Sara Riboni
La Mirada,CA
Summary
Helpful professional commended as a well trained valuable team player with expertise in Ophthalmology and Retinal Specialty. Highly-motivated, Ready to bring 14 years of relevant work experience to a new opportunity in the Ophthalmology industry in Whittier or surrounding area.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Retinal Technician
Retina Orange County
08.2021 - 08.2023
- Trained new technicians on standard operating procedures, ensuring consistency across the team.
- Operated ophthalmic equipment, Heidleberg Spectralis OCT for patient eye examinations and prepared patients for examinations and Laser Procedures.
- Effectively managed pre-and post-operative care for ophthalmic surgery patients, ensuring optimal recovery outcomes.
- Enhanced patient experience by providing high-quality ophthalmic photography and angiography. Using real- time tracking with Optos California (UWF) for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
- Contributed to the growth of the practice by promoting its services, showcasing high-quality ophthalmic photography work, and maintaining a strong reputation for excellence.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to develop customized imaging protocols tailored to specific patient needs.
- Performed ophthalmic triage in office or by phone to assess severity of patients' condition
- Recorded patient history to help ophthalmologists determine diagnoses and treatment plan.
- Applied eye medications and drops to dilate pupils in preparation for examinations.
- Improved patient care by conducting thorough medical histories and performing accurate visual acuity tests.
- Cleaned or sterilized ophthalmic or surgical instruments.
- Streamlined the diagnostic process by transcribing physician-dictated diagnoses, treatment plans, and prescriptions.
- Participated in cross-training opportunities to better understand other roles within the practice, resulting in improved collaboration among team members.
- Used Dr Chronos EMR to input information into computerized patient record system.
Opthalmic Medical Assistant Front/Back Office
Shammas Medical Eye Center
07.2007 - 04.2021
- Facilitated seamless patient care with thorough and accurate documentation of medical histories, vital signs, and medications.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service,training of other employees to assist back office.
- Coordinated patient referrals to specialists or other healthcare providers as needed for comprehensive care management plans.
- Verified patient insurance coverage and collected required co-payments.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Documented and screened patients for eye diseases, Checking Visual Acuity, color plates, pupil dilation and papillary functions .
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed Messages using a Multi-line telephone system, faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
- Reduced patient wait times through prompt and efficient pre-examination procedures, ensuring a positive experience.
- Promoted eye health education by providing patients with informative materials on proper eyewear use, hygiene practices, and disease prevention strategies.
- Applied eye medications and drops to dilate pupils in preparation for examinations,ointments for treatment .
- Operated and maintained lensometers, refraction units, auto-refractors, and visual field analyzers for patient testing.
- Measured intraocular pressure using Goldman and Tonopen tonometry process.
- Instilled anesthetic drops and assisted in laser treatments and minor procedures.
- Conducted tonometry testing to measure pressure inside patient's eye to determine presence of glaucoma
- Directed patients to exam rooms for initial evaluations and intake to aide physicians with carrying out efficient appointments.
- Serviced, repaired and maintained ophthalmic equipment to keep instruments and tools in good condition.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
Education
Medical Assistant - Medical Assisting
Everest College - City of Industry
La Puente, CA07.2007
High School Diploma -
Sierra Vista High School
Whittier, CA06.2005
Skills
- HIPAA Compliance Understanding
- Working Knowledge of Medical Terminology
- Macular Degeneration Evaluation, Glaucoma screenings, DME screenings
- Medical record documentation EMR/EHR
- Referral Verification, Authorizations,Collecting insurance Copays/Deductibles
- Knowledge of HMOs, PPOs,Medicare, Medical Plans
- Typing 50 WPM
- Front Desk Operations
- CPT Coding, ICD 10 Coding knowledge
- Adaptable and Flexible
Additional Information
Letter of recommendation is available upon request.
Timeline
Retinal Technician
Retina Orange County
08.2021 - 08.2023
Opthalmic Medical Assistant Front/Back Office
Shammas Medical Eye Center
07.2007 - 04.2021
Medical Assistant - Medical Assisting
Everest College - City of Industry
High School Diploma -
Sierra Vista High School
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