Ophthalmic Technician Data Entry

Estella Mendoza

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Cell: 805-***-****

E-mail: ad5y7w@r.postjobfree.com

Summary

Back-office ophthalmic technician with 20+ years of ophthalmic patient care experience, who is committed to obtaining the highest level of patient satisfaction through excellent communication and interpersonal skills with patients, families and healthcare professionals. Experienced with working with multiple diagnostic equipment for ophthalmic examinations. Bilingual in Spanish and English.

Skills

•Refractions

•Scrub technician for LASIK procedures/ Cataracts

•Certified to set up lasers for LASIK procedures including the Ziemer femtosecond laser

•Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks with attention to detail

•Excellent chart documentation and data entry

•Knowledge of ophthalmic pharmacological agents

•Knowledge of medical and ocular diseases and terminology

•Working knowledge of infection control processes and safety precautions

•Ability to set up for minor procedures and lasers; familiar with ophthalmic instruments and lenses

•Medical billing

Work Experience

Ophthalmic technician April 2007- present

Miramar Eye Specialists Medical Group Ventura, CA

•Performs initial patient examinations and ophthalmic testing (visual acuity, refractions, pupil assessment, tonopen and Goldmann applanation tonometry).

•Assists physician with examinations/procedures/lasers as directed. Prepares rooms with necessary equipment, instruments and medications for procedures or lasers.

•Performs front desk duties (answering phones, scheduling appointments, greeting patients, verifying insurance information, ordering prescriptions/refills for patients)

•Prepares treatment rooms for patients, including cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.

•Performs ophthalmic diagnostic testing, using OCT (Cirrus, Heidelberg), visual field testing (Humphrey Visual Field), IOL master, A-scan ultrasounds, corneal topography (Atlas and Pentacam), and pachymetry.

•Assists in completing medical forms for patients. Completes prior authorizations for multiple ophthalmic medications.

•Educates patients about medications, procedures, and physicians’ instructions

•Assists with training other technicians

Ophthalmic technician April 1997-April 2007

Michael Brinkenhoff, MD Ventura, CA

•Performed initial patient examinations and ophthalmic testing.

•Assisted physician with examinations/procedures/lasers as directed.

•Educated patients about medications, procedures, and physicians’ instructions.

•Performed front desk duties.

•Performed medical billing.

•Assisted with optical sales and fitted and adjusted eyeglasses.

Education

Oxnard College- Associate of Arts, June 1989

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