Vanessa Rabaya
Medical/Optometrist Assistant
San Diego,United States
Summary
Responsible Optometric Technician provides relationship-based eye care and outstanding customer service. Performs patient work ups, ancillary testing and orders and dispenses contact lenses to support optometrist and promote operational efficiency. Establishes priorities, works independently and proceeds with objectives without supervision. Efficiency in Ocular Angiograms Photography
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Laundry Attendant
Bahia Resort Hotel
San Diego, CA
03.2012 - 08.2014
- Evaluated garments to segregate delicate and non-delicate items, providing extra scrutiny to easily damaged clothing.
- Collected soiled linens and clothing and pretreated stains.
- Assisted with unloading and loading customer laundry items.
- Set up wash and dry cycles with appropriate settings such as spin speed, temperature, and cleaning agents.
- Used irons and iron boards to press clothing, folding and organizing garments.
- Loaded and unloaded machines, ironed pieces and folded cleaned items, typically handling over 1000 pieces per shift for large $300,000 revenue-producing business.
Optometric Assistant
Vision Center
Humboldt, TN
05.2010 - 08.2013
- Obtained Ocular Pressure and Visual Fields Analysis
- Obtained and recorded Ocular photos during Angiograms
- Assisted in emergency extraction/injuries
- Took medical histories and reported current concerns from patients prior to physical exam by optometrist.
- Administered visual acuity tests, glaucoma screening and Keratometry and communicated findings to doctor.
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
- Directed patients to exam rooms for initial evaluations and intake to aide physicians with carrying out efficient appointments.
- Helped patients with contact lens fitting and training
- Instructed patients on contact lens insertion and removal and lens care guidelines.
- Greeted patients, prepared exam rooms and documented medical records to keep office running efficiently and effectively.
- Increased sales by 13%
- Assisted with dilating patients or using eye medications when directed by optometrist.
- Provided patients with detailed instructions for pre- and post-op care under physician supervision to promote healing and optimal recovery strategies.
- Explained processes and operated equipment for Angiogram testing
Grocery Bagger
32ndst Naval Commissary
San Diego, CA
02.1999 - 05.2002
- Loaded and unloaded items from production line.
- Assembled boxes, cartons and containers to package items.
- Assisted customers by finding items quickly to boost store satisfaction rates.
- Delivered assistance and service by carrying packages and bags and securing customer purchases in vehicles.
- Collected shopping carts from parking lot and returned to stand to keep lot organized
- Inspected items for defects and damage
- Placed items into bags, boxes or other containers
- Packaged fragile items with cushioning material
Education
No Degree - Medical Assistant
Kaplan College
Chula Vista, CA07.2013
Skills
- Ocular Measuring
- Eyeglass Repair
- HIPAA Guidelines
- Visual Examinations
- Medical Equipment Operations
- Intraocular Pressure Measurement
- Accurate Recordkeeping
- Eyeglass Prescriptions
- Contact Lens Care
- Surgical Care
- Specialized Testing
- EHR Updating
- Electronic Medical Record
- Color Vision Assessment
Timeline
Laundry Attendant
Bahia Resort Hotel
03.2012 - 08.2014
Optometric Assistant
Vision Center
05.2010 - 08.2013
Grocery Bagger
32ndst Naval Commissary
02.1999 - 05.2002
No Degree - Medical Assistant
Kaplan College