An Ophthalmic Technician will work alongside Ophthalmologists and assist inpatient care. The most common work activities depicted on the Ophthalmic Technician Resume include the following – gathering medical records and patient information, taking ocular measurements including both functional and anatomical; administering and preparing medications, providing eye care and contact lens, maintaining and cleaning ophthalmic instruments, and assisting the ophthalmologist with basic procedures. The job duty also includes collecting data from patients for diagnosis.
To enter this field, the following qualifications are required – the ability to communicate well with patients and clients; knowledge of sterilization and cleanliness; efficiency in using all types of instruments and devices; proficiency in taking the right measurement and knowledge of surgical assisting. Employers prefer to see on the resume an ophthalmic certification or a degree program. For entry-level, no experience or education is considered mandatory.
Manage and complete clinical study with areed trial period Oversee all sub-investigators and study personnel as they assist in clinical trials Managed compliancy of regulatory laws and requirments as mandated by US code of Federal regulations.
Recruited eligible participants, informed crescents reviewed with each subject based upon the established medical indication and the inclusion/exclusion criteria protocol Trained and communicated all study protocols.
Supervised personnel through duration of studies Reported all serious and advers events Maintained a complete testarticle inventory log.
Maintained proper control and documentation of all test articles.
Made the necessary arrangements including emergency treatment to ensure proper conduct of the investigation and protection of the rights, safety and well-being of the subjects.
Assisted in exams, history taking, refractions, retinoscopy, lensometry, keratometry, glare testing, measuring visual acuity, application, slit lamp examination, corneal topography.
Assisted in Argon laser treatment, Yag laser capsulotomies and small office procedures.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
Nursing
Sr. Ophthalmic Technician Resume
Headline : Outgoing and determined Reliable and well organized Great ability to work in a team environment Proficient in time management Self-motivator focused on achieving results.
Skills : knowledge of computers, Multitasking skills, Minimum supervision needed.
Description :
Responsible for administering examinations to patients, including visual acuities and Intraocular pressure.
Managing patient history, chief complaints, as well as prescribing medications reading glasses, and contacts.
Manage the patient process, allowing them to accept and understand the preliminary tests while communicating the importance of testing and disease prevention.
Responsible for providing the doctor valuable information from various tests, including visual fields, tear osmolality, OSDI, optomap, diopsys, orbscan, quantify eye, GDX, and external photos.
Review and communicate the various benefits and fittings of contact lenses with the patient.
Work with patients to present options for insurance deductibles, and the costs of contact lens examinations.
Worked closely with the doctors, assisting them in the examination rooms with each individual patient.
Responsible for charting notes from examination room discussions and documented the treatment plan was for each patient.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Bachelor Of Psychology
Ophthalmic Technician III Resume
Summary : Superficial cells examined on slides prepared from pap smears and counted for over one hundred bats each month for three months to determine the estrus cycle and breeding patterns.
Skills : Ms Word, Communication, Computer Skills, Multi-Tasking, Time Management, Detail Oriented, Ms Excel.
Description :
Assisting patients into the exam room and gathering their complete and updated medical history.
Responsible for getting and documenting patients history of present illness.
Check patients visual acuity and responsible for dilating patients eyes and perform tonometry to determine patients intraocular pressure.
Check patients confrontational fields, eye muscles, and pupil size, shape, and motility Responsible for taking optical coherence tomography (OCT) tests on patients with corresponding diagnosis's.
Responsible for taking fundus photos, prepping injections for fluroscein angiograms, and taking the photos.
Take Electoretinography (ERG) tests on patients with corresponding diagnosis's.
Responsible for making sure before each test or injection is given that it will be covered by patient's insurance.
Assist the doctor in giving injections, including to set up the injection, numbing the patients eye, and handing the doctor the appropriate drops and instruments needed during the injection.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Consultant
Education
BS
Ophthalmic Technician II Resume
Headline : To obtain a position as an Ophthalmic Technician in a clinical setting where can utilize, improve and sharpen the skills I've acquired over the years of being an Ophthalmic Technician and a Medical Assistant.
Skills : MS Office, MS Office, Medical Assisting, Medical Terminology.
Description :
Direct patient care and minor surgical procedures are done in an office.
Scheduled all diagnostic testing and referrals to various medical physicians.
Scheduled and scheduled all surgeries using two different surgical facility sites.
Worked up patients by obtaining auto refraction reading, reading the prescription of glasses.
Assisted in various laser procedures such as YAG laser and laser to treat bleeding of the retina.
Preformed visual filed testing with a visual field machine.
Called in or wrote prescriptions for medications and glasses/contacts.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
BS
Ophthalmic Technician I Resume
Summary : Possess a calm reassuring personality type with highly efficient manner. Excellent ability to work successfully under pressure in a fast-paced settings and demonstrates excellent communication and critical thinking skills.
Skills : Bilingual, EHR, Patient Care, Patient Scheduling, Practice Management.
Description :
Coordinating and scheduling patient appointments and surgeries.
Interview patients and document ocular and medical histories.
Perform a variety of routine tests using ophthalmic instruments that provide diagnostic information.
Assist the physician during diagnostic and minor surgical procedures, including instrumentation, sterile preparations, and documentation.
Administer topical medications or diagnostic drugs as required by the provider for testing or treatment.
Prepare and position patient for diagnostic tests and procedures.
Assist the physician with patient education pertaining to the treatment prescribed.
Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Consultant
Education
Surgical Technology
Ophthalmic Technician/Coordinator Resume
Summary : To obtain a challenging, full-time position that utilizes experience and skill set in an office setting. Efficient and enjoy working with clients and co-workers in a positive manner.
Skills : CPR certification, Microsoft Word/Excel.
Description :
Managed time effectively by performing a larger portion.
Responsible for performing necessary testing on the patient and reviewing and recording patients' medical history, vital statistics, and information such as test results in ambulatory EHR.
Cross-trained in the duties of Surgical Coordinator, Scribe, and Contact Lens Consultant/Sales.
Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and assume additional responsibilities in a short period of time.
Determined the best IOL implant options for cataract surgery candidates.
Reduced the amount of data input and chart review time for physicians.
Increased sales by reviewing contact lens options for contact lens candidates and regular wearers and teaching contact lens I&R classes.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Consultant
Education
Bachelor Of Science
Associate Ophthalmic Technician Resume
Objective : Highly qualified Ophthalmic Technician with experience in the industry. Enjoy creative problem solving and getting exposure on multiple projects, and excel in the collaborative environment on which your company prides itself.
Coordinate the scheduling of patient appointments and surgeries.
Interview patients and document ocular and medical histories.
Perform a variety of routine tests using ophthalmic instruments that provide diagnostic information including, but not limited to, intraocular pressures, basic motility, visual fields, and fundus photography.
Assist the physician during diagnostic and minor surgical procedures, including instrumentation, sterile preparations, and documentation.
Administer topical medications or diagnostic drugs as required by the provider for testing or treatment.
Prepare and position patient for diagnostic tests and procedures.
Assist the physician with patient education pertaining to the treatment prescribed.
Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
Diploma
Certified Ophthalmic Technician Resume
Summary : To obtain a position within the medical field that is meaningful and challenging, which also contributes to daily knowledge and growth as a medical professional, positions that allows to contribute service as a medical professional also allowing to gain experience and growth as a medical professional.
Skills : Microsoft Office, Forklift Operator, Leadership Training, BLS.
Description :
Took advantage of opportunities for continuing education, quality assurance, and performance improvement activities.
Monitored the expiration of medical supplies and medications.
Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns.
Maintaining and cleaning ophthalmic instruments Providing eye care and contact lens information to the patient Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, and concerns.
Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse.
Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients.
Obtained information about clients' medical history, drug history, complaints and allergies.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Consultant
Education
Diploma
Ophthalmic Technician/Supervisor Resume
Headline : To obtain a full-time position as a Medical Assistant, to achieve the uppermost level of patient care, to have an opportunity at acquiring more knowledge in the medical field, and at the same time maximizing the efficiency of the facility using the skills.
Skills : Medical Assistant, MS Office.
Description :
Assisted the doctors with patient care, auto-refract, dilate, visual field testing, topography, etc.
Scheduled various types of surgeries for four physicians at seven different locations.
Coordinated schedules for doctors, hospitals, and patients.
Coordinated completed forms for patients and distributed them to appropriate offices/hospitals.
Pulled the Intraocular lenses for surgery patients forwarded to the hospital.
Verified patient pre-operative testing information with patients prior to surgery including all per-op instructions with patients and evaluated the patient comfort level.
Coordinated and verified pre-certification of all surgeries/obtained referrals.
Assistant to the Office Manager Organized and maintained personnel files on 25 employees.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Diploma
Ophthalmic Technician/Analyst Resume
Objective : Interested in a nice and busy office that able to work in fast paced setting, being a part of a team focused on providing excellent services for the employer, a work which make demonstrate positive, critical and creative thinking.
Perform preliminary components of the Ophthalmic work up due to the nature of the patient complaint and current status at the request of the physician.
Instill eye medications as per the physician's order.
Perform diagnostic testing to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of the patient.
Provide education and instruction on the use and maintenance of the contact lenses.
Provide educational and triage information to patients and their families.
Calm and reassuring personality type with the highly efficient manner with good communication skills.
Skills Used Ability to follow procedures and processes in accordance to the company's standards.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
Bachelor's
Ophthalmic Technician/Specialist Resume
Objective : Highly qualified Ophthalmic Technician with experience in the industry. Enjoy creative problem solving and getting exposure on multiple projects, and the collaborative environment on which your company prides itself.
Skills : Exceptional mulit-tasking skills, experience with mulit-line phone systems.
Description :
Coordinate the scheduling of patient appointments.
Interview patients and document ocular and medical histories.
Assist the physician during diagnostic and minor surgical procedures, including instrumentation, sterile preparations and documentation.
Administer topical medications or diagnostic drugs as required by the provider for testing or treatment.
Prepare and position patient for diagnostic tests and procedures.
Assist the physician with patient education pertaining to the treatment prescribed.
Maintain confidentiality of personal information.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
Associates
Ophthalmic Technician Resume
Summary : Seeking a position in a medical office environment, bringing the following experience, skills and attributes: Interface well with others at all levels, caring and hardworking with excellent interpersonal skills to establish and maintain comfortable and cooperative working relationships with physicians, patients, and co-workers.
Skills : Microsoft Office, JD Ewards, EPIC, EMR, Centricity IDX.
Description :
Prep patients in the exam rooms, in a timely manner, for doctor to be able to move on more quickly to the next patient, and scribe for him when time permits.
Work with the doctor and office manager to make decisions regarding patient work up, patient flow and equipment.
Manage heavy work load in a fast paced environment, while prioritizing tasks.
Train new employees to examine patients, including how to use medical equipment.
Schedule patients for appointments, answer multiple phone lines, and refer patients to other doctors.
Prepare charts for day of exam, including pulling and filing charts.
Manage and coordinate all surgical procedures requiring anesthesia with surgery facility.
Troubleshoot equipment, calling technical support when needed.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Consultant
Education
Medical Assistant
Certified Ophthalmic Technician II Resume
Headline : To utilize knowledge and skills as a certified ophthalmic clinical or surgical technician from the Naval School of Health Sciences in a positive and constructive manner.
Assisted Ophthalmologist to diagnose and treat eye disorders and disease.
Examined eye, using slit lamp, for abnormalities of cornea.
Applied drops to anesthetize, dilate, or medicate eyes.
Measured intraocular pressure of eyes (glaucoma test).
Tested patient's field of vision, including central and peripheral vision.
Measured axial length of eye, using ultrasound equipment.
Performed other tests and measurements as requested by physician.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Bachelor Of Science
Certified Ophthalmic Technician III Resume
Summary : To serve in a challenging yet rewarding position within University Eye Associates that will afford ample opportunity to exercise technical skills, leadership, professionalism and quality customer service and will promote growth and development.
Performed medical eye examinations and testing in all modalities.
Requested other technicians to manage Glaucoma and Optometry Clinics for key providers.
Triaged all emergency calls from patients to providers.
Maintained Patient Assistant Programs for patients.
Responsible for maintaining all trial contact lenses and sample eye drops.
Collaborated with seven external Ophthalmic Representatives.
Assisted in the Optical Center with selling and fitting patients for eyeglasses.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
Masters Of Science
Certified Ophthalmic Technician Resume
Summary : Certified Ophthalmic Technician. Formal Training Program in Ophthalmic Technician Course. Formal Training Program in Surgical Technician Course. Formal Training Program in Hospital Corpsman Course. ETDRS Certified Refractionist. DARC Certified Retinal Angiographer, Certified System Operator and Laser System.
Skills : Retractions, Goldman Applanation and Visual Acuity.
Description :
Upheld Policies, Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities, federal and local Laws.
Performed Diagnostic testing, including retinoscopy, refraction, visual field, Goldman applanation and A-scan Biometry Photography.
Conducted diabetic ophthalmic clinic which includes: visual acuity, intraocular pressure, visual field exam, color vision screen, pupillary exam and treatment.
Provided care and education to ophthalmic patients by reviewing patient condition.
Established and maintained courteous, co-operative relations when interacting with other personnel, health plan members and the public.
performed preliminary portion of clinical exams on high acuity patients
Objective : As an Ophthalmology Technician, responsible for preparing patients for examination, treatment or surgery; setting out and passes instruments to the ophthalmologist; cleaning ophthalmology instruments and observes for malfunctions, ensuring all instruments are properly calibrated.
Performed routine scientific and medical research work in a science area such as biology, chemistry, physics, or another related scientific field.
Assembled and/or operated various laboratory equipment and apparatus.
Recorded research data in accordance with prescribed procedures, discussing results with a supervisor.
Assisted in the collection of data for project reports. Reads literature and confers with supervisor concerning the implementation of new procedures.
May planned for, and provided working supervision to, work of laboratory personnel of lower grade engaged in a limited phase of the research project.
Provided quality patient care.
Gathered health information and updated patient charts.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
GED
Ophthalmology Technician Resume
Objective : As an Ophthalmology Technician, Responsible for preparing the patients to see the doctor and maintaining current testing and medical records, responsible for checking patients in and out, answering multi-line phone systems, returning messages, checking the visuals on a patient to prepare.
Skills : Bilingual Spanish, Exceptional Ability To Carry Out The Instructions Verbally And Written., Great Ability Of Customer Service And Interpersonal, Excellent Time Management, Vast Array Of Computer Abilities.
Description :
Documented patient history using a few record systems including the electronic medical record (EMR system)/ Medics Elite program & ECW Checked patients ocular pressure.
Tested patients visual health using Optical coherence tomography (OCT), Visual Fields, Fundus Photos, Pachymetry, Visual Evoked Potential (VEP), Electroretinography (ERG), and autorefractors.
Assisted in lasers procedures included YAG Posterior capsule opacity (PCO), YAG Laser Iridotomy (LI), Argon Laser Trabeculoplasty (ALT), Focal laser treatment as well as also minor procedures such as chalazion removals.
Performed testing including Cysto, prostate ultrasounds, prostate biopsy, and Uro flow.
Medical Receptionist Operated the switchboard.
Verified insurance and acquire authorizations for all before medical appointments and procedures.
Scanned documents into the EMR system.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
MS
Ophthalmology Technician Resume
Objective : To obtain an Ophthalmology Technician, responsible for Calibrating, and setting blade for microkeratome, Cleaning and autoclaving instruments after the procedure, Contributing to marketing meetings and providing necessary support data reports.
Skills : Testing SKills, Developing Skills.
Description :
Examined for abnormalities of color vision with pseudoisochromatic plates or Ishihara or Rittler tests.
Used a lensometer to neutralize lenses and to determine criteria for visual field testing.
Maintained rapport with patients during long and uncomfortable examinations in which such rapport is essential to accurate testing.
Assisted provider with examination and procedures as necessary, such as preparing and handling instruments/materials and disinfection treatment sites.
Performed formal visual field testing, optical coherence tomography scans, and other ophthalmic test as needed.
Provided information to patients; assists in educating, teaching and encouraging the development of basic health habits and preventive care.
Entered patient's medical information into the electronic patient charting progress notes in the appropriate medical record.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
High School Diploma
Ophthalmology Technician Resume
Objective : Ophthalmology Technician is responsible for performing all of the functions of a Medical Technologist (MT) and being able to perform all the tasks that a medical technologist can, such as performing eye exams, helping patients with their eyes, treating diseases and injuries to the eye, and diagnosing and treating eye problems.
Skills : Management, MS Outlook.
Description :
Oversaw the patient flow as the day goes on, make sure the doctor is running on time.
Checked in patients when the techs got busy with other patients, I performed tests on the patients.
Responsible for orders and phone calls with drug reps.
Made schedules for the office.
In charged of a lot of things that no one else wanted to do.
Able to get the office flow going where the office ran on time and was efficient.
Roomed Patient, Enter data in computer to maintain patient records, Take patient medical histories and health of the eyes.
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