Jo Anna N. Morris

**** ******** ***

Dunwoody, Georgia 30338

Phone (404) 510- 8789

acfjcs@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

I possess exceptional communication skills, am capable of presenting information in a

variety of ways, and am challenged by new and different situations. I am a self-directed

and enthusiastic graduate with a passionate commitment for learning. I am seeking an

ophthalmic technician position where I can be challenged by new learning experiences

and become an effective team member.

Professional Profile

o Trained as an Ophthalmic Technician

o Hold Bachelor’s Degree in Art History; Minor in Public Relations

o Experienced in the use of the Internet, computer software, and ophthalmic

equipment

o Experienced in interpersonal skills

Philosophy

I believe in becoming an active loyal member of a working team and value constructive

criticism as an opportunity to learn and grow. Strengths include my positive outlook and

my ability to deal favorably with the public, enabling me to encourage and solidify

working relationships; challenges offer opportunities of personal and professional

growth.

Education, Honors, Certifications

o President’s List

o Dean’s List

o Member of Sigma Alpha Lambda

o 2009 Georgia Southern University, Bachelor of Arts in Art History, with a minor in

Public Relations.

Key Qualifications

o Trained in performing preliminary examinations including taking patient histories,

visual acuity, pupil tests, gross confrontational fields, and refraction, applanation

tonometry.

o Knowledge with medications and ocular disease processes.

o Knowledge of equipment used: HVFs, VFs, Fundus Camera, External Camera,

OCTs, Pachymeter, and B Scan.

o Strong commitment to excellence in patient care and relations.

o Front office duties including pulling charts, checking patients in, filing, scheduling

appointments, answering phones, computer input, and assisting with patient flow.

o Trained to document and dictate accurate and timely chart notes.

o Knowledge of medical terminology and medical office practices.

o Trained in minor calibration of equipment.

o Knowledge of JCAHO standards and regulations.

o Tri-lingual: English, a little Spanish, and German

o Positive, Friendly, Articulate, and effective working with people of different

backgrounds and temperaments.

o Fulfilled by and enjoys helping people and maintains a positive attitude.

o Accurately records, remembers, and verbally communicates detailed information.

o Easily establishes rapport with a wide range of people and has a good sense of

humor.

o Greets patient and introduces self-prior to eye exam.

o Explains to patient what they should expect from technician’s work up and from

the MDs and/or MDs.

o Completes a detailed patient history which includes: past medical history

(systemic and ocular), family medical history (systemic and ocular), medication

history (systemic and ocular), chief complaint (reason for the visit), and history of

present illness.

o Check’s patients uncorrected (when applicable) and corrected visual acuity for

distance (Snellen) and near (Jaeger).

o Manually read eyeglasses or by automated lensometry.

o Performs manual refraction and/or auto-refraction prior to MD or OD exam.

o Capable of performing the following exams: Ishihara Color Vision, Amsler Grid,

confrontational fields (CVF), extra ocular movements (EOMs)

o Capable of applanation with various types of slit-lamps or tonopen tonometry on

patient.

o Performs angle assessment and pupil assessment prior to dilating patient.

o Performs corneal pachymetry with pachymeter.

o Performs corneal topography accurately and is able to troubleshoot poor

readings or machine difficulties.

o Trained in performing eye irrigation if instructed by MD.

o Performs Visual Fields: HVF, Goldmann, and tangent.

o Knowledge of GDX (nerve fiber layer) photography.

o Knowledge of instruments routinely used in office, such as Vannas scissors,

Jeweler’s forceps, punctual dilators, and lid specula.

o Adept at quickly engaging each patient, establishing good rapport, and assessing

needs.

o Assists with routine tests, treatments, and minor surgeries, including

administering anesthetics dilating drops, preparing injections, and relaying

prescriptions to pharmacy by e-scribe, fax, or phone.

o Performs eye patching or removal of eye patch as instructed by MD.

o Responsible for care, maintenance, stocking and set-up of assigned room(s).

o Maintains strict confidentiality.

Surgical Assisting

o Performs pupil, muscle, fluorescein dye testing for abrasions and Schirmer tear

testing.

o Applies dressings and bandages.

o Removes non-imbedded foreign particles with a cotton swab.

o Orders intraocular lens (co-signed by physician)

o Labels medications, explains discharge orders and instructions to patient/family.

Diagnostic Equipment Used:

o Visual Fields (Humphrey)

o Fluorescein Angiography

o Fundus Photography

o External Photography

o Transported SLT Laser

o OCTs (various kinds)

o Slit Lamp

o B-Scan

o Pachymeter

o Specular microscopy

Minor Surgery

o Removes Sutures.

o Preps, assists, and post care of LPIs and SLTs.

Technician

o Neurological, cataract, retinal, macular, corneal, and glaucoma work-up (very

familiar with Ahmed valves, patent vs. non-patent LPIs, as well as angle closer

and narrow angles).

o Dry Eye, trauma, and foreign particle work-up.

Employment

o 2009 Georgia Southern University Graduate

o Ophthalmic Technician at Georgia Eye Partners (2010-2012)

o Surgical Coordinator at Woolfson Eye Institute (2012-2013)

o Ophthalmic Technician at Woolfson Eye Institute (2012-2014)

**References upon Request**

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