Safana Khan
Pembroke Pines,FL
Summary
Knowledgeable and efficient Ophthalmic Assistant with proven expertise in managing and maintaining smooth patient flows. Proficient in routine workups, medication management, and diagnostic testing.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Ophthalmic Assistant
Eye Surgeons and Consultants
Hollywood, CA
08.2021 - Current
- Assisted ophthalmologist with patient examinations, including taking and recording vital signs and medical history.
- Provided patient education on ocular health maintenance and the use of medications to treat dry eye and other ocular diseases.
- Instructed patients on how to properly apply eye drops or other medications prescribed by the physician.
- Assisted physicians during minor surgical procedures such as foreign body removal.
Optometric Technician
The Eye Center
Pembroke Pines, FL
01.2019 - 08.2021
- Performed preliminary eye exams, including visual acuity tests and color vision tests.
- Assisted optometrist with more complex procedures, such as glaucoma testing and retinal imaging.
- Scheduled appointments for patients according to their needs and preferences.
- Instructed patients on how to properly use contact lenses or eyeglasses.
- Contacted insurance companies to verify coverage information prior to treatment.
Optometric Technician
Rouse Family Eyecare
Weston, FL
2017 - 01.2019
- Screened patients for issues and eye diseases, checking visual acuity, color plates, pupil dilation and papillary function.
- Contacted insurance companies to verify coverage information prior to treatment.
- Led patients to exam rooms, collected medical histories and asked questions regarding health and current medications to provide physicians with optimal initial data.
- Answered phone calls from customers inquiring about services offered by the practice.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
Florida International University
Miami, FL08-2015
Skills
- Medical History Taking
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Scribe Expertise
- Medical Coding
- Ophthalmology Testing
Timeline
Ophthalmic Assistant
Eye Surgeons and Consultants
08.2021 - Current
Optometric Technician
The Eye Center
01.2019 - 08.2021
Optometric Technician
Rouse Family Eyecare
2017 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
Florida International University
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