Manahal Mirza

(** Gurley Rd Edison, NJ *****) 908-***-****) (addn8d@r.postjobfree.com)

EDUCATION

Salus University Elkins Park, PA

Doctorate of Optometry Aug 2016 – May 2020

Rutgers University, School of Arts & Sciences New Brunswick, NJ Bachelor of Science, Public Health and Biology), Cum Laude Sep 2011 – May 2016 CERTIFICATIONS & SKILLS

Clinical Honors from The Eye Institute Summer 2019

Clinical Honors from Advanced eye care Fall 2019

Clinical Honors from Lyons VA Winter 2019

Basic First Aid and CPR certified – Salus University Elkins Park, PA Aug 2018 – Aug 2019

CPR Certified – American Heart Association May 2020 – May 2022

Certified in Emerald Orthokeratology Procedure May 2020

Certified in Foundations of Billing and Coding May 2020

Proficient in EHR Systems: Compulink, NextGen, ExamWriter

Experienced in VA software program: CPRS and VistaImaging

Skilled in Microsoft software programs: PowerPoint, Word, Excel CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

Vitreous Retina Macula Specialists of New Jersey Milburn, NJ Student Extern Feb 2019 – May 2020

Perform dilated eye exam alongside Ophthalmologist on patients with a variety of diseases and conditions

Assist technicians with completing patient’s charts using the MDI EHR system

Perform imaging prior to examinations (OCT, Optos, ERG, B-scan)

Analyze and diagnose difficult cases and refer for surgery and handle pre- and post-op for MD Lyons VA Hospital Lyons, NJ

Student Extern Nov 2019 – Feb 2019

High volume site with emphasis on ocular disease

Independently performed comprehensive eye exams and formulated tentative diagnosis and treatment plans

Managed ocular conditions and follow up care with personalized treatment zone

Co-managed patient care with retina and glaucoma specialists and handled pre- and post-ops Advanced Eye care Sanford, FL

Student Extern Aug 2019-Nov 2019

Fitted patients with spherical soft, soft multifocal, soft toric, RGP, sclerals, and Corneal Refractive Therapy lenses

Managed CRT patients with topography to ensure proper progression and treatment zone

Provided emergency eye care

Performed pediatric exams and Binocular vision testing The Eye Institute Philadelphia, PA

Student Extern, Primary Care On-Campus Rotation May 2019-Aug 2019

Performed comprehensive eye exams on patients of all varying ages from 2-99

Performed vision therapy and thorough examinations in Spanish

Provided free vision screenings for underdeveloped school townships The Eye Institute at Pennsylvania College of Optometry Philadelphia, PA Student Intern Feb 2017-May 2019

Solidified the frame work for my experience with ocular disease, glaucoma, pediatrics, emergency, contact lens and optical

An Eye to the Future Matawan, NJ

Summer Clerkship, Intern May 2017-July 2017

Assisted doctors with comprehensive eye exams

Performed testing for VF/OCT/lip-flow and fundus photography for comprehensive eye exam

Assisted optical with dispensing glasses and adjusting frames VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Student Council Secretary Aug 2016-July2017

PCO Class of 2020

Took minutes for student council meetings

Sent prompt emails to the entire class regarding class updates

Assisted student council president in hosting and planning class events

Designed and ordered class attire

Attended and took minutes for monthly executive meetings Lion Club Vision Screenings 2017-2018

Elkins Park, PA

Performed basic ocular health screenings for underserved communities: near and far VA, color perception, cover test, and posterior segment evaluation

Assisted patients in frame selection

Educated patients the importance of annual comprehensive eye exams and follow up care as directed Clinical Skills and Optics Teaching Assistant, PCO, Elkins Park, PA Sept 2017 – March 2019 Salus University

Assisted and guided students in the University’s Clinical Skills and Optics Lab

Improved practical skills and assisted students with assignments individually or in small groups

Worked with various lenses and frame types to ensure proper assessment of fit and prescription

Attended all training classes and meetings

LANGUAGES SPOKEN

English, Punjabi, Urdu, Hindi, Spanish

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