Maria Christina Baradi
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Skilled certified ophthalmic assistant with three years experience in this position. Has overall nineteen years of experience in the field of ophthalmology. Compassionate towards patients and dedicated towards giving quality service. Great team player, highly motivated, willing to be trained and train others. Has attention to details to complement present skill set.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Ophthalmic Medical and Surgical Assistant
Kings Eye Center Medical Group, Inc.
03.2015 - 09.2018
- Conducted preliminary history taking and recorded information on paper and electronic medical records, ensuring that patient privacy was safeguarded according to HIPAA regulations
- Assisted ophthalmologists by preparing patients for examinations and procedures
- Performed diagnostic tests
- Provided patient education and care during visits and in the perioperative period
- Administered eye drops with proper handling
- Scheduled appointments
- Facilitated referrals to other specialists when needed
- Ensured timely prescription refills
- Ensured patient safety by disinfecting and maintaining proper care of office instruments; by sterilization and proper handling of surgical instruments
- Assisted in various surgical procedures
Ophthalmologist
Public Hospitals Authority, The Bahamas
08.2008 - 07.2013
Medical and surgical management of eye diseases; prescription of eyeglasses; ordered diagnostic tests and interpreted results.
Ophthalmologist
Private Practice
03.2000 - 08.2008
Medical and surgical treatment of eye diseases; prescription of eyeglasses; ordered diagnostic tests and interpreted results.
Ophthalmology Resident
Department of Health - Philippines
01.1998 - 12.2000
- Conducted thorough eye examinations and identifying ocular abnormalities.
- Conducted diagnostic tests.
- Assisted in and performed various ophthalmic surgeries, contributing to successful patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop comprehensive treatment plans for patients with complex ocular conditions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
University of The Philippines Manila
M.D. - General Medicine
UERM Memorial Medical Center
04.1996
Skills
- History taking, medical and ophthalmic terminology
- Visual acuity and color vision testing
- Ocular motility assessment
- Pupillary function assessment
- Intraocular pressure measurement (applanation, Tonopen)
- Slit lamp biomicroscopy
- Autorefraction with keratometry, lensometry
- OCT, Automated Visual Field Perimetry, Corneal Topography (Pentacam), Fundus Photography, IOL Master
- Proper administration of eye drops
- Office equipment disinfection; surgical instrument sterilization
Certification
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant - Feb 2016 to Feb 2028
Diplomate, Philippine Board of Ophthalmology - since Nov 2005 (no expiration)
Basic Life Support Certificate - Dec 2023 to Dec 2025
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certificate - Jan 2024 to Jan 2026
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Tagalog
Native or Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Ophthalmic Medical and Surgical Assistant
Kings Eye Center Medical Group, Inc.
03.2015 - 09.2018
Ophthalmologist
Public Hospitals Authority, The Bahamas
08.2008 - 07.2013
Ophthalmologist
Private Practice
03.2000 - 08.2008
Ophthalmology Resident
Department of Health - Philippines
01.1998 - 12.2000
M.D. - General Medicine
UERM Memorial Medical Center
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
University of The Philippines Manila
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