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0-5 years of experience
Provided initial patient work-ups and follow up care to average 70-90 patients during office hours per day, including pediatric patients
- Accomplished pre- and post-surgical care to about 30-40 patients per day
- Assisted 4-5 different opthalmogists during eye surgeries for cataract by SICS & phaco-emulsification, strabismus, pterygium, ptosis, ectropion, entropion, glaucoma, tear duct drainage (DCT/DCR)
- Regularly performed duties and diagnostics included
- Administered baseline external exams, color vision testing, stereopsis testing, measuring and recording papillary response
- Analyzed and interpreted OCT data provided by physicians
- Mentored and taught MD students
0-5 years of experience
Experienced in patient education, medical facility protocol, direct patient care, medical terminology
- Experienced in infectious disease protocol and OSHA standards and practices
- Collaborated to modernize and expedite physician dictation
- Introduced new practices in contact lens ordering and returning, saving the company money
- Researched and selected new reading spectacle vendor, resulting in 40% savings
6-10 years of experience
Budgeted Medical Supplies for three offices saving a total of $600 a month
- Managed a variety of clerical and patient service functions in three high-volume offices
- Coordinated patient assistance pharmaceutical programs
- Answered phones and directed incoming calls
- Scheduled patient surgeries at St. Johns Beaumont and St. Joe’s Pontiac Hospitals
- Assisted and performed eye care screenings at local health fairs
- Organized collections of medicines and medical supplies to be sent to third world countries
0-5 years of experience
Managed patient flow reducing wait time by five minutes.
- Supported ophthalmologists in determining refractive error and diagnosing and treating ocular diseases, disorders and injuries in an outpatient clinic setting.
- Performed manual/auto refractions and prepped patient for intraocular injections.
- Served as surgical assistant /scrub technician in the main operating room (OR).
- Received incoming patients, documented patient history and determined proper screening protocol based on standard operating procedures.
- Prepared OR and surgical suites for surgery and assisted with cleanup.
0-5 years of experience
With approval from the director of the VA Healthcare system, I’ve restructured the clinic scheduling system and protocols, and developed a research-based system to facilitate patient flow and scheduling practices. Patient wait times were reduced from 3-4 hours, down to 1 hour. This system is currently being used today.
- Trained all residents, attending physicians, logistic supports, and technicians in the new system as well as the new electronic medical system.
- Screened an estimated 30 patients a day – displaying competency of most ophthalmic examination instruments.
- Established the first annual Christmas party 2011.
0-5 years of experience
Assisted surgeon in all phases of surgical procedures, up to 12 procedures per day, in OR and medical office settings. Prepared patient histories and reports, and performed preliminary tests. Administered diagnostic and therapeutic medications as directed. Sole surgical technician in the practice.
- Increased patient safety by initiating and training other staff in using ultrasonic instrument-cleaning equipment.
- Reduced infection control by recommending improved antibacterial cleaners.
- Reduced costs through thorough research of supply vendors and pricing.
- Frequently commended by patients for providing compassionate care before, during, and after procedures.
0-5 years of experience
Program manager of infection control. Performed monthly area inspections and monitored hand-washing techniques.
- Performed specialty tests including ophthalmic photographs, corneal topographies, visual fields, and pachymetry.
- Oversaw the Athletic Contact Lens Program. Tracked and processed contact lenses valued at approximately $10.5K.
- Safeguarded and maintained $498K worth of critical equipment ensuring no disruptions in patient care.
0-5 years of experience
Scheduled MRI appointments with Bay Ridge Imaging Facility, ensure insurance clearance.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments, initiated and prepared medical charts for the following business day.
- Confirmed patient insurance approval for cataract surgery.
- Under the doctors authorization assisted with prescribing patients with medicine and spectacle lens
- Once a week managed the entire office independently.
- Opened, sorted and distributed incoming correspondences to determine their significance and plan their distribution.
0-5 years of experience
Multi-tasked general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms and mailing monthly invoice statements or correspondence to patients
- Organized, updated and maintained over 100 patient charts
- Recorded patients’ medical history, chief complaints and test results in medical records
- Showed patients to examination rooms and prepared them for physician exam
- Ran and maintained contact department
0-5 years of experience
Prepared 45-50 patients daily for cataract, glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy exams
- Assisted in pre-operations and post-operations for cataract surgery
- Sterilized all equipment with autoclave according to CDC guidelines
- Documented 45-50 patient exams daily electronically as well as written while exam is in progress
- Prepared medical letters for patient’s physicians in addition to authorized prescription refills
0-5 years of experience
- Administered topical ointments and eye solutions under the Ophthalmologist’s supervision.
- Managed the patient visit process and tended to their needs while in the care of the physician.
- Coordinated emergency visits for patients with urgent needs.
- Managed and maintained replenishment levels of critical supplies in examination rooms at two locations.
- Aided the Ophthalmologist with daily functions by sterilizing and organizing instruments for surgical procedures, disposing of contaminated supplies, collecting and preparing lab tests and assisting with minor surgical procedures such as laser treatments.
- Delivered exceptional customer service by expressing a positive attitude and a commitment to excellence while adhering to all applicable regulations such as HIPPA.
6-10 years of experience
Assisted doctors with minor surgical procedures and clean and sterilize instruments
- Performed refractions, OCT, IOP checks and visual field testing including Ptosis
- Completed patients medical history, symptoms, and coding and vision testing
- Made outbound calls to patients to give pathology results, missed appointments, etc.
- Supervised, trained and motivated new ophthalmic technicians
- Scribing and assisting doctors with any patients needs
0-5 years of experience
Ophthalmic testing, including auto refraction, visual acuity, topographical mapping, lensometry, Wavefront technology, OCT, IOL Master, Manifest refractions, Tonopen and eye dilation.
- Counseled patients in various procedures including Lasik, PRK, Cataracts, and minor procedures such as Pterygium and Pinguiculm removal.
- Assisted in the OR during refractive procedures. Programmed Intralase and VISX technology.
- Maintained high level of professionalism in a busy practice setting.
6-10 years of experience
- Maximized efficiencies in this fast-paced clinic of approximately 100 patients daily; supervising 6 physician’s schedules and special testing
- Demonstrated exceptional personnel management qualities; supervised administrative, clinical care and operations teams; performed necessary disciplinary actions
- Increased morale, recruitment, and productivity; designed, developed, and implemented procedures
- Successfully managed billing/coding and billing discrepancies while ensuring patient confidentiality
0-5 years of experience
Responded to direct patient care and prepped the examination rooms
- Took detailed medical history and recorded patients medical chief complaint
- Administered and legibly documented the administration of ophthalmic medication drops
- Performed Visual Acuity and Visual Fields
- Completed precise documentation of photos, testing and scans for patient medical records
- Cleaned and maintained departments instruments as needed
0-5 years of experience
Completed the pre-examination workup: obtaining accurate medical histories from patients and evaluating patient problems.
- Examined patient’s visual acuity, completed visual field testing, and assisted in YAG laser procedures.
- Used auto refractor and non-contact tonometry on patients.
- Performed training for new contact lens wearers on the insertion, removal, and care for contacts.
- Responsible for ordering and maintaining contacts, contact supplies, medications, and exam room supplies.
- Additional office responsibilities involved receipt of payment for exams, contact lenses, hearing aids and accessories.
- Performed minor hearing aid repairs and maintained an accurate log that recorded receipt and delivery of all hearing aids.
- Entered billing information into the billing system, stocked exam rooms, maintained inventory and ordered supplies.
0-5 years of experience
Checked in patients obtaining complete medical history and information pertinent to their visit.
- Assisted doctors with medical procedures including but not limited to intraocular injections, laser treatment, and cryotherapy.
- Performed visual field testing and OCTs.
- Managed clinic staff while on triage desk. Triaged phone calls accordingly. Ordered intraocular medications. Scheduled appointments when required.
0-5 years of experience
Maintained of constant flow of patients minimizing patient wait time.
- Reviewed charts for following day with patient up-dates.
- Assembled patient reminder cards for monthly and yearly follow up appointments.
- Coordinated patient visual examinations and informed the physician of sudden changes.
- Prepared patients for in office procedures and informed them of all necessary information regarding procedures.
0-5 years of experience
Performed administrative and medical care tasks including: answering telephones, greeting patients, updating patients’ medical records and arranging doctor referrals, specialist, also laboratory service
- Assisted ophthalmologist by performing ophthalmic procedures, including visual acuity tests, YAG and PI laser, also assisted physician during minor surgeries
- Reviewed records for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with regulations
- Transcribed patient’s medical reports
- Authorized drug refills and provide prescription information to pharmacies
- Maintained working knowledge of all Microsoft Office Applications and EMR Software
0-5 years of experience
- Trained two hundred sales associates in the region according to organizational standards.
- Applied knowledge of the eye and eye disorders by troubleshooting and filling glasses and contact lens prescriptions.
- Lead regional sales team in transition from 21st to 4th place in earnings after two years of implementing new standards.
- Served as Gift of Sight Captain for multiple charity events and fund raisers.
- Organized patient charts and records, checked insurance eligibility and benefits, and tracked patient billing.
- Provided services as an ABO certified optician, including fitting, dispensing, frame selection, and troubleshooting, winning Presidential Award for Customer Service.
- Only associate in region to be inducted into the Sales Hall of Fame, and one of three associates globally to be inducted twice.
- Responsible for 33% of total sales on a twenty person sales team.
0-5 years of experience
- CVF, Stereo Vision, EOM, Pupil, and Color Plates testing. GDX, Scribe, Sterile Technique.
- Assessed patient needs- based on symptoms and history- then applied appropriate diagnostic testing.
- In office surgical procedure prepared for and assisted M.D. during minor procedures.
- Patient courtesy and consideration maintained while managing a substantial multi M.D. daily schedule.
0-5 years of experience
Assisted the Doctors with pre-testing, patient history, visual acuities, and translating.
- Performed special testing exams such as Visual Fields, Optos, Fundus Photography, Gdx, Pachemetry, and Tonometry (Icare).
- Knowledge of contact lenses and training patients to use soft contacts including insertion, removal, and proper hygiene.
- Maintained and cleaned all medical equipment.
- Scheduled specialist appointments for the doctors and returned phone calls to the patients and pharmacies.
- Knowledge with transcribing.
0-5 years of experience
Administered multiple examinations, which included Visual Acuity, Heidelberg Retinal Imaging, Auto and Manual Lensometry, Refractometry with use of Manual Phoropter as well as the use of the automated Epi-Phoropter, IOL Master/Ultrasonography A-scan, Humphrey Visual Fields, Keratometry, Topography, Tonometry, Automated Tonopen, Potential Acuity Meter (PAM), Schimer’s Test, and Amsler Grid.
- Screened Keratoconus patients for cross-linking study.
- Performed special exams to determine a patient’s candidacy for Lasik surgery.
- Completed extensive patient history assessments using electronic medical records.
- Educated patients in contact lens usage, insertion and removal, and post operative care.
0-5 years of experience
- Performed preliminary screens on patients to obtain medical history, determine and record visual acuities, obtain ocular pressures though tonometry and application methods, and administer dilation drops
- Prepared surgical rooms for procedures including cryopexy, laser, and gas exchange surgeries
- Assisted during patient examinations and surgeries for three different doctors
- Performed sterilization of instruments and equipment
- Acquired knowledge of various ocular diseases and the current treatments
0-5 years of experience
Touch Screen.
- Scribed for a retinal ophthalmologist.
- Performed tech duties, setup procedures, tonometry, scheduled patients, and educated pre-op/post-op patients.
- Worked and assisted in the surgery center obtaining sterile field techniques.
- Took Vitals.
- Billing accounts payable, receivable and out standing claims.
0-5 years of experience
Performed technician duties within a sub-specialty practice
- Maintained patient flow in a professional, compassionate manner
- Worked with retina and glaucoma specialists, as well as comprehensive ophthalmologists, providing exceptional, personalized care to patients
- Duties included, but were not limited to: Obtaining medical history; measuring and recording vision and IOP; administering diagnostic testing, including Visual Fields, HRT, OCT, FA/Fundus photography and auto-refraction
- Acted as doctor’s scribe while prepping for and assisting with exams and surgical procedures, including intra-vitreal injections and retinal lasers
- Responsible for maintaining accurate chart documentation
- Completed encounters, performed patient education, triaged calls, and filled prescriptions through electronic medical records/ERx system
0-5 years of experience
- Managed and assisted with sales, patient consultations, all testing and exams of patients for LASIK surgery.
- Assisted ophthalmologist in LASIK as laser / scrub technician.
- Utilized and maintained VISX laser and B & L Hansatome.
- Developed OSHA manuals with standards and compliance.
6-10 years of experience
Assisted one of the top surgeons in Charlotte, NC by performing complete eye exams prior to doctor diagnosing, educating patients on ocular diseases, cataract consultations, all office procedures second in command to lead technician.
- Assisted in all minor office surgeries including YAG laser, pterygium and chalazion removals, wound revisions etc.
- Utilized between all MD and OD clinics performing various testing per doctor instructions.
- Educated patients on previous diagnoses, surgeries and ocular diseases prior to doctor examination or surgery.
- Explained post operative and pre-operative instructions to all patients necessary.
- Exceptional ability to perform various testing and screening for General Ophthalmologists, Glaucoma Specialists, Corneal Specialists and Retinal Specialists within the practice.
- Assisted in Refracting training program for new employees.
0-5 years of experience
Ophthalmic Technician
- Performed various vision and diagnostic tests on patients
- Acquired detailed patient medical histories
- Instructed patients about medications, tests, and procedures
- Provided assistance to doctors during procedures
- Supervised and trained incoming technicians
- Provided excellent patient services with a friendly, helpful attitude
- Maintained confidentiality as required by HIPAA
- Recorded patient charges for billing department
0-5 years of experience
Coordinated cataract surgery, Lasik surgery, and pterygium extractions with hospitals, out-patient surgery centers
- Worked with nursing homes to coordinate pre-op clearance, transportation, appointments and all medications.
- Medical and surgical clearances
- Arranged equipment needed for each surgery, coordinated the delivery of equipment and donor organs, ordered bovine eyes for testing
- Patient control and flow to maximize patient wait and maximize doctor time
0-5 years of experience
Responsible for patient screening.
- Visual acuity, tenometry, streopisis, keratotomy, refractions.
- Performed Humphrey and Goldmand visual fields, A-scans and B-scans.
- Provided pre and post operative education to patients.
- Assisted with patient education at various health fairs.
0-5 years of experience
Patient workups and testing
- Performed preliminary screening examinations for physician review including, but not limited to, obtaining medical histories, refractions (plus and minus cyl.), Lensometry, ocular motility tests; color vision tests, ocular tonometry, pupil testing, central and peripheral visual field tests, OCT’s, IOL Master, manual A-Scans, Corneal Topography, Keratometry, contact lenses (over refract, check fitting, and educating), and Dilation.
- Screened walk-in patients, emergency patients and telephone calls from patients and referring physicians to determine appropriate physician and priority of appointments.
- Knowledgeable with use of EMR (Eye Doc) / Practice Management.
- Responsible for prescribing, refilling, and obtaining prior authorizations for all medications and drops for the patients.
- Sterilized and set up instruments for ophthalmic surgical procedures; assisted with minor office surgery, and laser treatments as required.
- Calibrated and maintained all instruments used.
0-5 years of experience
Prepared patients for examinations and small in office procedures
- Preformed vision testing and refractions
- Preformed tonometry
- Educated patients on surgical/diagnostic procedures and medications
- Assisted front office with patient calls and filing
- Administered eye drops
- Instructed patients how to correctly put in contact lenses
0-5 years of experience
- Efficiently took patient history using Medflow EMR system and provided excellent customer service and patient care
- Performed manifest refractions in plus and minus cylinder, confrontational visual fields, checked pupils for APD, checked intraocular pressure using applanation and tonopen
- Instilled dilation eye drops and assisted in minor office procedures as needed
- Assisted in patient care through patient education and counseling
6-10 years of experience
Assistant Manager/Key Holder
- Responsible for promoting a contact lens program
- Assisted in training new employees
- Conducted preliminary screening prior to seeing physician
- Educated patients about proper contact lens care
- Trained patients how to insert and remove contact lenses
0-5 years of experience
Perform all pre-testing measurements, tests and refractions, prior to patients being seen by the doctor.
- Measurements and tests that were performed include, manifest/cycloplegic refractions, applanation tonometry, Humphrey visual field testing, OCT, fundus photos, pupil reaction/size, motility, muscle balance, lensometry ( auto/manual) and pachymetry.
- Charting precise chief complaints, medications, ocular history, medical history and surgical history.
- Assisting doctor with scribing, charting, and filling patient prescriptions.
- Ability to perform pre-cataract measurements with IOL Master and board/schedule patients.
- Order all ophthalmic supplies/equipment repair as needed.
0-5 years of experience
General Ophthalmologist, Retinal Specialist, Glaucoma Specialist, Corneal Specialist
- Retrieve accurate Patient medical and Ocular History 10/14-Present
- Perform vision screenings
- Administer drops
- Collect ocular pressure by means of Tonometry and applanation
- Perform a series of tests- OCT, Visual Field, Pachymetry, Topography, Manifest Refraction
- Educate patients on post op instructions
- Sterilize and set up surgical equipment for minor in office procedures and injections
6-10 years of experience
Preliminary testing, documented patient history, performed and recorded visual acuity. Performed refractions.
- Assessed intraocular pressure by means of Goldmann applanation, Perkins and Tonopen devices.
- Under the direction of the medical doctor, instilled ophthalmic dilating agents and or medication necessary for examination or procedures.
- Administered testing using the Humphrey Visual Field Analyzer and Optical Coherence Tomography.
- Assisted in the use of YAG and Argon Laser procedures.
- Assembled surgical trays, using sterile technique, accounting for all sharps, suturing materials, and medications. Used proper disposal method and the use of the autoclave.
6-10 years of experience
Responsible for assisting the Retinal, Corneal and Glaucoma specialists in technician workups
- Test patients for visual acuity, refractions, ocular deviation, slit lamp zoometry, disorders of the cornea, Amsler grid and color testing, for wet and dry macular degeneration
- Apply drops to anesthetize, dilate or medicate eyes for testing and evaluation
- Perform tests such as OCT for retina and optic nerve evaluation, corneal topography, Pachymetrey, specular microscopy, IOL master testing for cataract surgery
- Assist the Retinal Specialist with injections for patients with retinal and macula issues
- Assist the Corneal Specialist for out-patient procedures such as Laser surgeries and Chalazion removals
6-10 years of experience
Preliminary patient screening/testing to assist ophthalmologist with the correct diagnosis and treatment of eye conditions.
- Ocular motility tests, visual acuity, color vision tests, pupil exams and dilation.
- Sterilize instruments and set up intravitreal and sub-tenons injections.
- Perform ophthalmologic photography: fluorescein angiography, fundus photography and OCT.
- Assist physician as scribe and explain diagnostic and treatment procedures to patients.
- Coordinate and schedule retinal procedures with patients and surgery centers/hospitals.
- Support front office staff with appointment scheduling, CPT coding, insurance filing and medical records.
6-10 years of experience
Manage initial patient screening, including visual acuity measurement, tonometry, anterior segment examination and instilling dilation medications.
- Prepare patients for in-office laser, ultrasound and intravitreal injection procedures.
- Extremely proficient in fluorescein angiography, intravenous injections and OCT imaging.
- Triage patient phone calls, maintain up to date electronic health records and prescribe doctor ordered medications.
- Maintain screening and exam room cleanliness as well as that of surgical and office equipment.
- Correspond with pharmaceutical representatives on behalf of the doctors to obtain sample medications for in-office use.
- Administer daily inventory check of office supplies and intravitreal medications.
0-5 years of experience
- Assisted ophthalmologist with patient’s eye measurement and function tests.
- Tested patient’s eyes in areas of far acuity, near acuity, peripheral vision, depth perception, color perception and field of vision.
- Performed patient records maintenance, patient work-up, utilizing an Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system.
- Applied drops to anesthetize, dilate, or medicate eyes as requested by physician, ophthalmologist.
- Assisted with minor surgery.
0-5 years of experience
Patient work-up for Practice of 4 Ophthalmologist and 1 Optometrist (sub-specialties of glaucoma, retina, refractive correction sx, and pediatric)
- Work-up of patient include- Acquiring visual acuity, color plates, pupils, motility, detailed medical history, family history, manual lensometry, manual refraction, confrontation visual field, tonometry, (applanation, keeler, tonopen), checking anterior chamber depth, and dilation of patient.
- Scribing/coding charges and diagnosis (ICD-9, CPT)
- Assisting in small in office procedure such as: Chalazion Excision, Ptosis repair, foreign body removals, Punctal plug insertion, and punctal irrigation.
- Explaining, preparing, and assisting with Argon and Yag laser
- Assisting in retinal/macula sterile injections (Kenalog, Lucentis, Macugen, and Avastin)
- Other duties/skills include: Goldman Visual field, Humphrey Visual Field, Topography, Fundus/disc photos, HRT optic nerve scan, pachymetry, answering patient calls/questions, writing and calling pharmacies with prescriptions, sterilizing instruments, contact lens insertion and removal classes, and HMO referral request paperwork.
0-5 years of experience
Patient work up: History taking, refraction, applanation, pachymetry, color plates, stereo test, confrontational visual fields, pupil assessment, dilation.
- Diagnostic testing: Humphrey visual field, OCT, disc photos, fundus photos, IOL Master, A scan, slit lamp photos, topography, endothelial cell count.
- Preparing and setting up in office laser procedures for physicians.
- Preparing all intravitreal injections that include: Avastin, Kenalog, Eylea, Lucentis.
- Pharmacy and triage calls.
- Sterilization of instruments.
0-5 years of experience
Clinical rotations of three major Air Force base clinics.
- Perform a variety of routine test using ophthalmic instruments that provide diagnostic information including, but not limited to, IOPs, basic motility, visual fields, fundas photography, and auto-refraction.
- Spectacle and lens fitting; care.
- Patient care and medical history screening.
- Administering of topical and diagnostic drugs as required.
- Record maintenance and scheduling.
- Specialized ancillary testing.
0-5 years of experience
Responsible for patient work-ups prior to examination by optometrist, including obtaining and recording medical and ocular history information.
- Demonstrated skills using autorefractor, frequency doubling technology, lensometry, ICARE tonometry; accurate instillation of flurescein and mydriatic drops; measure and record near and far visual acuity, MPOD (testing for saturation of pigment level in macula) including proper care and disinfection requirements of instruments.
- Knowledge of medical practice and patient care.
- Scribing for optometrists.
- Contact Lens training for patients.
0-5 years of experience
Responsible for performing a variety of highly skilled duties associated within the field of Ophthalmology.
- Responsible for Patient Workups and Testing within the field of Ophthalmology.
- Assist physicians with minor surgery procedures, intraocular injections, and laser treatments in exam room or treatment room, including prepping patients for sterile procedures
- Maintained patient flow for physicians in an efficient
- Proficient in utilizing EMR/EHR.
0-5 years of experience
- Prepared patients for doctors; collect vision acuity, patient history and applanation tonometry
- Responsible for maintaining a continual smooth work flow for doctors
- Handled administrative duties; answer phones, scheduling appointments, making referrals, and maintaining medical record
- Ensured the cleanliness, sanitation and maintenance of all exam rooms and equipment.
0-5 years of experience
- Assisted pre-operative examination to assess patient suitability for surgery.
- Monitored/ordered/inventoried all medical supplies and medications.
- Operated auto-refraction, topographer, lensometer, orb scan, wave scan, and wave front.
- Assisted physician with and post-operative exams and documented patient complaint.
0-5 years of experience
- Assist four ophthalmologists with office surgeries and pretest exams.
- Hrt, Photos, Refractions, pachymetry, Tonometry, Topography, Bioscan, A-scan, and Visual Fields.
- Ordering and inventory of contact lenses.
- Assist Optometrist with fitting contact lenses.
- Signing patients up for Lasik and cataract surgeries.
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