Skilled Certified Ophthalmic Technician adept at evaluating complex eye diseases and cross-examining patient medical history to verify information. Prepares patients for ophthalmology tests, screenings and maintains all operating equipment. Friendly and accommodating with excellent workflow and time management and task delegation skills while paying attention to detail.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
COA
SSM Health/Davis Duehr Dean
Baraboo, WI
08.1998 - Current
Administered ophthalmic drops and ointments, focusing on patient comfort.
Operated and maintained ophthalmic equipment in alignment with safety procedures.
Explained pre- and post-operative procedures to patients and carefully reviewed surgical plans.
Obtained optical pressures, checked visual acuities and administered slit lamp exams to identify issues.
Documented patient medical history and information utilizing [Software] with commitment to accuracy.
Conducted corneal pachymetry as screening for Keratoconus, LRI surgery and glaucoma.
Applied eye medications and drops to dilate pupils in preparation for examinations.
Conducted Goldman and Humphrey Visual Field Testing as part of overall vision evaluation.
Measured corneal curvature using keratometer to determine axis and extent of astigmatism.
Triaged phone calls from patients and outside contacts and handled in order of importance.
Used Lensometer to measure and record lens power of existing prescriptive spectacles.
Measured intraocular pressure using Goldman and Tonopen tonometry process.
Maintained inventory of medical supplies and tools to address needs of patients.
Preformed testing as appropriate for each patient OCT of the RNFL, and macula, Fundus Photography, Refractometry
Education
Associate - Optometric Technician
Madison College
Madison WI
05.1998
Skills
Visual prescreening
Chart documentation
Ophthalmic equipment expertise
Appointment Scheduling
Customer service abilities
Physician support
Medical history documentation
Decision Making
Excellent Communication
Attention to Detail
Physiology expertise
Affiliations
Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology. (JCAHPO)
Certification
COT - Certified Ophthalmic Technician
Timeline
COA
SSM Health/Davis Duehr Dean
08.1998 - Current
Associate - Optometric Technician
Madison College
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