Optometric Assistant Resume Example Minnesota Eye Consultants

OPTOMETRIC ASSISTANT

Summary

Resourceful Optomtic Technician with 26 years of experience in medical and administrative assistance. Comprehensive background in accurately recording patient health information, taking vital signs, and processing client needs. Gathers complete patient insurance information quickly to streamline patient appointments.

Skills

Understands medical procedures
Documentation procedures expert
Proper sterilization techniques
Specimens collection and processing
Stocking supplies

Patient scheduling
Professional bedside manner
Charting expertise
Icd 10 CPT coding
Data entry

Experience

Optometric Assistant, Minnesota Eye Consultants, August 2020-January 2021Woodbury , MN

Discussed problems, impairments and corrective lens prescriptions with patients to select proper corrective equipment.
Supported optometrist with vision screenings, exams and prepping rooms and medical instruments.
Observed abnormalities, including glaucoma and color blindness.
Reviewed medical records prior to patient appointments.
Analyzed test results to discuss treatment plans with optometrist.
Assisted with visual field testing, ocular photography, optical coherence tomography and pre-exam data collection.
Kept facility stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
Completed and submitted clinical documentation in accordance with agency guidelines.
Conducted patient interviews to gather health history, vital signs and information about current medical issues.
Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
Performed front desk duties, including answering phones, scheduling appointments, greeting patients and ordering supplies.
Assisted back office patient processes to reduce customer wait time by approximately 100%.
Prepared patients for examinations, taking vital signs and updating medical histories.
Sterilized instruments and disposed of contaminated supplies in adherence to OSHA regulations.

Optometric Assistant, Fairview Health Services, November 2011-March 2020Hugo , MN

Discussed problems, impairments and corrective lens prescriptions with patients to select proper corrective equipment.
Supported optometrist with vision screenings, exams and prepping rooms and medical instruments.
Observed abnormalities, including glaucoma and color blindness.
Performed clerical duties, including pasting refractor receipts, entering data into spreadsheets and alphabetizing folders and invoices.
Supported clerical staff to facilitate optimal patient care and operations.
Reviewed medical records prior to patient appointments.
Analyzed test results to discuss treatment plans with optometrist.
Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
Shadowed experienced staff and optometrist to observe daily tasks.
Assisted with visual field testing, ocular photography, optical coherence tomography and pre-exam data collection.
Coordinated services with medical and office staff to improve patient satisfaction, engagement and compassionate care.
Kept facility stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
Completed and submitted clinical documentation in accordance with agency guidelines.
Conducted patient interviews to gather health history, vital signs and information about current medical issues.
Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
Completed clinical documentation in accordance with agency guidelines.
Performed front desk duties, including answering phones, scheduling appointments, greeting patients and ordering supplies.
Assisted back office patient processes to reduce customer wait time by approximately 100%.
Identified operational improvements to drive efficiency and quality of care.
Furnished supplies, support and assistance to medical staff and patients for unit-specific procedures.
Assisted patients in preparation for examinations, assessing and recording vital signs.
Sterilized medical equipment after each procedure.
Used Revelation software to process patient payments and update accounts.
Answered appointment calls to streamline office operations.
Prepared patients for examinations, taking vital signs and updating medical histories.
Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
Recorded vital signs and medical history for all patients each appointment.
Tracked and managed inventory for exam rooms and maintained vaccine and expiration logs.
Ordered and received disposable supplies and created SAP purchase orders.
Improved patient care and daily task efficiency resulting in smoother operations.
Sterilized instruments and disposed of contaminated supplies in adherence to OSHA regulations.
Assisted with technical treatments and entered information within patient records and charts.
Promoted continuity of care by accurately and completely communicating patient status to fellow caregivers.
Positioned patients for optimal comfort prior to procedures.
Implemented inventory tracking system to maintain product accessibility and lower equipment cost.
Communicated with patients by phone and via written correspondence.

Optometric Technician, National Vision, March 2000-September 2008Daytona Beach , FL

Performed clerical duties, including pasting refractor receipts, entering data into spreadsheets and alphabetizing folders and invoices.
Analyzed chart in preparation of patient engagement to review diagnostic testing, photos and preventative measures needed.
Supported optometrist with vision screenings and exams by prepping rooms with medical instruments.
Assisted with visual field testing, ocular photography, optical coherence tomography and pre-exam data collection.
Maintained smooth patient flow throughout facility, promoting efficient overall operations.
Led patients to exam rooms, collected medical histories and asked questions regarding health and current medications to provide physicians with optimal initial data.
Answered 10-20 calls per 8hrs to assist with customer questions and concerns.

Education and Training

High School DiplomaPryor High School, , CityStateMay 1984

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