Patient-oriented Ophthalmic Technician with sixteen-year background performing diagnostic testing and patient administrative tasks. Adept at taking patient medical histories and providing chairside assistance to several ophthalmologist and optometrists within busy eye care practice. Welcoming and supportive to provide patient services to over 100 patients each day.
Operated ophthalmic equipment for patient eye examinations and prepared patients for examinations and surgeries.
Explained pre- and post-operative procedures to patients and carefully reviewed surgical plans.
Triaged phone calls from patients and outside contacts and handled in order of importance.
Assisted physician with laser procedures for vision corrective actions.
Measured intraocular pressure using Goldman and Tonopen tonometry process.
Conducted corneal pachymetry as screening for Keratoconus, LRI surgery and glaucoma.
Measured corneal curvature using keratometer to determine axis and extent of astigmatism.
Used Lensometer to measure and record lens power of existing prescriptive spectacles.
Instructed patient in care of use of various types of contact lenses, demonstrating insertion, removal and cleaning.
Instilled anesthetic drops and assisted in laser treatments and minor procedures.
Applied eye medications and drops to dilate pupils in preparation for examinations.
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Measured and recorded visual acuity and color vision testing.
Conducted Goldman and Humphrey Visual Field Testing as part of overall vision evaluation.
Performed lensometry and sit-lamp examinations.
Adjusted fit and conducted minor repairs to eyeglasses as part of patient fit process.
Identified issues during preliminary exam and addressed concerns with physician.
Provided patients with detailed instructions for pre- and post-op care under physician supervision to promote healing and optimal recovery strategies.
Cleaned or sterilized ophthalmic or surgical instruments.
Directed patients to exam rooms for initial evaluations and intake, including history, medication and symptom documentation, to aide physicians with carrying out efficient appointments.
Assessed patients for eye issues and checked visual acuity, color plates and papillary function.
Worked well with patients, staff and manufacturer representatives to carry out successful office- and patient-related work each day.
Promoted positive and smooth patient flow throughout facility, encouraging more efficient operations and boosting patient satisfaction.
Conducted binocular disparity tests to assess depth perception.
Reviewed inventory levels to check medications and other materials, placed orders and restocked supplies to meet forecasted needs.
Lead Ophthalmic Technician, 04/2006 - 02/2019 University Of Pennsylvania Health System – Yardley, PA,
Operated ophthalmic equipment for patient eye examinations and prepared patients for examinations and surgeries.
Explained pre- and post-operative procedures to patients and carefully reviewed surgical plans.
Measured corneal curvature using keratometer to determine axis and extent of astigmatism.
Conducted corneal pachymetry as screening for Keratoconus, LRI surgery and glaucoma.
Measured and recorded visual acuity and color vision testing.
Assisted physician with laser procedures for vision corrective actions.
Instilled anesthetic drops and assisted in laser treatments and minor procedures.
Applied eye medications and drops to dilate pupils in preparation for examinations.
Instructed patient in care of use of various types of contact lenses, demonstrating insertion, removal and cleaning.
Triaged phone calls from patients and outside contacts and handled in order of importance.
Adjusted fit and conducted minor repairs to eyeglasses as part of patient fit process.
Conducted Goldman and Humphrey Visual Field Testing as part of overall vision evaluation.
Performed lensometry and sit-lamp examinations.
Used Lensometer to measure and record lens power of existing prescriptive spectacles.
Measured intraocular pressure using Goldman and Tonopen tonometry process.
Worked well with patients, staff and manufacturer representatives to carry out successful office- and patient-related work each day.
Identified issues during preliminary exam and addressed concerns with physician.
Conducted binocular disparity tests to assess depth perception.
Promoted positive and smooth patient flow throughout facility, encouraging more efficient operations and boosting patient satisfaction.
Reviewed inventory levels to check medications and other materials, placed orders and restocked supplies to meet forecasted needs.
Directed patients to exam rooms for initial evaluations and intake, including history, medication and symptom documentation, to aide physicians with carrying out efficient appointments.
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Cleaned or sterilized ophthalmic or surgical instruments.
Assessed patients for eye issues and checked visual acuity, color plates and papillary function.
Provided patients with detailed instructions for pre- and post-op care under physician supervision to promote healing and optimal recovery strategies.
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