Valeria Acosta

• Surgery scheduling, providing recommendations for appropriate lenses, and delivering post-operative instructions tailored to each patient's needs.
• Used Lensometer to measure and record lens power of existing prescriptive spectacles.
• Applied eye medications and drops to dilate pupils in preparation for examinations.
• Measured and recorded visual acuity and color vision testing.
• Recorded patient history to help ophthalmologists determine diagnoses and treatment plans.
• Skillfully performed tonometry tests to measure intraocular pressure, assisting in the early detection of glaucoma.
• Performer A-scan and B-scans along with other pre testing
• Increased patient understanding of their eye conditions through clear explanations and demonstrations of treatment plans.

• In this capacity, I served as the lead technician and scribe
• Managed clinic operations and ensure smooth workflow.
• Acting as a liaison, I addressed any escalations.
• Guided the doctor during optimal clinic periods.
• Checked vision fields, refraction, alignment, and other vision markers before the patient meets with an ophthalmologist
• I was tasked with procuring medical supplies, ensuring the clinic remained well-equipped with all essential materials, such as pharmaceutical eye drops
• Maintained smooth patient flow throughout the facility, promoting efficient overall operations
• How to check vision fields, refraction, and other vision markers

Taught others how to

• Screen patients for issues and eye diseases, checking visual acuity, color plates, pupil dilation, and papillary function.
• Complete patient histories by asking probing questions about family medical conditions, past ocular history, and previous surgical procedures.
• Addressed issues noted during preliminary examinations with the physician to provide important information and boost appointment success
• Maintained strict patient privacy and confidential patient information, taking care to meet all HIPAA guidelines and statutes for data security
• Promoted healing and patient satisfaction by delivering detailed instructions for pre- and post-op eye care to patients as directed by physicians
• Evaluated the performance of junior technicians, providing constructive feedback and strategies for improvement to enhance their skills and professional growth.