Stephanie Castor
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Hardworking Certified Medical Assistant professional with the ability to provide useful information required for the patients, keep patients calm when they encounter a problem that needs to be solve, and work with others as a team. Experienced Optometric Tech with background preparing patient for appointment with optometrist to foster outstanding examination experience. Liaises with intake staff to welcome patients and promote smooth patient transitional flow from reception to exam. Thrives on helping others and participating in patient care to create pleasant and memorable optometry visits.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Optometrist Technician
Omni Vision
San Antonio, TX
10.2022 - 05.2024
- Assisted optometrists in diagnosing vision disorders with thorough pre-testing procedures and accurate documentation.
- Contributed to a high standard of care by consistently updating professional knowledge on optometric practices and advancements.
- Improved patient satisfaction by efficiently conducting preliminary eye tests and gathering relevant medical history.
- Efficiently managed inventory of contact lenses and eyeglasses, ensuring ample stock levels to meet demand while reducing waste through proper storage techniques.
- Streamlined appointment scheduling process, maximizing daily patient flow and minimizing wait times for appointments.
- Maintained a clean and sterile environment within the examination rooms, adhering to strict hygiene protocols for patient safety.
- Supported patients in selecting appropriate eyewear by offering personalized recommendations based on individual needs and preferences.
- Actively participated in staff meetings to discuss clinic operations, brainstorming ideas for improvements and sharing best practices among colleagues.
- Conducted regular equipment maintenance checks to optimize performance and prevent breakdowns during crucial testing procedures.
- Educated patients on proper contact lens care, promoting healthy use habits that led to fewer complications or infections.
- Enhanced patient experience by providing clear instructions and guidance during various testing procedures.
Sterile Processing Tech ll
The Children's Hospital
San Antonio, TX
10.2020 - 10.2021
- Disinfect soiled instruments
- Placed instruments on racks to get washed
- Unload racks and containers once fully dried
- Gathered trays along with list to double check if each instrument was there
- Fully inspected each instrument carefully
- Packed and locked containers properly
- Assemble on racks pushed into the autoclave to get sterile
- Wipe other instruments such as scopes, cameras
- Pack scopes and cameras in a v-pro to get sterile
- Logged every container to keep track
- Make copies if needed
- Constantly washing hands and disinfecting my area
- Sterile instruments are placed back on shelves for use
- Check the do list
Cashier
Walmart
08.2012 - 11.2013
- Assist on the floor when needed
- Customer service
- Cashier
- Worked in a fast-paced environment.
Waitress/Cashier
Country Store
01.2008 - 07.2012
- Followed important safety procedures, worked as part of a team to ensure all tasks were done efficiently
- Kept things in a fast-paced manner to meet every deadline and ensure that every guest was satisfied
- Customer service.
Education
Accredited Medical Assistant Degree -
Concorde Career College
San Antonio, TX04.2017
High School Diploma -
Cotulla High School
Cotulla, TX05.2001
Skills
- Ocular Health Evaluation
- Patient Care
- Optical dispensing
- Visual acuity testing
- Appointment Scheduling
- Eyewear adjustment
- Supply Restocking
- Medical History Documentation
Personal Information
Title: NRCMA
Training
University Hospital, San Antonio, TX, Triaging patients, Vital signs, Labor and delivery/postpartum, Phlebotomist, Nurses assistant, Disinfected hospital rooms/equipment, EKGS, Doppler, Patient care, 03/2017 - 04/2017
Timeline
Optometrist Technician
Omni Vision
10.2022 - 05.2024
Sterile Processing Tech ll
The Children's Hospital
10.2020 - 10.2021
Cashier
Walmart
08.2012 - 11.2013
Waitress/Cashier
Country Store
01.2008 - 07.2012
Accredited Medical Assistant Degree -
Concorde Career College
High School Diploma -
Cotulla High School