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Amixa Fonte Chacon

West Palm Beach,FL

Summary

I am looking for an opportunity to work in the field of Optometry, where I can demonstrate my skills and work experience. I have been working for 15+ years in this field. I am a knowledgeable and efficient Certified Ophthalmic Assistant with proven expertise in managing and maintaining smooth patient flows. Proficient in routine workups, issue triage and diagnostic testing.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant

Clear Vue Eye Center
West Palm Beach , FL
12.2023 - Current
  • Kept examination rooms, clinical areas and equipment clean and patient-ready.
  • Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients or their families in person or over the phone.
  • Promoted healthy vision by counseling and educating patients.
  • Educated patients about the importance of regular eye exams for maintaining good vision health.
  • Instructed patients on how to properly insert and remove contact lenses.
  • Performed ophthalmic testing, including visual acuity, refraction, color vision and depth perception testing.

Optical Assistant

Clear Vue Eye Center
WEST PALM BEACH , Estados Unidos
05.2020 - Current
  • Collaborated with optometry staff to reach individual and team goals.
  • Helped patients with selecting and ordering glasses or contact lenses to encourage informed decisions.
  • Assisted with insurance questions, eligibility and prior authorizations of medications and glasses.
  • Coordinated patient scheduling, monitored patient flow throughout office and properly communicated delays.
  • Acquainted patients with procedures and explained purpose of testing to establish consent.

Optometrist

Dr. Salvador Allende Hospital
La Habana, Cuba
06.2009 - 09.2016

Treatment and care of patient with cataract, glaucoma, and other eye ailment.

Conducting routine eye examination including visual field test, take eye pressure, etc.

Prescribing corrective lenses if needed.

Treatment and care of patients before and after surgery.

Advising and educating patients about proper eye hygiene and care.

Providing outpatients care for with eye related disorders pr conditions.

Perform tests before and after patients who undergo refractive surgery.

Optometrist

Renacencia Hospital
Pourt Au Principe, Haiti
03.2007 - 12.2008

Work serving patients with all eye problems, mostly cataracts and glaucoma.

Optometrist

Dr. Salvador Allende Hospital
La Habana, Cuba
07.1999 - 03.2007

Treatment and care of patients with cataract, glaucoma and other eye ailment.

Conducting eye routine eye examination determining each patients visual acuity, field of vision, and hand eye coordination.

Many other activities related with the optometry field.

Education

Registered Medical Assistant

Florida Registry of Medical Assistants
Miami, FL
11.2018

Bachelor's Degree in Optometry And Optics - Optometry

Higher Institute of Medical Science
La Havana, Cuba
07.2009

Ophtalmology Technician - Ophtalmology Technician

Technical Institute of Health Dr Salvador Allende
La Havana, Cuba
07-1998

Skills

  • Ocular Measurements
  • Medical History Obtainment
  • Contact Lens Evaluation
  • Preliminary Testing
  • Diagnostic Testing
  • Native Spanish speaker
  • Patient Relations
  • Ophthalmology Testing
  • Basic computer skills
  • Able to work in fast pace environment as a team or individually
  • Very responsible, disciplined, punctual and passionate with my work
  • Goal oriented, hard worker, very professional

Certification

  • Certified Ophtalmology Assistant (awarded by JHACPO)

Timeline

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant

Clear Vue Eye Center
12.2023 - Current

Optical Assistant

Clear Vue Eye Center
05.2020 - Current

Optometrist

Dr. Salvador Allende Hospital
06.2009 - 09.2016

Optometrist

Renacencia Hospital
03.2007 - 12.2008

Optometrist

Dr. Salvador Allende Hospital
07.1999 - 03.2007

Registered Medical Assistant

Florida Registry of Medical Assistants

Bachelor's Degree in Optometry And Optics - Optometry

Higher Institute of Medical Science

Ophtalmology Technician - Ophtalmology Technician

Technical Institute of Health Dr Salvador Allende
  • Certified Ophtalmology Assistant (awarded by JHACPO)
Amixa Fonte Chacon