Veronica Rodriguez
El Cajon,CA
Summary
Articulate Ophthalmic Technician talented in handling both the medical and administrative end of facility work. Accomplished at assisting in various surgical procedures. Well-organized and efficient with sound knowledge of surgical instruments, sterilization protocols, and various eye diseases.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
Sharp Healthcare
8701 Cuyamaca St Santee, Ca 92021
09.2002 - Current
- Documented patient medical history and information with commitment to accuracy.
- Maintained inventory of medical supplies and tools to address needs of patients.
- Operated and maintained ophthalmic equipment in alignment with safety procedures.
- Administered ophthalmic drops and ointments, focusing on patient comfort.
- Presented preliminary medical evaluation of clinical patients, delivering comprehensive reports to physicians.
- Obtained optical pressures, checked visual acuities and administered slit lamp exams to identify issues.
- Triaged phone calls from patients and outside contacts and handled in order of importance.
- Applied eye medications and drops to dilate pupils in preparation for examinations.
- Explained pre- and post-operative procedures to patients and carefully reviewed surgical plans.
- Recorded patient history to help ophthalmologists determine diagnoses and treatment plans.
- Used Lensometer to measure and record lens power of existing prescriptive spectacles.
- Performed visual field testing to measure patients' peripheral vision to determine any visual field loss.
- Operated ophthalmic equipment for patient eye examinations and prepared patients for examinations and surgeries.
- Measured intraocular pressure using Goldman and Tonopen tonometry process.
- Instilled anesthetic drops and assisted in laser treatments and minor procedures.
- Measured and recorded visual acuity and color vision testing.
- Conducted Goldman and Humphrey Visual Field Testing as part of overall vision evaluation.
- Conducted tonometry testing to measure pressure inside patient's eye to determine presence of glaucoma
- Administered visual acuity tests to measure patient ability to see clearly at different distances and identify visual impairments.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mount Miguel High School
Spring Valley, CA06.1993
Skills
- Suture Removal
- Outpatient Procedures
- Electronic Health Records Systems
- Visual Prescreening
- OCT Scanning
- Diagnostic Testing
- Intraocular Pressure Measurement
- Inventory Supplies
- Medication Administration
- Surgical Care
- Ocular Measuring
- Corneal Topography
- Examination Room Preparation
- Preliminary Testing
- Patient Examination
- Cleaning and Sanitation
- Explaining Procedures to Patients
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Patient Information Documentation
- Ophthalmology Testing
- Medical Equipment Operations
- Appointment Scheduling
- Patient Medical Histories
- Chart Documentation
- Ophthalmologist Support
- Operational Procedures
- Minor Surgery Assistance
- Color Vision Assessment
- Eye Examination
- Insurance Eligibility
- Surgical Equipment
Certification
- COA - Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
- CPR certified
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
Sharp Healthcare
09.2002 - Current
High School Diploma -
Mount Miguel High School