Naimah El-Amin
Ophthalmic Technician
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Highly-motivated individual with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Ophthalmic Technician
Einstein-Jefferson Medical Center
Philadelphia, PA
09.2016 - Current
- Skilled in administering a wide range of assessments including visual acuity tests, tonometry measurements, refraction procedures, color plates assessments. Proficiently conducted examinations involving pupil dilation checks and proper utilization of slit lamp equipment alongside various vision tests.
- Conducted interviews to gather relevant medical information from patients for documentation.
- Proficient in the use of diagnostic instruments like optical coherence tomography, humphrey visual field, corneal topography, B scan, A scan biometry and fundus cameras.
- Supported physicians in delivering patient care through the collection of comprehensive medical histories, relevant data gathering, and accurate electronic health record entry.
- Provided assistance to physicians for in-office excisions and laser procedures.
- Educated patients on fasting requirements before anesthesia, obtained consent forms, and maintained HIPAA compliance.
- Executed diverse administrative duties such as organizing documents, processing inpatient bills, and responding to telephone inquiries.
- Managed inventory of contact lens supplies and materials while also performing duties related to ordering and dispensing contact lenses.
- Ensured examination areas were properly prepared by organizing required instruments and supplies
- Assisted with visual screening for children during a community event.
- Managed patient records using EHR system, consistently upholding patient confidentiality
- Worked closely with colleagues to enhance patient care.
Opthalmic Technician
Windell Murphy, MD
Upper Darby, PA
04.2008 - 11.2015
- Conducted efficient and thorough ophthalmic assessments using advanced technology like heidelberg retinal tomography, fundus photography, visual fields, and refractometry.
- Effectively led patients to exam rooms, gathered detailed medical histories, and probed for information pertaining to health status and current medications, ensuring physicians are equipped with complete preliminary data.
- Conducted thorough screenings of patients for various eye diseases and issues, assessing visual acuity, color plates,stereo test motility and pupil dilation.
- Utilized effective communication skills with diverse populations.
- Prepared examination rooms with necessary instruments prior to each appointment.
- Demonstrated correct usage of prescribed eye drops and medications to patients.
- Sent patient prescriptions to pharmacies and scheduled future appointments.
- Provided training for new staff members on clinic protocols and procedures.
Education
Certificate - Medical Assisting
The Chubb Institute
Springfield, PA 01.2007 - 04.2008
DPT Business School
Philadelphia, PA08-2005
High School Diploma -
Murrell Dobbins A.V.T.S
Philadelphia, PA06-1994
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Community College of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PASome College (No Degree) - Healthcare Administration
Pierce College
Philadelphia, PASkills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Problem-solving abilities
- Professionalism
- Reliability
- Attention to Detail
- Multitasking
- Task Prioritization
- Customer service abilities
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Time management abilities
- Self Motivation
Accomplishments
- Job Promotion- contact lens coordinator
Affiliations
- Massage Therapist
- Event Planner Assistant
- Artist
- Podcast Viewer
- Nature observer
- Aspiring traveler
training certificates
- mandatory training on protocols, safety, regulations
Timeline
Ophthalmic Technician
Einstein-Jefferson Medical Center
09.2016 - Current
Opthalmic Technician
Windell Murphy, MD
04.2008 - 11.2015
Certificate - Medical Assisting
The Chubb Institute
01.2007 - 04.2008
DPT Business School
High School Diploma -
Murrell Dobbins A.V.T.S
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Community College of Philadelphia
Some College (No Degree) - Healthcare Administration
Pierce College
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