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Sol Espinosa

Bethlehem,PA

Summary

Results-driven Lead Ophthalmic Technician known for optimizing patient flow and managing clinical supplies. Strong background in electronic charting and medical terminology, dedicated to improving patient care and staff development.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Ophthalmic Technician

Mid Atlantic Retina
Bethlehem, Pa
04.2020 - 08.2025
  • Managed patient flow to optimize clinic efficiency and minimize wait times.
  • Maintained smooth patient flow throughout facility, promoting efficient overall operations.
  • Responded to patient inquiries, offering empathetic support and accurate information.
  • Managed inventory of clinical supplies, placing orders before depletion to avoid disruptions.
  • Assisted ophthalmologists with minor office procedures, ensuring sterile technique and patient comfort.
  • Facilitated patient referrals to other healthcare professionals as needed.
  • Transferred knowledge by training ophthalmic assistants, technicians and interns.
  • Wrote, edited, and filed patient medical records, maintaining confidentiality.
  • Provided guidance and training for new staff members on proper techniques for obtaining accurate diagnostic information from patients.
  • Supervised daily operations of ophthalmic testing and patient care processes.
  • Trained and mentored junior technicians on equipment usage and patient interaction.
  • Answered questions from patients regarding office policies, billing procedures.

Ophthalmic Medical Technician

Mid Atlantic Retina
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
03.2019 - 04.2023
  • Provided direct assistance to physicians during surgical procedures or exams as needed.
  • Prepared examination rooms with appropriate instruments prior to each patient visit.
  • 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.
  • Performed a wide range of diagnostic tests such as OCT, visual fields, and fundus photography.
  • Assisted in patient examinations.
  • Operated diagnostic equipment to perform vision tests and ocular assessments.
  • Conducted tonometry or tonography tests to measure intraocular pressure.
  • Sent patient prescriptions to pharmacies.
  • Processed incoming and outgoing medical records requests.
  • Communicate with insurance companies to resolve authorization issues.
  • Analyzed prior authorization request forms to determine appropriate coding before submission.
  • Scheduled specialty pharmacy medication deliveries.

Medical Assistant

LVPG Family & Internal Medicine
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
03.2017 - 02.2019
  • Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
  • Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels under direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse.
  • Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
  • Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
  • Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
  • Operated the electrocardiogram (EKG).
  • Administered vaccinations and medications as directed by healthcare providers.
  • Ordered medical supplies, maintained inventory logs and restocked exam rooms when needed.

Education

Certificate of Technical Studies - Medical Assistant

Lincoln Technical Institute
Allentown, PA
02-2017

High School Diploma -

Liberty High School
Bethlehem, PA
06-2003

Skills

  • Team management and supervision
  • Detail orientation
  • Conflict resolution
  • Diagnostic testing
  • Laboratory specimen collection
  • Electronic charting
  • Scribing
  • Fundus photography, OCT & Fluorescein angiography
  • Medical terminology knowledge
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Emergency response preparedness
  • Fluent in Spanish and English
  • Electrocardiographic rhythm recognition
  • Phlebotomy
  • Medical coding
  • Vital sign monitoring
  • Patient flow management

Timeline

Lead Ophthalmic Technician

Mid Atlantic Retina
04.2020 - 08.2025

Ophthalmic Medical Technician

Mid Atlantic Retina
03.2019 - 04.2023

Medical Assistant

LVPG Family & Internal Medicine
03.2017 - 02.2019

Certificate of Technical Studies - Medical Assistant

Lincoln Technical Institute

High School Diploma -

Liberty High School

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