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Ruth Valderrama

Houston,TX

Summary

Optometric Technician with extensive experience at Kelsey-Seybold, skilled in advanced diagnostic testing and patient education. Bilingual in English and Spanish, I excel in enhancing patient satisfaction and compliance. Proficient in Epic and CPR certified, I effectively manage appointments and streamline office operations to improve efficiency and patient care.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Optometric Technician

Kelsey-Seybold
Houston, TX
11.2013 - Current

Review patients chart and obtain there chief complaints.

Perform preliminary tests such as visual acuity, auto refraction, Optical coherence tomography, confrontation fields, stero testing, snellen eye chart, pachymeter, phoropher setup, amsler grid testing, brightness acuity test, color vision testing, tomography, tono-pen, near card vision testing, Optos images, contact lens cleaning, inserting and removing.

Answer calls, triage and schedule appointments.

Assist with retina ophthalmologist with scheduling patients appointment, setup injections, inserting injection information in the MAR tab, review injection instructions also translation.

Manage and downloading medication fridge

Optician/Optometry Technician

Focus EyeCare
Houston, TX
11.2006 - 01.2014

Review patients chart and obtain there chief complaints.

Perform preliminary tests such as visual acuity test, auto-refraction, confrontation fields and OCT.

Assisted patients with frame selection and fitting optical comfort and style. Educated patients on different lens options and eyewear maintenance.

Optical lab technician cutting, measuring lens to place into the frames. Repair missing screws on eyeglasses wear. Using a manual lensometer to read glasses prescription to check if correctly and read prisms.

Contact lens technician teaching first time patients and established patients how to care for their Contact lenses, inserting and removing. Order inventory trials for contact lenses and communicating with contact lens rep for updates on new products and pricing.

Responsible for verifying and submitting insurance medical and vision.

Answering phones, filing and updating patients information, scheduling appointments

Assisted in managing the doctors practice with any complaints or issues.

Ophthalmologist Technician

Dr. Joseph Zarzour M.D
Houston, TX
01.2006 - 12.2006

Review patients chart and obtain there chief complaints. Perform preliminary tests such as visual acuity test, confrontation fields, Humphrey visual field testing, brightness acuity test.

Educated patients on eye care procedures and post-operative instructions to enhance understanding and compliance.

Answering and scheduling patients appointments.

Filing and updating patients information

Education

No Degree -

Lone Star College
Houston, TX

Medical Office Specialist/billing And Coding -

Texas School Of Business
Houston, TX
01-2006

High School Diploma -

Westfield High School
Houston, TX
05-2002

Skills

    Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Officemate, Epic

    CPR certified

Additional Information

I've been working in this field for 20 years, which I enjoy. I'm dependable, punctual, respectful, and loyal, and always willing to learn new skills.

Timeline

Optometric Technician

Kelsey-Seybold
11.2013 - Current

Optician/Optometry Technician

Focus EyeCare
11.2006 - 01.2014

Ophthalmologist Technician

Dr. Joseph Zarzour M.D
01.2006 - 12.2006

No Degree -

Lone Star College

Medical Office Specialist/billing And Coding -

Texas School Of Business

High School Diploma -

Westfield High School
Ruth Valderrama