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Sara Ramos

Wall,NJ

Summary

With over 25 years of hands-on experience in ophthalmic healthcare, I am a quality-focused professional who is dedicated to providing excellent patient care. As a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant, I specialize in Cornea, Retina, and Ocular Plastics. I am proficient in using the Nextech/MDI EMR system and can navigate it with ease to provide efficient and effective assistance. Additionally, I possess strong leadership and management skills that have been honed through years of clinical administration, patient advocacy, and counseling.


Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate Regional Sales Manager

Nextech
10.2023 - Current

Currently in training for Associate Regional Sales Manager

Clinical Manager

Barry Edison, DO
02.2023 - 05.2023
  • Developed and initiated departmental goals, standards of performance, policies and procedures.
  • Interviewed applicants and made recommendations for new hires.
  • Liaised between patients and physicians, initiating discussions regarding care.
  • Oversaw daily activities and interactions with patients.
  • Coordinated weekly work schedules for department employees.
  • Supervised staff members and provided periodic performance evaluations.
  • Improve policies and procedures through development, implementation, revision, and evaluation of new protocols.
  • Maintained cleanliness of medical, storage and common area rooms.
  • Delegated tasks to each staff member and oversaw task completion, offering assistance to promote success.

Clinical Manager

Atlantic Eye
01.2003 - 01.2023
  • Responsible for Managing office and overseeing Clinic and Staff Managing patient flow and clinic needs Working up patients (refracting and any other clinical testing required, such as VF, OCT, Topography, Fundus photos) Contact lens fittings (experienced in KCN, MF and monovision fittings) Ascans (Lenstar) Assist in all minor surgery procedure (chalazion, lid lesions, excisions) Assist in Cosmetic procedures/ injections In addition to Clinical Manager, I am also responsible for overseeing the Lasik/Refractive surgery department
  • I am a certified refractive assistant
  • I assist in all refractive surgeries such as Lasik, PRK and Crosslinking.
  • Liaised between patients and physicians, initiating discussions regarding care.
  • Maintained cleanliness of medical, storage and common area rooms.
  • Provided clinical oversight for over 40-60 + patients daily.

Ophthalmic Assistant

The Eye care & Surgery Center
01.1999 - 01.2003
  • Patient work ups scribing Diagnostic testing (VF, OCT, etc.) Assisting in Lasik/ Refractive surgery

Education

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant Program - Certified Ophthalmic Assistant Program

UMDNJ
03.1999

Elizabeth, HS
06.1995

Skills

  • Refracting (specializing in KCN patients)
  • Patient care
  • Contact lens fittings (specializing in MF and Monovision)
  • Staff management
  • Project management
  • Skills training management
  • Patient Engagement
  • Medical Practice Oversight
  • Training and Mentoring
  • Developing Training Programs
  • Staff Supervision
  • Patient Care
  • Office Procedures
  • Clinical Quality Improvement
  • Clinical Safety
  • Staff Scheduling
  • Patient Flow

Timeline

Associate Regional Sales Manager

Nextech
10.2023 - Current

Clinical Manager

Barry Edison, DO
02.2023 - 05.2023

Clinical Manager

Atlantic Eye
01.2003 - 01.2023

Ophthalmic Assistant

The Eye care & Surgery Center
01.1999 - 01.2003

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant Program - Certified Ophthalmic Assistant Program

UMDNJ

Elizabeth, HS
Sara Ramos