NAYARIS MENDEZ
Miami,FL
Summary
Energetic Ophthalmic Technician with 10 years of experience. Talented at performing patient medical history screenings and administering medications. Successful at managing a more than 20 patient caseload daily. Operational knowledge of complex ophthalmic equipment, including slit lamp and phoropter. Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Ophthalmic Technician
Beraja Medical Institute
12.2020 - Current
- Performed visual acuity tests, tonometry, refraction and other vision tests.
- Administered eye drops to patients as directed by physician.
- Instructed patients on proper use of contact lenses and eyeglasses.
- Maintained records of patient medical histories and test results.
- Provided assistance in the preparation of equipment for procedures.
- Collected data from visual field testing, retinal imaging, and corneal topography.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing efficient and accurate diagnostic testing.
- Prepared patient charts prior to each visit including relevant past medical history.
- Observed patients during office visits or treatments for signs of adverse reactions or complications.
- Wrote, edited and filed patient medical records, maintaining confidentiality.
- Sent patient prescriptions to pharmacies and scheduled future appointments.
- Observed pupils, visual acuteness and extra-ocular movements to check patient status.
- Advised patients on ocular medications, dressings and contact lenses.
- Screened patients for issues and eye diseases, checking visual acuity, color plates, pupil dilation and papillary function.
- Conducted tonometry or topography tests to measure intraocular pressure.
- Ophthalmic Scribe
- I am qualified to perform ocular biometry .
- Measured and recorded visual acuity and color vision testing.
Education
Graduate - Optometry and Optics
University of Medical Sciences
07.2014
Skills
- Ophthalmology testing
- Medical history obtainment
- Patient Care
- Ocular measurements
- Preliminary testing
- Diagnostic Testing
- Patient Relations
- Medical History Documentation
- Task Prioritization
- Interpersonal Communication
- Organizational Skills
- Patient Assessment
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Adaptability
- Patient interview expertise
- Self-Motivation
- Team Collaboration
- Contact lens evaluation
- Professionalism
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Excellent Communication
Languages
Spanish & English
Timeline
Ophthalmic Technician
Beraja Medical Institute
12.2020 - Current
Graduate - Optometry and Optics
University of Medical Sciences
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