Knowledgeable and efficient Certified Ophthalmic Assistant with proven expertise in managing and maintaining smooth patient flows. Proficient in routine workups, issue triage and diagnostic testing.
Led patients to exam rooms, collected medical histories and asked questions regarding health and current medications to provide physicians with optimal initial data.
Observed pupils, visual acuteness, and extra-ocular movements to check patient status.
Advised patients on ocular medications, dressings and contact lenses.
Assisted during in-office surgical procedures and collected ultrasound images.
Sent patient prescriptions to pharmacies and scheduled future appointments.
Cleaned and performed minor maintenance on examination equipment and glasses.
Counseled patients in surgery and treatment plans.
Sanitized ultrasonic instruments and equipment to avoid spread of disease.
Authorized refills for patient prescriptions, keeping careful track of all medications and side effects.
Educated patients on conditions, explaining treatment options and possible medication side effects.
Assisted physicians in operating room, handing over tools and supplies and cutting sutures.
Explained procedures in easy-to-understand terminology to patients and their families.
Prepared operating suites for surgeries by stocking supplies, placing equipment in position and monitoring.
Maintained smooth patient flow throughout facility, promoting efficient overall operations.
Promoted healing and patient satisfaction by delivering detailed instructions for pre- and post-op eye care to patients as directed by physicians.
Measured corneal curvature with keratometer or ophthalmometers to aid in diagnosis of conditions such as astigmatism.
Took anatomical or functional ocular measurements of eye or surrounding tissue, including axial length measurements.
Obtained and recorded patient medical history and operated ophthalmic equipment.
Screened patients for issues and eye diseases, checking visual acuity, color plates, pupil dilation and papillary function.
Conducted tonometry or tonography tests to measure intraocular pressure.
Administered ophthalmic drops and ointments for treatment or to aid in diagnostics.
Checked vision fields, refraction and other vision markers before patient met with ophthalmologist.
Dilated patients' eyes and administered prescribed treatments.
Office Manager and Tech, 12/2003 - 11/2007 Belu Allam M.D. – City, STATE,
Assisted in opening of second location.
Help design and set-up medical office.
Set up optical, ordering of new equipment and established relationship with vendors.
Oversaw day-to-day office operations, including receiving and organizing correspondence, answering and forwarding calls and creating business letters and records.
Maintained impeccable office organization to support efficiency, professionalism and performance objectives.
Managed office inventory and placed new supply orders.
Handled scheduling and managed timely and effective allocation of resources and calendars.
Trained and mentored administrative staff members in company policies, daily task execution and industry best practices.
Coordinated office activities and operations to secure efficiency and compliance with company policies.
Elevated customer satisfaction ratings by resolving client and case issues effectively.
Directed and oversaw office personnel activities.
Solicited vendor quotes to determine optimal material purchase pricing.
Managed office budget to handle all needs, including inventory, postage and vendor services.
Education and Training
C.O.A.: Ophthalmic Technology, Expected in 05/1986 - Joint Comission of Allied Health - , GPA:
18 hr credit courses in ophthalmology every 3yrs to keep certification
CPR certified every 2 years: , Expected in - - , GPA:
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Job Titles Held:
Ophthalmology Technician
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
Office Manager and Tech
Degrees
C.O.A.
18 hr credit courses in ophthalmology every 3yrs to keep certification
CPR certified every 2 years
