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0-5 years of experience
Maintain a professional working relationship with patients, while assisting physician with refracting eyesight to prescribe the proper eyewear.
- Instruct patients on proper contact lens and eyeglass use and care.
- Maintained patients charts by keeping them updated with detailed notes.
- Administered visual field tests, eye drop administration for dilation, tonometry, fluorescein angiography gdx, refract patients, and assisted Doctor in minor surgeries.
- Clean and sterilize instruments, and provide clean work environment for doctor and patient.
- Provide proper drops to prep patient for Yag surgeries.
0-5 years of experience
Received inbound calls to answer and resolve patient concerns
- Assisted Ophthalmologists with in house procedures such as lasers and injections as needed
- Interviewed and recorded patient medical history via electronic data entry
- Coordinated the daily office flow of all patients through their ophthalmic visit
- Ensured patients understanding of physicians diagnosis, instructions, and treatment
- Conducted out of office referrals to various medical physicians
0-5 years of experience
- Greeted patients, answered phones, documented insurances, prepared billing information, Maintained doctor-pateint schedule, performed clerical duties
- Performed autorefraction, non-contact tonometry, and papillary distance measurements
- Obtained patient medical history and investigated chief complaints
- Provided patients expertise in selecting and adjusting ophthalmic wear
- Interpreted medical and non-medical information in Cantonese, Mandarin, and Spanish
0-5 years of experience
Documented patient demographics, medical history and chief compliant in preparation for patient to be examined by the physician in general ophthalmology as well as varying sub specialties of ophthalmology such as retina and cornea disorders and glaucoma and cataract management.
- Performed Visual Field Testing, Optical Coherence Tomography, and Assessed Intra ocular pressure through Tono pen or applanation.
- Setup sterile field with instrumentation and assisted physicians with intra ocular injections.
- Competently administered VA testing in adult and pediatric patients.
0-5 years of experience
Increased profits by offering services as a testing technician
- Assisted patients in making right choices based on their needs and personalities
- Used personal contacts to bring in new vendors, and maintained inventory
- Participated in implementation of a new patients privacy system, with business owners support
0-5 years of experience
Duties included recording patient histories, conducting tonometry checks of intra-ocular pressure, visual acuity, confrontation fields, visual fields, color vision, stereopsis, A-Scan, auto-refraction, refractions on auto-phoroptor, fundus photos.
- Assisted physician with procedures such as chalazion excisions, entropians, and extropians, blepharoplasty, and lid lesion excisions.
- Scheduled cataract extractions, cataract surgery aftercare and education.
- Maintained all supplies for procedure room.
- Maintained positive relationships with all ophthalmic drug company representatives.
0-5 years of experience
Provided intake procedures for patients entering the clinic
- Gathered relevant information from patients in order to keep medication records accurate
- Administered refractions to patients
- Performed Visual fields
- Assisted with general office duties when needed
0-5 years of experience
- Prepared examination and treatment rooms for use by eye care providers
- Reviewed appointment schedule to determine patient visits order
- Performed basic and routine vision screenings examinations; and recorded data on standard format
- Maintained ophthalmic instruments appropriately
- Administered eye medications as ordered by the Ophthalmologists
- Performed other technical skills as directed by an eye care provider
- Gathered medical records and patient information
0-5 years of experience
- Multi-tasked general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, scheduling appointments, and scheduling out- patient testing or procedures for patients
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and administered pretesting
- Recorded patients’ medical history and test results in medical records
- Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivables
- Organized, updated and maintained over 200 patient charts
- Authorized drug refills and provided detailed prescription information to pharmacies
- Ordered office supplies, optical supplies and set up vendors as needed
- Filed insurance claims and posted EOB’s
6-10 years of experience
Met clinical and organizational needs in reliable and flexible manner.
- Adeptly managed multi-line phone system, pleasantly greeted all patients, and registered patients.
- Professionally and courteously scheduled and verified appointment times with patients.
- Precisely evaluated and verified benefits and eligibility.
- Submitted electronic claim documentation for timely filing.
- Preformed monthly inventory and maintained office and medical supply
- Triage patient calls and questions.
- Printed and reviewed monthly patient aging report and solicited overdue
- Assisted doctors with non-invasive procedures; obtained consent forms as necessary.
- Assisted in maintenance of medical charts and/or electronic medical records
0-5 years of experience
Prepared patients and assisted ophthalmologist with surgery and laser procedures.
- Educated patients regarding proper eye health and hygiene. Demonstrated how to properly clean the eyes and correctly do warm compresses.
- Collected and calculated diagnostic data; and ensured to remain current with documentation guidelines.
- Recognized an emergency situation and initiated appropriate plan of action.
- Reviewed and monitored ophthalmologist schedule for efficiency.
- Assisted in the orientation of new employees, and recognized and utilized opportunities to teach other staff members.
- Performed liaison duties between patients, referring physicians, and hospital staff.
- Maintained ophthalmic instruments appropriately.
- Managed to administer eye medications as ordered by the Ophthalmologist.
- Calibrated and cleaned all diagnostic equipment on a monthly basis.
0-5 years of experience
Prepared examination and treatment rooms for use by eye care providers.
- Performed basic and routine vision screenings examinations; and recorded data on standard format.
- Maintained ophthalmic instruments appropriately.
- Managed to administered eye medications as ordered by the Ophthalmologists.
- Performed other technical skills as directed by an eye care provider.
- Prepared patients and assisted ophthalmologist laser procedures.
- Recognized an emergency situation and initiated appropriate plan of action.
- Performed liaison duties between patients, referring physicians, and hospital staff.
- Work well under pressure, especially in a busy office.
- Scribed for the ophthalmologist during examination; meticulously and efficiently.
0-5 years of experience
Maintained sales and stock of optical frames and sunglasses
- Adjusted and dispensed prescription eyeglasses
- Fit patients for contact lenses and adjusted prescriptions as needed
- Preformed all tests necessary to aid the Ophthalmologist in making an accurate diagnosis
- Assisted in ocular injections and minor surgical procedures
- Aided in maintaining consistent patient flow in a busy clinical environment
- Earned certification as an Ophthalmic Assistant
0-5 years of experience
Performed back office duties, managed in-office patient flow and scheduled appointments. Documented physician’s examination notes.
- Served as Contact Lens Specialist ordering contacts and providing instruction in proper use of contacts to patients.
- Participated in hotline operations. Conducted screening and provided assistance to patients needing to be seen over the weekend.
- Scheduled surgeries, prepared patients for physician visits, provided pre-operative counseling, and performed eye testing and evaluation.
- Established solid patient relationships while demonstrating ability to work well under pressure and applying solid decision making skills.
0-5 years of experience
Clinic coordinator for new physician
- Maintained organization of daily schedule
- Performed routine work up examinations including specialized testing
- Demonstrated flexibility in my job assignment
0-5 years of experience
Performs basic routine vision screening examinations and record data on standard format.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the room neat and clean.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical information.
- Explained treatment procedures, medications, diet, or physicians’ instructions to patients.
- Maintain ophthalmic instruments appropriately.
10+ years of experience
Trained new employees, provided feedback on progress during training period to ensure staffing continuity.
- Managed weekly procedure schedule for (Lasers) using Allscripts to ensure that all necessary documents have been signed prior to date of procedure.
- Coordinate referrals to outside facilities through third party vendors for further testing.
- Prepared doctor’s rooms, uncovering equipment and escorting patients to an exam room.
- Performed visual acuity, manual intraocular pressure, color tests, and drops for dilation.
- Assist Doctor with minor procedures and lasers using Medflow software; sterilized instruments, and performed Humphrey Visual Field Testing (HVF) and Pachymetry Testing.
- Educated patients concerning tests such as Pachymetry and HRT, instructed parents on patching procedure for strabismus patients.
- E-prescribed medications, completed paperwork for surgery, coded encounter forms, faxed reports and tests, and performed billing for visits using Electronic Medical Records.
- Ordered all medical and office supplies to ensure smooth running of the department.
0-5 years of experience
Perfoming functions such as preparing charts, making appointments and referrals to other doctors.
- Performing clinical duties involving all aspects of ophthalmology such as history taking, visual acuity, glasses/contacts prescriptions and basic eye movements.
- Providing patient services promptly and efficiently, including processing patient applications for financial and medical assistance or scholarships
- Performing administrative functions such as setting up patient appointments, preparing charts, filing, and billing
- Performing clinical functions such as history taking and measuring visual acuity, glasses, intraocular pressures and basic eye movements
- Proficient skills associated with operating Electronic Health Record programs and secondary software for various office needs.
- Providing optimal care during surgical procedures such as Cataract, Glaucoma, Retina, and Ocular- Plastic procedures
0-5 years of experience
Performed refractions, tonometry, pupillary dilation, Schirmer’s Testing
- Examined the cornea, lens and anterior chamber of the eye using slit lamp
- Performed specialized testing: optical coherence tomography, A-scan biometry
- Assisted physician in minor office procedures
- Screened walk-in patients, emergency patients and telephone calls from patients and referring physicians to determine appropriate appointment
- Calibrated and maintained all instruments including slit lamp, lensometer and tonometer
0-5 years of experience
Patient history and workup including confrontational visual field, EOM, tonometry applanations and dilation
- Performed advanced complete evaluations, slit lamp exams
- Performed refractions, tonometry applanations, manual corneal readings, HRT, OCT, lensometer, HVF and Pachymetry
- Prepped patients for and assisted with minor office procedures
- Diagnostic testing hands on prior to seeing patients
- LASIK pre-op and post-op exams including OrbScan, Wavefront Scan and mesopic pupils
0-5 years of experience
Initiate documentation of the patient’s chief complaint, history of present illness, review of systems, pertinent ocular findings accurately and in accordance with compliance guidelines. Performing testing to include visual acuity measurement, automated perimetry and other patient services as requested by ophthalmologist.
- Assist with minor surgery procedures and laser treatments in office.
- Educate patients regarding administration of medications, and pre- and post-operative instructions as directed by physician. Complete requests for prescription refills as authorized by physician.
- Inventory and maintain medications and medical supplies.
- Assist with maintenance of clinical examination equipment.
0-5 years of experience
Highlights listed below, please contact me for more complete resume of my career as a COA.
- Front desk skills including phones, charts, check in and out, scheduling, etc.
- Technician Skills including travel between locations, EMR and paper charting, In-Office Procedure and Injection assisting
- Skinmedica test subject
- Employee of the Month Two times
0-5 years of experience
Medical record taking, Patient history, chief complaint
- Tonometry, tonopen, experience in refracting, Lensometry, visual fields, checking pupils
- Strong communication, phone and customer service skills
- Experience in Microsoft word, QuickBooks, Outlook Express and 10 Key
- Intro to Medical Terminology 101 and 102
- CPR Certified
0-5 years of experience
Carefully performing the duties as a surgical scrub assistant in the OR and in clinical procedures maintaining joint commission’s standards for a sterile surgical field
- Scheduled patients for surgery and ordered surgical supplies
- Sterilized surgical instruments
- Perform the duties of a contact lens technician once a week. Successfully instructed patients on how to insert and remove contact lenses
- Travelled to satellite clinics
0-5 years of experience
Obtain medical history, administer eye drops and assist with scheduling of cataract surgery.
- Provide contact lens education including insertion and removal of contact lenses.
- Provide assistance with refractions, medication, glasses and contact lens prescriptions.
- Maintain optical and surgical instruments; Administer eye medication and set up for eye procedures. Schedule appointments when needed.
- Administer variety of test using Auto-Refractor, Visual fields, HRT, IOL Master and OCT 2000
0-5 years of experience
Answered phone and assisted patients with questions and concerns
- Obtain eye measurements for glasses, contacts and surgery
- Administer special tests
- Assist doctors in laser, minor and cataract surgery’s
- Answer multi-line phone
- File, fax, copy and issue permits
0-5 years of experience
Assisting physicians with medical examinations including scheduling and confirming appointments
- Recording patient medical history, complaints and performing preliminary tests
- Removing eye patches after surgical procedures
- Measuring eye glasses, patients eyes and taking digital images of the back of the eye
- Administering eye drops to check the intraocular eye pressures and dilate eyes
- Reviewing medical examinations for quality assurance.
0-5 years of experience
Began training in more advanced roles in ocular motility, drug administration, surgical procedures, ophthalmic imaging, and visual fields.
- Covered a broad range of ophthalmic corneal disorders.
- Examined the cornea, lens, and anterior chamber of the eye using a slit lamp and note variations from normal.
- Performed Sensorimotor Exams
- Corrected acquity problems for distance and near.
- Assisted in diabetic laser procedures.
- Prepared needles for injections.
- Assisted in the preparation of routine microbiological specimens.
0-5 years of experience
Analyzed test results to develop proper eye care treatment plans.
- Referred patients to outside healthcare professionals for additional medical treatment.
- Routinely followed up with patients about their post-operative recovery status.
- Maintained organized records of customer prescriptions, work orders and payments.
- Obtained detailed medical and personal data for patient charts and records.
- Tested for interocular pressure, ocular motility and pupil size, equality and reaction.
- Operated ophthalmic instruments, including refractors, auto-kerarefractometers, ophthalmoscopes and retinoscopes.
0-5 years of experience
Provide ophthalmic technical support to physicians by performing diagnostic tests necessary for a patient’s evaluation. This includes: lensometry, measuring visual acuity, visual field testing, basic ocular motility, tonometry- applanation & tono-pen, evaluation of pupils, manual refraction, auto-refraction, pachymetry, Lenstar, Magellan, Pentacam and HRT testing.
- Collect accurate documentation of the patient’s chief complaint, history of present illness, review of systems, and all pertinent ocular findings in accordance with compliance guidelines.
- Ensures that exam rooms are clean, stocked, and appropriately set up each day.
- Conduct basic computer scheduling and canceling appointments.
- Educate patients on medications for pre and post-operative protocol as directed by the physician.
- Familiar with EHR software.
- CPR certified.
0-5 years of experience
Ophthalmic Scribe
- Assisted the doctor with patient procedures and appointments.
- Aided the doctor in Lasik and Cataract surgeries.
- Worked chair side along with the doctor.
6-10 years of experience
Responsible for preparing patient for doctor, including collection of patient’s medical history and current medications.
- Assist doctor in diagnostic testing including visual fields, NFA, and BFA.Refraction
- Performs technical workups, patient, interviews and special testing.
- Maintains and cleans all equipment being used.
- Returns all phone calls to patients and pharmacies.
- Assists in minor surgeries.Head Technician.Manager
- Enter data into patient database.Contact Lense Tech, Head Technician, Prescription Tech
- Organize and maintain patient charts.
0-5 years of experience
Started as front desk receptionist for the first 3-4 months and then was promoted to working as a ophthalmic assistant
- Scheduling and greeting patients
- Patient work ups including but not limited to: patient history, diagnostic testing, administering topical medications, helping patients understand and adhere to physician prescribed medications and treatments.
- Instructing contact lens wearers on inserting lenses, care, and solutions.
- Ordering eyeglasses, contact lenses, solutions, etc.
- Patient payments, office billing, and answering multiple phone lines
- Handling incoming and outgoing mail
- New patient enrollment and data entry
0-5 years of experience
Patient work up Chief Complaint, ROS. 20 to 40 Pt’s daily
- Visual acuity, Lensometry, Applination Tonometry/Tonopen
- Retinoscopy, refinement and manifest refactions, BAT, IOL Master, Manual K’s
- Visual field testing 24-2 SS and SF, Pentacam Topography
- Ishihara color plates Plaquenil Therapy, Stereo Fly, Amsler Grid
- OCT, Cirrus, Spectralis, Fundus photography, disc photos (4up), slit lamp photos
- Preparing patients for minor office procedures, consent patient for procedure, explain pre and post-op care, Triage Pt calls, Pharmacy calls new scripts and refills meds/drops
0-5 years of experience
Assist ophthalmologists and optometrists in providing quality care to patients of all ages.
- Execute preliminary testing procedures and conduct proper chart review including maintaining and sterilizing ophthalmic instruments.
- Gather medical records and patient information.
- Administer and prepare medication for patients.
- Measure anatomical and functional ocular measurements.
- Provide education on contact lens and eye care to patients.
0-5 years of experience
Excellent communication skills and comfortable developing relationships with multiple doctors, patients, clinical staff and medical sales representatives.
- Demonstrate accurate knowledge of ophthalmic medications and proper instillation of topical eye drugs with exceptional knowledge of the principles of first-aid treatments for ocular emergencies.
- Communicate with patients regarding follow-up care, surgeries, and procedures.
- Assisted in minor surgical procedures, as well as laser treatments such as YAG Capsulotomy, including patient education on the risks, benefits and alternatives to multiple surgical procedures.
- Excellent knowledge of Electronic Medical Records
0-5 years of experience
Performed patient work ups and tested visual acuity
- Surgery scheduling and chart preparation; also performed necessary testing prior to surgery
- Accurately obtained patients IOP
- Performed pachymetry, topography and lensometry
- Maintained equipment and stocked screening/ treatment rooms
- Scribing and assisting with in office procedures
0-5 years of experience
Work up patients by taking auto acuities, refraction, checking patients pressure with tonopen, getting medical history, and chief complaint of the patients visit
- Take anterior and posterior retinal photos for the doctor to help determine a diagnosis
- Perform a visual fields test when needed on patients for the doctor
- Perform optical coherence tomography (OCT) scan for the patients to help in diagnosing glaucoma or macular degeneration for the doctor
- Assist the doctor with Avastin injections and blepharoplasty surgeries
- Scheduling patients for cataract and Lasik surgeries
- Assist patients with calling prescriptions to their pharmacy
- Go over contact lenses with patients and let them know the care and wearing schedule for their needs
10+ years of experience
Over the past 18 years at Eye Health I’ve progressed through many rolls on my way to my current assignment as ophthalmic tech with a COA (Certified Ophthalmic Assistant) certificate.
- Reception desk
- Telephone triage
- Writer / Scribe
- Ophthalmic technician
6-10 years of experience
Assisted in minor surgical procedures including laser treatments and LASIK
- Performed specialized vision testing
- Transcribed for Medical Doctors in electronic health records during appointments
- Completed all pre, intra and post-operative surgical charting
- Complied with HIPAA and OSHA standards
6-10 years of experience
Counsel and present financial options to patients for various surgery options
- Responsible for converting at least 70% of consultations into procedures
- Track non-converts and follow up on routine basis
- Assist doctor(s) with examinations and procedures
- In charge of ordering & maintaining inventory of surgical & clinical supplies
6-10 years of experience
Measure complete visual acuity for all ages and ocular diagnoses.
- Measure and record intraocular pressure (tonometry), automated visual fields, vital signs and pupillary response and other objective ophthalmic testing procedures
- Administer topical eye medications
- Sets up and assists with minor surgical procedures of the eye
- Performs other objective ophthalmic testing and automated image capture, such as Slit Lamp Photos, Fundus Photos, Fluorescein Angiography (FA) and Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT).
- Document concise and relevant medical and ocular histories in the medical record
- Make and cancel medical clearances and diagnostic appointments. Obtain and prepare the appropriate medical information to schedule surgeries.
6-10 years of experience
Applies drops to anesthetize, dilate, or medicate eyes.
- Measures intraocular pressure of eyes.
- Tests patient’s field of vision, including central and peripheral vision, for defects, and charts test results on graph paper.
- Take Fundus photos
- Performs other tests and measurements as requested by physician
- Gives instructions to patients concerning eye care.
0-5 years of experience
- Preliminary testing, including the use of automated and manual lensometers.
- EHR documentation of all patient histories, performed and recorded visual acuity.
- Assessed intraocular pressure by mean of Goldmann applanation, Perkins and Tonopen devices.
- Manual refraction with the use of phoropter, trial frame and lenses.
- Under the direction of the doctor and drop certified, instilled ophthalmic dilating agents and or medication necessary for examination or procedures.
- Administered testing using the Humphrey Visual Field Analyzer and Optical Coherence Tomography.
- A-scan, ultrasound Biometry, acquired corneal curvature, axial length, anterior chamber depth using the IOL Master 500, manual A-scan and verifying measurements with the autorefractor and manual keratometer.
- Corneal assessment using Zeiss corneal topography.
- Assisted in procedures involving the use of YAG or Argon laser.
- Assembled surgical trays, using sterile technique, accounting for all sharps, suturing
0-5 years of experience
- Performed refractometry, applanation tonometry, keratometry, topography, and biometry.
- Assisted with minor surgery.
- Laser surgery preparation, lensometry, muscle balance, visual fields.
0-5 years of experience
Patient triage by priority according to acuity and/or scheduled procedures
- Thorough documentation of a patient history and physical including all general vision testing, dilation, etc.
- Basic daily maintenance of equipment including cleaning, calibrating and sterilizing as needed.
- Data entry and retrieval of patient information in Electronic Medical Records
- Extensive use of Ophthalmology skills with emphasis on visual fields, OCT and IOL Master.
0-5 years of experience
Schedule appointments, gather customer’s information, and answer the phone for customers’ questions
- Pre-test, refractometry, pupil distance, visual field testing, and corneal topography
- Check customers’ insurance coverage and calculate payment, record patients’ charges for billing department
- Manage customers’ information on Max SQL system and manage their files
0-5 years of experience
Perform clinical patient work up in preparation for physician, including glaucoma
screenings, corneal evaluations, and surgical evaluations
- Examined the cornea, lens and anterior chamber of the eye using a slit lamp and note
- Perform diagnostic testing and clinical work up for Cataract Surgery patients
- Educate patients about cataract extraction including premium IOL choices and LenSx
- Surgical Scheduling and Precertification for procedures
- Proficient in and responsible for ICD 9 and E & M ophthalmic coding
- Maintain professional relationships through consultation and referral correspondence
- Maintain and market ECHO patient education videos
- Train technicians on MaximEyes SQL electronic medical records system
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