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Melissa Morales

Hobbs,NM

Summary

Dynamic Certified Paraoptometric Assistant with extensive experience at Family Vision Center, skilled in glaucoma screening and ophthalmic imaging. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through effective communication and precise optical dispensing. Committed to maintaining HIPAA compliance while delivering exceptional care in fast-paced environments.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Paraoptometric Assistant

Family Vision Center, Vision Source
Hobbs, NM
06.2015 - Current

Fit & style patients with glasses/contacts.

Pre-test screening/medical history work-up.

Special testing, including OCT's, Visual Fields, Glaucoma Work-ups, etc.

Assist optometrist with foreign body removals.

Perform eye wash (emergent).

Do Contact Lens fittings on new contact lens wearers.

File insurance claims for glasses/contacts/exams.

Secretarial work/Schedule appointments/phone etiquette.

Cut & edge lenses to fit frames.

Ophthalmic Medical Assistant

Eye Center of Southeast NM
Hobbs, NM
05.2012 - 06.2015

Work up patients/full medical history/screening/Visual Field Accuity/Pupil Reflex/Dilation/blood pressure.

Assist in In-Office procedures (Chalazion Excision/Blepharoplasty,etc).

Perform fundus photos & visual fields.

Perform Pre-ops/consents for surgeries.

Assist in post-ops after surgeries.

Autoclave/sterilize surgical equipment.

Optician

Wal-Mart Vision Center
Hobbs, NM
05.2004 - 05.2012

Assist optometrist with all pre-screenings, including auto-refractor, visual fields, color blindness, etc.)

Take proper measurements for single vision, bifocal, trifocals & progressive lenses.

Help style patients with frames, depending on their work & hobbies.

Dispense & adjust frames to patients when picking up glasses.

Do contact lens fitting on new contact lens wearers.

Phone etiquette/schedule appointment.

Education

High School Diploma -

Hobbs High School
Hobbs, NM

Skills

  • Glaucoma screening
  • Visual field testing
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Ophthalmic imaging
  • Optical dispensing
  • Lab technician
  • Secretarial Work/Phone Etiquette
  • Fast learner/willing to learn new things
  • Bilingual

Certification

  • CPO - Certified Paraoptometric

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Certified Paraoptometric Assistant

Family Vision Center, Vision Source
06.2015 - Current

Ophthalmic Medical Assistant

Eye Center of Southeast NM
05.2012 - 06.2015

Optician

Wal-Mart Vision Center
05.2004 - 05.2012

High School Diploma -

Hobbs High School