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Professional Summary
Certified Ophthalmic Technician with 25+ years experience in ophthalmic retail, medical, and clinical research environments. Interested in a home-based position utilizing ophthalmic skills to help people by using the most innovative technology.
Skills

Excellent verbal/written communication

Retail Sales Experience

Professional Demeanor

Strong Ophthalmic Clinical
Background

Supervisory experience

Staff Education/Training
Work History
Certified Ophthalmic Technician Southern Vitreoretinal Associates - Valdosta, GA 06/2015 - Current
 Assist physicians with in-office retinal lasers and intra-ocular injections. Perform Heidelberg OCT and OPTOS Fundus Photography. Work up patients for retinal evaluation on NextGen EMR. Triage emergency calls according to office protocol. Daily accountability for medications, stocking of exam/procedure rooms, and traveling to Tallahassee, Albany, and Warner Robins as needed with eyecare team.
Licensed Optician Sam's Club Optical - Valdosta, GA 07/2013 - 05/2015
 Sold, fitted and dispensed eyeglasses to members of Sam's Club. Instructed new contact lens patients on care and handling techniques. Made appointments and verified insurance for the independent doctor of optometry on premises.
Accounts Payable Clerk Archer Daniels Midland - Valdosta, GA 07/2011 - 07/2013
 Responsible for million dollar transactions to national vendors as an accounts payable team member. Communicated accounting information daily to home office in Decatur, IL. Supported merchandising staff with strict attention to documentation and record retention. Interacted daily with local vendors and accounting team.
Optical Manager, LDO, COT Eye Associates of South GA - Valdosta, GA 09/2000 - 07/2011
 Cared for and worked-up patients for multi-disciplinary ophthalmic practice and ASC. Functioned as interim optical manager in 2002. Fitted soft contact lenses and acted as patient liaison. Promoted to Optical Manager in February 2010. Achieved certification as COA in 2002 and COT in 2007.
Branch Cashier/Receptionist Colquitt EMC - Moultrie, GA 05/1997 - 09/2000
 Managed branch office for utilities company.
Ophthalmic Assistant Southern Eye Center - Valdosta GA 06/1995 - 05/1997
 Cared for and worked up patients for ophthalmology practice.
Field Clinicals Monitor CIBA Vision Corporation - Duluth, GA 08/1991 - 12/1994
 Assisted researchers conducting Phase II C/L clinical trials. Promoted to Field Clinicals Dept. 1992. Traveled US monitoring Phase III clinical trials for C/L and solutions. Mark J. Roseman, OD, MS, Anne Frost, BS & Mary E. Lawley, NCLC. "Effects of Base Curve on the Fit of Thin, Mid-Water Contact Lenses." International Contact Lens Clinic 20 (1993) 95-101.
Education
Graduated Ophthalmic Dispensing Program: DeKalb Technical College - Clarkston, GA 1986
Additional Information
  • Adjunct Instructor - Anatomy & Physiology of the Eye - Val-Tech Fall 2007
  • Medical Mission Trip to Brazil 2004 - volunteer eye team member

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    Job-winning Ophthalmic Assistant resume

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    Professional Summary
    Precise [Job Title] with strong background interpreting OCT, HRT, GDx and Visual Fields. Solid training in the use of electronic medical records (EMR).
    Skills

    Clinical training (25 years)

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    		 Strong clinical decision making skills and triage experience
    Work History
    Certified Ophthalmic Assistant, 09/1991 to Current
    North Idaho Eye Institute – Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, United States
    • Examined eyes using optical instruments and pharmaceutical agents.
    • Diagnosed various eye diseases and abnormalities, including color blindness and glaucoma.
    • Administered topical ophthalmic and oral medications to treat eye ailments.
    • Conducted visual field tests to measure field of vision.
    • Used lensometers to measure and record patients' lens power.
    • Managed patients' primary eye care health with professionalism and skill.
    mission work

    Guatemala mission 2012-2015

    International Eye Institute

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    Professional Summary
    Ophthalmic assistant who tests and measure's patients eyes under the supervision of four Ophthalmologists. My skills include setting up patients for lasers and injections such as Eylea and Avastin, performing patient work-ups, eye drop administration for dilation, fluorescein angiography, assisted Doctor in minor surgeries, testing patients corneal topography and Humphrey visual fields, keeping the examination room well maintained and clean, and providing care to patients diagnosed with cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration and diabetes. 
    Skills

    patient oriented personality and attitude

    good work ethic

    desire to continue a career in the ophthalmologic industry

    trained in refracting, visual field, OCT, lensometer, AR, Topography, Fluorescein Angiography, Iol Master and Lensstar, A-scan, B-scan
    Work History
    Ophthalmic Assistant, 11/2000 to Current
    St. Lucie Eye Associates – Fort Pierce, FL
    • Examine eyes using optical instruments and pharmaceutical agents.
    • Educated patients about proper contact lens care, visual hygiene and safety.
    • Administered topical ophthalmic and oral medications to treat eye ailments.
    • Trained patients to safely insert and remove contact lenses.
    • Meticulously cleaned and sterilized ophthalmic and surgical instruments.
    • Conducted visual field tests to measure field of vision.
    • Used lensometers to measure and record patients' lens power.
    • Managed patients' primary eye care health with professionalism and skill.
    Education
    None: Indian River State College - Fort Pierce, FL

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