceptional customer service to all patients, addressing concerns promptly and compassionately.
- Communicate with local technicians and remote doctors on patient's ophthalmic health.
- Evaluate patient eyeglass prescriptions through visual acuity assessments nationwide.
- Refracted via remote Reichert and Marco
- Refracted between 30-50 patients daily.
Ophthalmic Technician
Ophthalmic Consultants of Long Island
09.2017 - 07.2020
- Assisted ophthalmologists in performing complex ocular procedures, ensuring high-quality patient outcomes.
- Assessed visual acuity using various testing methods such as Snellen charts or autorefractors, contributing to accurate diagnoses.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing efficient and accurate diagnostic testing.
- Educated patients on proper contact lens use and care to minimize complications like infections or corneal damage.
- Used Lensometer to measure and record lens power of existing prescriptive spectacles.
- Refracting to patients to endure accurate eyeglass prescriptions.
- Performed thorough medical history assessments as part of the pre-examination process for new patients.
- Instilled anesthetic drops and assisted in laser treatments and minor procedures.
- Administered visual acuity tests to measure patient ability to see clearly at different distances and identify visual impairments.
- Recorded patient history to help ophthalmologists determine diagnoses and treatment plans.
- Performed Fundus Photos, Corneal Topography, IOL Master, Optos, OCT, and Pachymetry on patients.
- Educated patients and relations on ocular health and safety, promoting good eye care.
- Worked well with patients, staff, and eye care related representatives to carry out successful office- and patient-related work each day.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
New York Institute of Technology
Old Westbury, NY05-2016
Skills
- Patient care
- Diagnostic testing
- Medical history documentation
- Vision testing
- Ophthalmic terminology
- Certified ophthalmic assistant (COA)
- Effective communication
- Customer service
- Patient relations
- Medical EMR, Microsoft programs
- Inventory Management
- Coordinator for clients and vendors
Certification
- Ophthalmic Scribe Certification (OSC) - Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO).
- Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) - Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO).
Languages
English
Timeline
Ophthalmic Technician
DigitalOptometrics
07.2020 - Current
Ophthalmic Technician
Ophthalmic Consultants of Long Island
09.2017 - 07.2020
- Ophthalmic Scribe Certification (OSC) - Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO).
- Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) - Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO).
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
New York Institute of Technology
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