PRESTON JONES
sping valley,CA
Summary
Ophthalmic technician and medical scribe seeking employment that will utilize my medical skills and ability to provide excellent patient care. My leadership abilities have excelled when managing a large volume of patients and physician needs. I have proven to be a resourceful team player that would be an asset to any practice.
Energetic ophthalmic technician with several years of experience providing chairside assistance for several optometrists. Talented at performing patient medical history screenings and administering medications. Successful at managing a several patient caseload daily. Operational knowledge of complex ophthalmic equipment.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Ophthalmic Technician
Scripps Healthcare
San Diego
01.2021 - Current
- Performed visual acuity tests, tonometry, refraction and other vision tests.
- Calibrated and maintained ophthalmic equipment to ensure accuracy in patient diagnostics.
- Provided assistance in the preparation of equipment for procedures.
- Instructed and educated patients on prescriptions and provider instructions to optimize treatment plans.
- Collected data from visual field testing, retinal imaging, corneal topography.
- Prepared examination rooms, ensuring all necessary equipment and supplies were ready for use.
- Addressed issues noted during preliminary examinations with physician to provide important information and boost appointment success.
Plumber
Bairds Drain Service
La Mesa, California
07.2019 - 11.2020
- Performed inspections of plumbing systems to identify defects and implemented repairs
- Visited customers to provide bid for plumbing services
- Performed preventative maintenance, site surveys, repairs, and modifications
- Installed pipes and fixtures for sewer, water, and gas lines
- Welded, bent, threaded and adjusted pipes, tubes, valves, and fittings
- Maintained tools and equipment in good operating condition by inspecting for signs of wear
- Completed routine repairs such as replacing leaking components and snaking clogged pipes
Ophthalmic Technician
San Diego Eye and Laser Center
San Diego, CA
07.2018 - 07.2019
- Provides excellent patient care
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns
- Obtained information about patients medical history, drug history, complaints and allergies
- Provided pre-operative and post-operative care
- Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment
- Performed clerical duties: word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing
- Knowledge of ocular diseases
- Primary scribe for Physicians
- Knowledge of coding including CPT and ICD10
- Proficiently performed all back office duties
Ophthalmic Technician
Eye Care of San Diego
Hillcrest, CA
12.2017 - 04.2018
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns
- Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients
- Monitored expiration of medical supplies and medications
- Documents objective data and routine aspects of patient care
- Pre-operative and post-operative instructions
- Ensured all patient documents were properly signed
- Provided excellent patient care
- Proficiently performed all back office duties listed previously
- Checked intraocular pressure with tonometry and tonography tests to determine patient's glaucoma risk level
- Collected and documented medical history information from each patient to help assess overall health
- Assisted with minor and advanced ophthalmic procedures, passing instruments, monitoring patients, and maintaining aseptic fields
- Measured curvature of patients' corneas to help diagnose conditions, including astigmatism
- Performed specialty tests on patients, including visual fields, pachymetry, corneal topography, Optos, OCT's, and IOL master
Ophthalmic Technician
Retina Institute of California/Acuity
La Mesa, CA
09.2017 - 12.2017
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns
- Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients
- Provided pre-operative and post-operative care
- Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment
- Scribed for Physicians
- Assisting with minor procedures
- Assisted with Fluorescein Angiograms
- Assisted with Retina clinic
- Proficiently performed all back office duties listed previously
Ophthalmic Technician
Paul L Treger, M.D./ Alvarado Eye Associates
La Mesa, CA
08.2010 - 09.2017
- Provides excellent patient care
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns
- Obtained information about patients medical history, drug history, complaints and allergies
- Provided pre-operative and post-operative care
- Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment
- Performed clerical duties: word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing
- Knowledge of ocular diseases
- Primary scribe for Physicians
- Knowledge of coding including CPT and ICD10
- Proficiently performed all back office duties
Education
ophthalmic technician -
Shiley Eye Institute at UC San Diego Health
San Diego, CA01.2011
Skills
- Patient relations
- Diagnostic testing
- Medication administration
- Visual acuity testing
- Medical history documentation
- Auto-refractor operation
- Intraocular pressure measurement
- Procedure assistance
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Problem solving
Timeline
Ophthalmic Technician
Scripps Healthcare
01.2021 - Current
Plumber
Bairds Drain Service
07.2019 - 11.2020
Ophthalmic Technician
San Diego Eye and Laser Center
07.2018 - 07.2019
Ophthalmic Technician
Eye Care of San Diego
12.2017 - 04.2018
Ophthalmic Technician
Retina Institute of California/Acuity
09.2017 - 12.2017
Ophthalmic Technician
Paul L Treger, M.D./ Alvarado Eye Associates
08.2010 - 09.2017
ophthalmic technician -
Shiley Eye Institute at UC San Diego Health