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OPHTHALMIC CONTACT LENS TECHNICIAN
Professional Summary

Ophthalmic Assistant and Contact Lens Technician:

A talented communicator who develops strong patient rapport. Highly motivated to contribute to the success of a progressive professional eye care practice. Skilled in comprehensive eye care, including contact lens fitting and services.

Licenses
  • Contact Lens Technician CLSA 2006 continued education necessary
  • Certified Ophthalmic Assistant 1985 expired 2001
  • Certified Medical Assistant 1984 expired 2001
  • Certified Nursing Assistant 1984 expired 2000
Skill Highlights

BACK OFFICE 

  • Electronic Health Records
  • Performs initial vision exam including chief complaint, medical histories, current medications and eye drops, visual acuity, IOP, GVF, EOMs, Lids, tear film, over-refraction, slit lamp view, Humphrey visual fields, color vision plates, and maintain surgical instruments for minor surgery.
  • Contact lens fitting and evaluation

FRONT OFFICE 

  • Electronic Health Records
  • Knowledge of Microsoft office programs
  • Operating office machines
  • Dependable team player
  • Providing clerical assistance to other medical practitioners
  • Providing excellent customer service
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Schedule patient testing and appointments
Professional Experience
Ophthalmic Contact Lens Technician Oct 2006 to Aug 2011
 Eye Health Northwest － Portland and Troutdale, OR
  • Discussion with patients of their lifestyle and vision goals as a contact lens wearer. Review fees and policy specific to contact lens department. Measure corneal curvature. Evaluate tear film for dry eye issues. Examination of eye surface for contact lens fit evaluation. Select trial contact lenses, insertion, check VA, over refraction, evaluate fit and movement. Provide instruction on contact lens insertion and removal. Review information for contact lens handling and product care. Manage and maintain daily records specific to the contact lens department. Clean and polish Rgp lenses and adjust power on Rgp lenses, as indicated. Schedule contact lens follow-up visits to completion of a successful fitting.
Computer Parts Shipping & Order Clerk Apr 2001 to May 2003
 Burnham Distribution Center － Birmingham, AL
  • Responsible to pull computer parts orders and prepare shipments within short amount of time for clients. Packaging them for transportation. Organized delivery of supplies to clients with accurate shipping skills. Vast knowledge of rules and regulation of many shipping companies, including overnight express.
Ophthalmic Assistant Feb 1999 to Jan 2001
 Hollis Eye Center － Columbus, GA
  • Review, Update, and maintain detailed patients' medical records. Performing diagnostic ocular tests and vision acuity. Operate ophthalmic instruments, including auto-refraction, refractometer, and lensometer. Informative with specific patient education and review of documentation for cataract surgery. All aspects of cataract surgical procedures.
Ophthalmic Assistant Jul 1987 to Sep 1999
 East Portland Eye Clinic － Portland, OR
  • Promoted continuity of care by accurately and completely communicating with patients in regards to eye disease, disorders, and vision needs. Support practice by assisting physicians in evaluation of patients ocular system, performing diagnostic tests and providing patient education to ensure quality care. Provide detail-oriented high level of accuracy in work. Strong team player. Strong interpersonal skills with a friendly, approachable demeanor.
Ophthalmic Assistant Entry Level Jun 1984 to Jun 1987
 DR. Rowell, Wood, Harris & Gow － Salem, OR
  • Assist Ophthalmologist in an entry-level capacity, to perform diagnostic tests and measurements necessary for evaluation of patient eye problems and eye examination including visual fields, color plates, applanation tonometry, pupils, depth perception, administer eye drops, and maintain ophthalmic surgical instruments, as well as office equipment.
Education and Training
Associate of Science, Medical Assistant Program 1984 Chemeketa Community College － Salem, OR
High School Diploma, General Business 1975 Balboa High School － Balboa, Canal Zone, Panama

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Companies Worked For:

  • Eye Health Northwest
  • Burnham Distribution Center
  • Hollis Eye Center
  • East Portland Eye Clinic
  • DR. Rowell, Wood, Harris & Gow

School Attended

  • Chemeketa Community College
  • Balboa High School

Job Titles Held:

  • Ophthalmic Contact Lens Technician
  • Computer Parts Shipping & Order Clerk
  • Ophthalmic Assistant
  • Ophthalmic Assistant Entry Level

Degrees

  • Associate of Science , Medical Assistant Program 1984
    High School Diploma , General Business 1975

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