Yesenia Medina
Costa Mesa,CA
Summary
Dedicated Ophthalmic Technician with a strong background in patient education and clinic workflow management. Recognized for effective collaboration with ophthalmologists and delivering quality patient care through accurate diagnostics and follow-up support. Compassionate Ophthalmic Medical Technician skilled in diagnostic equipment operation and patient education. Proven ability to enhance clinic workflow and collaborate with healthcare teams to optimize patient outcomes. Detail-oriented professional with over 8 years of experience in ophthalmic care. Expertise in patient data collection, surgical assisting, and conducting comprehensive assessments to improve patient care. Committed to fostering effective communication among healthcare professionals. Energetic ophthalmic technician with several years of experience providing chairside assistance for several optometrists. Talented at performing patient medical history screenings and administering medications. Successful at managing a several patient caseload daily. Operational knowledge of complex ophthalmic equipment. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Responsible and motivated student ready to apply education in the workplace. Offers excellent technical abilities with software and applications, ability to handle challenging work, and excellent time management skills. Customer-focused individual with a passion for delivering exceptional service. Strong interpersonal skills with a talent for effectively addressing concerns. Committed to improving customer satisfaction and driving positive outcomes.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Ophthalmic Medical Technician
Tayani Institute
Laguna Hills, CA
01.2025 - 08.2025
- Assisted in comprehensive patient eye examinations and data collection.
- Operated diagnostic equipment to assess visual function and eye health.
- Provided education to patients on eye care practices and treatment options.
- Maintained accurate patient records and managed appointment schedules efficiently.
- Collaborated with ophthalmologists to develop personalized patient care plans.
- Conducted vision tests and interpreted results for clinical evaluations.
- Communicated effectively with other healthcare professionals regarding patient care needs.
- Maintained accurate patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Provided instruction on contact lens insertion and removal techniques and answered questions regarding contact lens hygiene practices.
- Performed patient screenings, including visual acuity tests and intraocular pressure measurements.
- Prepared examination rooms with appropriate instruments prior to each patient visit.
- Educated patients about eye diseases, their diagnosis and treatment options available to them.
- Assisted ophthalmologists in performing advanced diagnostic procedures such as slit lamp examinations, fundus photography, fluorescein angiography, and laser treatments.
- Administered medications to patients pre-and post-operatively.
- Monitored patient progress during follow-up visits and reported any changes to the physician immediately.
- Provided direct assistance to physicians during surgical procedures or exams as needed.
- Instructed patients on proper use of prescribed medications related to ocular care.
- Documented patient histories, test results and treatment plans in electronic health records system.
- Prepared patients and administered basic eye exam tests.
- Observed pupils, visual acuteness and extra-ocular movements to check patient status.
- Counseled patients in surgery and treatment plans.
- Analyzed test results and contributed to diagnostic discussions.
- Calibrated and maintained ophthalmic equipment to ensure accuracy in patient diagnostics.
- Conducted pre- and post-operative care, providing patients with detailed instructions and follow-up.
- Performed a wide range of diagnostic tests such as OCT, visual fields, and fundus photography.
- Assisted ophthalmologists with minor office procedures and surgeries, ensuring sterile technique and patient comfort.
- Applied eye drops and medications as prescribed by the ophthalmologist.
- Led patients to exam rooms, collected medical histories and asked questions regarding health and current medications to provide physicians with optimal initial data.
- Conducted tonometry or tonography tests to measure intraocular pressure.
Ophthalmic Medical Technician
NVISION
Huntington Beach, California
04.2020 - 04.2023
- Assisted ophthalmologists during surgical procedures and diagnostic tests.
- Managed patient records using electronic health record systems efficiently.
- Performed visual field tests and retinal imaging for accurate assessments.
- Administered medications to patients pre-and post-operatively.
- Conducted pre- and post-operative care, providing patients with detailed instructions and follow-up.
- Evaluated prescriptions along with clients' work and personal visual requirements.
- Maintained smooth patient flow throughout facility, promoting efficient overall operations.
Ophthalmic Technician
Costco Optical
Laguna Niguel , CA
12.2012 - 02.2020
- Assisted optometrists with patient examinations and vision tests.
- Prepared patients for procedures by explaining processes and calming concerns.
- Managed patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Conducted preliminary eye tests including visual acuity and intraocular pressure measurements.
- Educated patients on contact lens care and ocular health maintenance.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of examination rooms and equipment.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient patient flow during busy hours.
- Provided support in the training of new staff on clinic protocols and procedures.
- Cleaned, sterilized, and maintained ophthalmic instruments according to established protocols.
- Operated diagnostic instruments such as optical coherence tomography and fundus cameras.
- Performed visual acuity tests, tonometry, refraction and other vision tests.
- Administered eye drops to patients as directed by physician.
- Prepared patients and administered basic eye exam tests.
- Collected data from visual field testing, retinal imaging, corneal topography.
- Educated patients about eye care needs and safety practices related to vision health issues.
- Obtained and recorded patient medical history and operated ophthalmic equipment.
- Prepared patient charts prior to each visit including relevant past medical history.
- Provided assistance in the preparation of equipment for procedures.
- Assisted ophthalmologists with patient examinations and surgeries.
- Observed pupils, visual acuteness and extra-ocular movements to check patient status.
- Transferred knowledge by training ophthalmic assistants, technicians and interns.
- Dispensed eyeglasses according to prescription specifications.
- Managed inventory of contact lens supplies and materials used in the clinic.
- Verified insurance coverage for services provided at the practice.
- Observed patients during office visits or treatments for signs of adverse reactions or complications.
- Performed a wide range of diagnostic tests such as OCT, visual fields, and fundus photography.
- Managed patient flow to optimize clinic efficiency and minimize wait times.
- Screened patients for issues and eye diseases, checking visual acuity, color plates, pupil dilation and papillary function.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing -
UEI College
Anaheim, CA05-2010
Skills
- Diagnostic equipment operation
- Patient data collection
- Electronic health records
- Vision testing
- Intraocular pressure measurement
- Patient education
- Clinic workflow management
- Healthcare collaboration
- Surgical assisting
- Electronic health records management
- Geriatric eye care assistance
- Diabetic retinopathy monitoring
- Preoperative care coordination
- Glasses prescription interpretation
- Emergency eye care response
- Macular degeneration detection
- Low vision assessment
- Refractive error correction
- Visual acuity testing
- Pachymetry proficiency
- Dry eye syndrome assessment
- Slit-lamp biomicroscopy
- Postoperative care support
- Corneal topography
- Refraction techniques
- Glaucoma screening expertise
- Ophthalmic medication administration
- Ophthalmic terminology
- Visual field testing
- Optical coherence tomography
- Cataract evaluation proficiency
- Fundus photography
- Corneal topography analysis
- Ophthalmic imaging expertise
- Pachymetry knowledge
- Patient care
- Diagnostic testing
- Ophthalmology testing
- Glaucoma screening techniques
- Minor surgery assistance
Education and Training
other
Personal Information
Timeline
Ophthalmic Medical Technician
Tayani Institute
01.2025 - 08.2025
Ophthalmic Medical Technician
NVISION
04.2020 - 04.2023
Ophthalmic Technician
Costco Optical
12.2012 - 02.2020
Associate Degree in Nursing -
UEI College
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