Paula Booker
Conyers,GA
Summary
Highly skilled employee with over 30 years in healthcare with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and excellent communication skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quick at learning new skills.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Opthalmic Technician
Kaiser Permanente
Atlanta, GA
01.2014 - 06.2024
- Scheduled appointments for patients based on their availability.
- Performed basic eye exam such as visual acuity, tonometry, refraction and other vision tests.
- Cleaned, sterilized, and maintained ophthalmic instruments according to established protocols.
- Administered eye drops to patients as directed by physician.
- Conducted pre-and post-operative care, providing patients with detailed instructions and follow-up.
- Maintained smooth patient flow throughout facility, promoting efficient overall operations.
- Performed a wide range of diagnostic tests such as OCT, IOL master, corneal topography, visual fields, and fundus photography.
- Assisted during in-office surgical procedures.
- Transferred knowledge by training ophthalmic assistants, technicians and interns.
Opthalmic Technician
Georgia Eye Partners
Atlanta, GA
01.2005 - 12.2014
- Scheduled appointments for patients based on their availability.
- Managed inventory of contact lens supplies and materials used in the clinic.
- Verified insurance coverage for services provided at the practice.
- Performed basic eye exam such as visual acuity, tonometry, refraction and other vision tests.
- Provided post-operative care instructions to patients who had undergone cataract surgery or other procedures involving the eyes.
- Managed patient flow to optimize clinic efficiency and minimize wait times.
- Performed a wide range of diagnostic tests such as OCT, visual fields, IOL master, corneal topography and fundus photography.
- Administer eye drops and medications as directed by the physician.
- Cleaned and maintained ophthalmic instruments according to established protocols.
- Transferred knowledge by training ophthalmic assistants, technicians and interns.
Opthalmic Technician
Eye Physicians & Surgeons
Decatur, GA
04.1999 - 01.2005
- Cleaned and maintained ophthalmic instruments according to established protocols.
- Administered eye drops to patients as directed by physician.
- Assist ophthalmologists with minor patient surgeries.
- Perform basic eye exam tests such as refraction, vision acuity, tonometry and other vision test.
- Performed a wide range of diagnostic tests such as OCT, IOL master, corneal topography, visual fields, and fundus photography.
- Managed patient flow to optimize clinic efficiency and minimize wait times.
- Transferred knowledge by training ophthalmic assistants, technicians and interns.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Medical Assisting
Ross Medical Education Center
Flint, MISkills
- Ophthalmology exam testing
- Refraction and Photography
- All Diagnostic Testing
- Patient Care
- Organization and Time Management
- Excellent Communication
- Staff Training
- Team Management
Timeline
Opthalmic Technician
Kaiser Permanente
01.2014 - 06.2024
Opthalmic Technician
Georgia Eye Partners
01.2005 - 12.2014
Opthalmic Technician
Eye Physicians & Surgeons
04.1999 - 01.2005
Some College (No Degree) - Medical Assisting
Ross Medical Education Center
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