Ophthalmic Technician
Resume:
Ann Mar ie Levatino
**********@***.***
New Haven, Connecticut 06511
Objective
To be a contributing member of a team using my extensive experience and exceptional ability in the area of patient care; expand my technical abilities and knowledge Skills
Working knowledge in optometry/ophthalmology; evidenced by my broad technical experience; aptitude to establish and maintain effective professional relationships with physicians, patients, and co workers Work History
Ophthalmic Technician, The Eye Center of Southern Connecticut 2014-2016
Cer tified Paraoptometr ic Technician
Greeted patients, documented insurance, collected co pays, maintained doctor patient schedule, conducted referral to specialist including faxing pertinent records
Prioritized and triaged calls for a high volume multi doctor, fast paced ophthalmology practice; providing quality and compassionate patient care while assisting patients with questions and assessing the urgency of their symptoms.
Performed Auto Refraction, Visual Fields, Optical Coherence Tomography, assessed IOP through Tono pen or applanation tonometry, Fundus photos
Administered eye drops for dilation
Skillfully obtained medical and ocular history
Assessed visual acuity for adult and pediatric patients
Assisted optometrist performing eye exams on geriatric population with memory loss in a large nursing home facility
Ensured patients understanding of physician’s instruction and treatment. Optometr ic Assistant, TotalVision EyeCare
2007-2014
Cer tified Paraoptometr ic Technician
Conducted visual screening tests such as Auto Refraction, Color Vision, Depth Perception, Visual Fields, GDX, Fundus Photos
Placed eye drops and ointments into patient’s eyes
Managed contact lens department
Administrative Assistant, Kennedy & Perkins Guild Opticians 2000-2007
Answered telephone for multi location business
Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments for optometrist
Electronically submitted insurance claims
Monitored accounts receivable
Managed incoming/outgoing mail
Maintained all office equipment
Restocked office supplies
Education
2 years Southern Connecticut State University
References provided on request
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