An Ophthalmology Technician is hired to operate ophthalmic equipment for a patient’s eye examination. Most common work activities are listed on the Ophthalmology Technician Resume as – preparing patients for examinations and surgeries, obtaining and recording patient medical history, measuring and recording visual acuity and color vision testing, performing lensometry and sit-lamp examination as directed, performing special ophthalmic tests for patients, assisting ophthalmologists during examinations and surgeries, advising patients on ocular medications, dressings, and contact lenses, instilling anesthetic drops and assisting in laser treatments and minor procedures, and maintaining surgical instruments.
Those seeking the job role must mention on the resume the following skills and abilities – very good communication skills, the ability to demonstrate computer literacy, physical competency as needed at work, professional mannerism, and knowledge of using all types of medical equipment. A high school diploma or GED and a CPR certification are mandatory to get this job.
Objective : To transfer the medical expertise and skills gained during thirteen years of taking care of patients in various levels of care and specialties to a new position to further my career and knowledge in the medical field.
Skills : Microsoft Office Skills, Patient Care.
Description :
Interviewed patients and document ocular and medical histories.
Took patient visual activity.
Used Auto refractor.
Measured eye pressure with Tonopen and tonometer.
Conducted 4-dot, fly and Ishihara tests.
Applied eye drops for dilation.
Neutralized patient eye wear.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
GED
Ophthalmology Technician Resume
Headline : To obtain a responsible Ophthalmology Technician position that will utilize my professional skills, experience and proven abilities as well as provide advancement potential.
Skills : Microsoft Office, Windows Vista, XP, 2010, 2007, 2003,2000, 98, 95, 3.1, 3.0, DOS And ME, EMR, MDI, Adobe.
Description :
Assisted with training new technicians.
Obtained patient history and chart procedures in MDI for medical records/EMR.
Preformed OCT's, visual fields, Fluorescein Angiograms, and fundus photography.
Handled patients' questions during visit and via phone, providing advice and resolved problems in consultation with the doctors.
Scheduled surgeries for patients.
Called in patients' prescriptions and prescriptions refills, with physician's approval.
Scribed and assisted doctors professionally and promptly with office procedures and patient care.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Associate Of Science
Ophthalmology Technician Resume
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
Headline : A highly motivated, self-directed medical professional with excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem solving skills with experience in front office operations, patient care, and medical office procedures. Lifelong learner with an aptitude for quickly mastering technology and new procedures.
Skills : Experience with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word and Excel, Fax machine, Telephones, copy machine, Ten key.
Description :
Assisted with procedures.
Helped with excisions of chalazions, skin tags, lesions, helped fix ectropions etc.
Helped assist with a YAG, SLT, Argon laser and have helped remove stitches on post op patients.
Worked front office duties including: answered and made patient phone calls, scheduled appointments, filed documents/patient records, and registered new patients.
Obtained pre-certifications for patients.
Used, cleaned, and maintained equipment and supplies appropriately.
Translated in Spanish instructions for before and after care for surgery.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
High School Diploma
Ophthalmology Technician Resume
Objective : As an Ophthalmology Technician, responsible for Acquiring complete patient history, Acquiring and recording visual functions including acuity, color vision, color comparison, stereo acuity, retinoscopy, and waves can as indicated, and also Participating with patient screening to determine if refractive error qualifies them as a potential candidate for refractive surgery.
Performed diagnostic tests such as tonometry, visual fields, refractions, IOLM, and imaging.
Assisted with scheduling appointments and outside services.
Kept patient treatment areas clean, safe, and stocked.
Traveled to satellite clinics on occasion.
Plotted the field of both peripheral and central vision using instruments requiring accurate calibration, such as the Goldman perimeter.
Measured intraocular tension with an applanation tonometer or MacKay/Marg tonometer.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
GED
Ophthalmology Technician Resume
Objective : Seeking employment in the Abilene area. I am seeking a job that will maximize my skills and qualifications. I have been trained in many areas and hold either degrees or certifications. I am a team player and goal-oriented with the ability to excel in any area.
Skills : Planning Skills, Collaborative Skills.
Description :
Greeted patients while escorting them to the exam room Manual Lensometer Record and review all medical history Record and review medications.
Obtained and recorded chief complaint, symptoms, any concerns pt was having.
Performed visual acuity, confrontation, color screening, stereo testing, pupil evaluation, cover and uncover, IOP, accessed angles before dilation.
Administrated drops Assisted with office surgeries as needed.
Performed preliminary testing for Dr.
Assisted other staff as necessary and time allowance.
Performed various tests in order to determine vision loss.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
High School Diploma
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
Summary : Over 7 years experience in managed care, managing peripheral health care facilities, clinical staff, facility operations, and branch level implementation of plans, programs, and strategies consistent with agency goals and mission. Provision of high-quality managed healthcare.
Skills : Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, Management experience, Current student, Willing to learn new.
Description :
Handled Inbound calls from Patients inquiring about Home Delivery, Explain the advantages of ordering prescriptions via Home Delivery, Accurately completed and documented Patient interactions and transactions in the company database, Initiate calls and faxes to Prescribers to obtain prescriptions on behalf of the patient., Obtain doctor office verbal approval for new prescriptions and submit for processing, Effectively manage a caseload of records to facilitate timely processing of Home Delivery prescription request.
Managed Phones and customer files, Manage Mail Distribution, Manage Accounts Payable and Receivable, Order New Inventory, Customer Service, Organize travel arraignments, company meetings, and social events.
Tested far acuity, near acuity, peripheral vision, depth perception and color perception to assist in diagnosis.
Examined eye, using slit lamp, for abnormalities of cornea and anterior and posterior chambers.
Measured intraocular pressure of eyes.
Performed various vision and diagnostic tests.
Instructed patient about medications, tests, and procedures, Administer eye drops for dilation, and for pressure check of the eyes.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
G.E.D
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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