Noor Ahmad
Brooklyn,USA
Summary
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant with over 10 years of experience in medical settings, including 5 years specializing as an ophthalmic technician and scribe. Proven expertise in utilizing Nextech and other EMR systems, operating a wide range of diagnostic equipment, and providing direct support to physicians during examinations and procedures. Extensive experience assisting an oculoplastic surgeon with in-office surgical procedures. Recognized for being enthusiastic, efficient, self-driven, and proactive, with a strong ability to adapt and innovate in fast-paced clinical environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Ophthalmic Technician/Scribe/Assistant (Full Time)
Barry Chaiken MD PC LLC
11.2023 - Current
- Provided scribing support for physicians using Nextech EMR and assisted with minor ophthalmic procedures, patient assessments, and diagnostic testing (e.g., visual acuity, eye pressure, imaging).
- Operated advanced ophthalmic equipment (Optos, Pentacam, OCT, etc.) to improve testing efficiency and patient comfort.
Assisted with laser treatments, and medication administration; educated patients on ocular health, contact lens care, and post-operative instructions. - Managed administrative tasks including pharmacy communications, DMV forms, appointment scheduling, inventory management, and billing/coding.
- Facilitated communication between patients, staff, and external contacts; triaged calls and provided exceptional customer service.
- Maintained detailed electronic health records, trained new technicians, and implemented workflow and quality control improvements.
- Conducted pre-exam assessments, measured intraocular pressure, lensometry, and visual acuity, ensuring accurate diagnostics and patient safety.
- Supported clinic operations by troubleshooting equipment, managing supplies, and streamlining processes to reduce wait times.
Ophthalmic Technician/Surgical Tech/Ophthalmic Scribe (Full Time)
Omni Eye Services
10.2022 - 10.2023
- Assist oculoplastic surgeon with in office procedures on sterile field including but not limited to: excisions, biopsies, revisions
- Draw lidocaine or botox injections as needed
- Set up sterile field trays for surgical procedures
- Check eye pressure with icare system
- Imaging as needed including but not limited to: Optos, Pentacam, IOL master, HVF
- Assist patient with appointments
- Send medications electronically to pharmacy as directed by Dr
- Document patient medical history and complete ocular/surgical history
- Call radiology and pathology for reports and findings
- Assist with Clinical tasks and stocking rooms as needed
- Scribing during patient exams
- Coding/billing as needed
Ophthalmic Technician/ Doctor’s Assistant(Full Time)
Eye Care Center
10.2020 - 10.2022
- Document patient medical history and complete ocular history
- Assist doctor with lasers, injections, NLD irrigation, punctal plugs, Bscans, Ascans, and any other necessary procedures
Medical Scribe (Full Time)
ScribeAmerica: The Brooklyn Hospital Center: Emergency Department
05.2019 - 05.2020
- Assist with phone coverage and answering inquiries
- Enter and maintain spreadsheets
- Navigate EMR and AllScripts
- Enter legal documents, attending attestations
- Shadow physicians and physician assistants to take medically appropriate notes
Administrative Assistant/Academic Training Intern
Hospital for Special Surgery
01.2019 - 2019
- Collaborated with the academic director to maintain resident files and update records.
- Created and managed Excel sheets, presentations, and administrative documents.
- Attended conferences, prepared memos, and coordinated event setups.
- Conducted medical literature research, summarized peer-reviewed articles, and authored systematic reviews.
- Performed administrative tasks including typing, filing, scanning, and organizing documents.
- Managed scheduling, appointment coordination, and maintained accurate patient records in EHR systems.
- Facilitated interdepartmental communication and streamlined administrative workflows.
- Coordinated travel arrangements and developed efficient filing systems for quick document retrieval.
Trauma Prevention coordinator Assistant at Trauma Center
Maimonides Medical Center
06.2017 - 08.2017
- Performed clerical tasks such as entering data for the Trauma office manager
- Created face sheets utilizing microsoft skills
- Delivered confidential documentation from one office to another
- Filed confidential patient documents/medical records
- Helped Trauma Prevention Coordinator to set up for workshops and events
- Monitored and maintained office inventory, created a monthly list of office supplies, organized the office supply area
- Answered and attended to phone calls, operated office machines
Recreation Assistant
Brooklyn Rehabilitation Center
06.2015 - 08.2016
- Communicated and motivated 40-50 residents to participate in events such as playing instruments and engaging in sensory-based activities to help increase motor physical functions.
- Planned and facilitated birthday, carnival, and barbecue events to have residents be acquainted with each other and to help release stress during recovery.
- Prepared nutritious meals for residents weekly.
- Filed confidential patient documents/medical records
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
CUNY Brooklyn College
05.2019
Advanced Regents diploma - Medical Science Program
Midwood High School
01.2015
Skills
- Electronic Medical Record
- Adobe Acrobat Pro
- Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, Excel
- MAC and Microsoft Processing Software
- Time management
- Punctuality
- Communication skills
- Leadership
- Computer proficiency
- Workflow optimization
Certification
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA)
LANGUAGES
English
Urdu
Hindi
Punjabi
Timeline
Ophthalmic Technician/Scribe/Assistant (Full Time)
Barry Chaiken MD PC LLC
11.2023 - Current
Ophthalmic Technician/Surgical Tech/Ophthalmic Scribe (Full Time)
Omni Eye Services
10.2022 - 10.2023
Ophthalmic Technician/ Doctor’s Assistant(Full Time)
Eye Care Center
10.2020 - 10.2022
Medical Scribe (Full Time)
ScribeAmerica: The Brooklyn Hospital Center: Emergency Department
05.2019 - 05.2020
Administrative Assistant/Academic Training Intern
Hospital for Special Surgery
01.2019 - 2019
Trauma Prevention coordinator Assistant at Trauma Center
Maimonides Medical Center
06.2017 - 08.2017
Recreation Assistant
Brooklyn Rehabilitation Center
06.2015 - 08.2016
Advanced Regents diploma - Medical Science Program
Midwood High School
Bachelor of Science - Biology
CUNY Brooklyn College