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CERTIFIED OPHTHALMIC ASSISTANT
Professional Summary

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant with 2+ years of experience supporting care excellence in busy ophthalmology clinics. Works with physicians and nurses in diagnostic tests, evaluating patients suffering from diverse ailments. Wanting to obtain a position that will challenge me and allow me to use my education, skills and past experiences in a way that is mutually beneficial to both myself and my employer and allow for future growth and advancement.

Work History
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant, 07/2018 to CurrentCompany Name - City, State
  • Responsible for training new technicians, and for continued education for current employees.
  • Responsible for ordering medications for four physicians for patients each week.
  • Responsible for helping schedule surgeries for each physician's patients.
  • Skilled in helping billing department.
  • Responsible for helping physicians schedules run smoothly, along side of helping schedule patients their appointments.
  • Responsible for helping triage patients on triage phone line.
  • Documented patient medical history and information utilizing MDI with commitment to accuracy.
  • Administered ophthalmic drops and ointments, focusing on patient comfort.
  • Maintained inventory of medical supplies and tools to address needs of patients.
  • Obtained optical pressures, checked visual acuities and administered slit lamp exams to identify issues.
  • Presented preliminary medical evaluation of clinical patients, delivering comprehensive reports to physicians.
  • Operated and maintained ophthalmic equipment in alignment with safety procedures.
  • Promoted positive and smooth patient flow throughout facility, encouraging more efficient operations and boosting patient satisfaction.
  • Provided patients with detailed instructions for pre- and post-op care under physician supervision to promote healing and optimal recovery strategies.
  • Reviewed inventory levels to check medications and other materials, placed orders and restocked supplies to meet forecasted needs.
  • Worked well with patients, staff and manufacturer representatives to carry out successful office- and patient-related work each day.
  • Assessed patients for eye issues and checked visual acuity, color plates and papillary function.
  • Identified issues during preliminary exam and addressed concerns with physician.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms for initial evaluations and intake, including history, medication and symptom documentation, to aide physicians with carrying out efficient appointments.
  • Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
Baby Sitter, 02/2018 to CurrentCompany Name - City, State
  • 8 years of infant care experience duties, including feeding, diapering, resting, and cleanup.
  • Balanced playtime and limited screen time to optimize types of stimulation and support development of fine motor, gross motor and cognitive skills.
  • Maintained developmentally appropriate environment.
  • Carefully monitored children's play activities.
  • Incorporated music and art activities to encourage creativity and expression.
  • Disciplined children and recommended other measures to correct behavior.
  • Planned and implemented educational programs for children.
Head CPR/AED Trainer, 01/2017 to 01/2019Company Name - City, State
  • Recorded and edited videos for use in later courses or by remote learners.
  • Tracked attendance and progress against goals for each participant.
  • Gathered and organized supplementary material to support structured lessons.
  • Scheduled and taught in class and online courses to increase learning opportunities.
  • Performed continuous evaluations of content and plans in order to enhance delivery and improve effectiveness.
  • Eliminated process gaps by implementing new methods of standardized training.
  • Responsible for running and maintaining our CPR/AED training program.
  • Responsible for setting up dates with affiliated schools.
  • Responsible for training/certifying students in CPR/AED at affiliated schools.
  • Responsible for certifying teachers and coaches in CPR/AED.
Education
High School Diploma, 06/2012
Bishop Watterson High School - City
Associate of Science
University of Toledo - City, State
Certifications
  • Certified CPR Instructor-CPR/First Aid Certified (renewed 8/2019)
Community Service
  • Nationwide Children's Hospital- 2011 to 2014- Was responsible for visiting children on assigned floors delivering games, books, and helping rock and feed babies in nursery.
  • Riverside Methodist Hospital- 2010 to 2012- Candystriper, responsible for helping deliver gifts and flowers to patients rooms along with helping discharge patients and get them safely to their cars.
  • Boys & Girls Club of Toledo, OH- 2017 to 2018- Was responsible for helping kids do their homework after school. Playing games with the kids, and doing fun activities while in a safe environment for them.
Skills
  • Physician support
  • Project organization
  • Team Bonding
  • Team management
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Organization
  • Punctual
  • Customer service abilities
  • Operational improvement
  • Relationship development
  • Problem resolution
  • Communications
  • Technologically Advanced
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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • Bishop Watterson High School
  • University of Toledo

Job Titles Held:

  • Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
  • Baby Sitter
  • Head CPR/AED Trainer

Degrees

  • High School Diploma , 06/2012
    Associate of Science

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