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Marina Oliphant

Avon,IN

Summary

Highly motivated and versatile Ophthalmic Assistant with background in General Ophthalmology, Cornea, Retina, and General Optometry. Successfully builds and maintains positive rapport with patients and co-workers. Took a five-year career break to focus on raising children, during which my Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) certification lapsed. Now eager to re-enter the workforce, refresh my certification, and apply my skill in a professional setting.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Opthalmic Technician

Rockwood Eye Center
Spokane, WA
07.2018 - 11.2019

Advised patients on ocular medications, dressings, and contact lenses.

Obtained & recorded patient medical history & operated ophthalmic equipment. Observed pupils, visual acuteness, and extra-ocular movements to check patient status. Screened patients for issues and eye diseases, checking visual acuity, color plates, pupil dilation and papillary function. Addressed issues noted during preliminary examinations with physician to provide important information and boost appointment success. Promoted healing and patient satisfaction by delivering detailed instructions for pre- and post-op eye care to patients as directed by physicians. Monitored physician's schedule. Completely prior authorizations for medications & provided prescription refills. Assisted physicians in in-office procedures. Coordinated care among physicians. Answered phone calls & triaged patients. Oversaw the ordering of medications.

Ophthalmic Technician

Empire Eye Physicians, Ps
Spokane Valley, WA
08.2016 - 03.2018
Patient Workup’s & Diagnostic Testing. Scribed for physician & Monitored physicians schedule. Answered phones & Triaged phone calls. Confirmed appointments & Scheduled patients. Prescription refills & Prior Authorizations. Trained/Mentored new employee’s & Oversaw overall flow of clinic. Faxed referrals along with faxed to comanaging doctors’ offices.  Super billed patient charts after scribing for physician. Handled cash and credit transactions. Generated additional revenue through thorough patient education and product endorsement. Operated Visx Laser for iLasik/PRK/PTK. Operated Intralase for iLasik. Scrubbed in for iLasik/PRK/PTK. Organized & Sterilized Instruments. Assisted in minor clinic procedures. Participated in clinical trials. 

Optician

Heartland Vision
Avon, IN
04.2015 - 12.2015

Greeted customers upon entrance and handled all cash and credit transactions. Answered phones and scheduled appointments. Maintained and organized records of customer prescriptions, work orders and payments. Confirmed that frames were correctly built with facial and eye measurements and optical prescriptions. Analyzed test results to develop proper eye care treatment plans. Generated additional revenue through skilled sales techniques. Billing and Coding & Filed Insurance.

Optician

Target Optical
Avon, IN
10.2013 - 12.2015

 Solved issues pertaining eye wear and eye care. Analyzed test results to develop proper eye care treatment plans. Maintained and organized records of customer prescriptions, work orders, and payments. Generated additional revenue through skilled sales techniques.

Sandwich Artist

Firehouse Subs
Avon, IN
04.2011 - 09.2013
Greeted customers upon entrance and handled all cash and credit transactions. Explained menu options in order to help customers make a selection. Stocked toppings, meats and condiments so they were readily available when needed. Inventoried and rotated stock. Assisted with unloading trucks full of merchandise whenever they arrived at the store  

Education

High School Diploma - Preforming Arts

Avon High School
Avon, IN
2014

Skills

  • Self-motivated
  • Detail-oriented
  • Superb multitask-er
  • Adaptive team player
  • Dependable
  • Skilled problem solver
  • Active listening skills
  • Quick learner
  • Proficient in EMR
  • Expansive written and verbal communication skills

Accomplishments

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant 2018

  • Independent Ophthalmic Medical Assisting Course 2017 (lapsed during career break, currently seeking renewal)

Previously Certified STAR S4 IR Excimer Laser Operator 2017

  • STAR S4 IR Excimer Laser Course 2017

Previously Certified iFS Advanced Femtosecond Laser Operator 2017

  • IFS ADVANCED FEMTOSECOND LASER Course 2017

Timeline

Opthalmic Technician

Rockwood Eye Center
07.2018 - 11.2019

Ophthalmic Technician

Empire Eye Physicians, Ps
08.2016 - 03.2018

Optician

Heartland Vision
04.2015 - 12.2015

Optician

Target Optical
10.2013 - 12.2015

Sandwich Artist

Firehouse Subs
04.2011 - 09.2013

High School Diploma - Preforming Arts

Avon High School
Marina Oliphant