Shavon D Grandson
Pleasantville,NJ
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Ophthalmic Medical Technician
Atlantic Eye Center
Cape May Court House, NJ
09.2019 - Current
- Performed patient screenings, including visual acuity tests and intraocular pressure measurements.
- Provided instruction on contact lens insertion and removal techniques and answered questions regarding contact lens hygiene practices.
- Documented patient histories, test results and treatment plans in electronic health records system.
- Scheduled appointments for patients using an electronic scheduling system.
- Prepared patients and administered basic eye exam tests.
- Observed pupils, visual acuteness and extra-ocular movements to check patient status.
- Conducted pre- and post-operative care, providing patients with detailed instructions and follow-up.
- Performed a wide range of diagnostic tests such as OCT, visual fields, and fundus photography.
- Managed patient flow to optimize clinic efficiency and minimize wait times.
Ophthalmologist Assistant
Southern Shores Eye Center
Manahawkin, NJ
06.2015 - 09.2019
- Assisted ophthalmologists with patient care and examinations, including taking medical histories and administering visual acuity tests.
- Prepared patients for surgery by providing pre-operative instructions.
- Scheduled appointments with specialists when necessary for further evaluation or treatment.
- Worked collaboratively with other healthcare professionals to provide optimal care to patients.
- Transferred knowledge by training ophthalmic assistants, technicians and interns.
- Sent patient prescriptions to pharmacies and scheduled future appointments.
- Calibrated and maintained ophthalmic equipment to ensure accuracy in patient diagnostics.
Ophthalmic Medical Technician
Quality Eye Associates
Linwood, NJ
04.2014 - 06.2015
- Performed patient screenings, including visual acuity tests and intraocular pressure measurements.
- Assisted ophthalmologists in performing advanced diagnostic procedures such as slit lamp examinations, fundus photography, fluorescein angiography, and laser treatments.
- Scheduled appointments for patients using an electronic scheduling system.
- Performed administrative tasks such as filing insurance forms and collecting payments from patients.
- Provided direct assistance to physicians during surgical procedures or exams as needed.
Medical Assistant
Atlantic Eye Center
Cape May Court House, NJ
01.2008 - 04.2014
- Scheduled appointments for patients using an electronic scheduling system.
- Performed administrative tasks such as filing insurance forms and collecting payments from patients.
- Answered phones calls promptly and responded appropriately to inquiries from patients or staff members.
- Advised patients on ocular medications, dressings and contact lenses.
- Applied eye drops and medications as prescribed by the ophthalmologist.
- Conducted visual field tests to detect abnormalities in peripheral vision.
- Screened patients for issues and eye diseases, checking visual acuity, color plates, pupil dilation and papillary function.
Education
High School Diploma -
Absegami High School
Galloway, NJ06-1997
Skills
- Amsler grid testing
- Intraocular pressure measurement
- Manual refractions
- Visual field testing
- Medical history obtainment
- Diagnostic Testing
- Patient Relations
- Appointment Scheduling
- Visual acuity assessment
Certification
- COA January 31, 2023
Timeline
Ophthalmic Medical Technician
Atlantic Eye Center
09.2019 - Current
Ophthalmologist Assistant
Southern Shores Eye Center
06.2015 - 09.2019
Ophthalmic Medical Technician
Quality Eye Associates
04.2014 - 06.2015
Medical Assistant
Atlantic Eye Center
01.2008 - 04.2014
- COA January 31, 2023
High School Diploma -
Absegami High School
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