EVANS BEBU

CURRICULUM VITAE

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Toronto, Ontario M1T 3S8

Canada

Contact: 416-***-****

E-mail:admgq6@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Internationally trained board-certified optometrist with over 7years of experience in Optometry and Ophthalmology practices, currently practicing as an Ophthalmic Diagnostic Technician/Assistant.

Self-motivated clinician proficient in various EMRs, pre-op/post-op assessments, visual field tests, tonometry, refraction, topography, slit lamp examination, patient counselling, and various ocular health examination protocols.

I practice with bedside manner care and professional work ethic and I am willing to relocate for the right job offer.

WORK EXPERIENCE

CLARITY EYE INSTITUTE,Toroto-Ophthalmic Technician, Full time

July 2020- til date

Patient work-up procedures such as history, visual acuity taking, eye presure measurements, CCT measurements, angle assessments, etc.

Reviews optical and diagnostic results to insure of their accuracy before doctor(s) uses them to make diagnosis.

Use of appointment and patient file software,patient charts and other tools to make accurate/clear notes regarding patient eye health.

Expert at using OSCAR, Eye Vu, and other EMR.

Performs ophthalmic diagnostic tests such as OCT testing of retina and cornea, HVF, Corneal higher order aberration testing, corneal tomography, corneal pachymetry, fundus photography, etc.

NORH TORONTO EYE CARE, Toronto- Ophthalmic Assistant/Technician, Full-time

June 2019-September 2019

Patient work-up: medical/ophthalmic history, Vision, Eye pressure, BSL.

Recommendation of appropriate diagnostic tests such as OPD, OCT,PENTACAM,KONAN,OSMOLARITY, ANGIOGRAPHY, LIPISCAN, etc based on doctor’s preference.

Completed preoperative and postoperative measurements, offering clear explanations to patients.

Provided superior customer service and patient care

Operating room preparation, patient preparation for eye injections, laser procedures, chalazion drainage, etc.

TORONTO EYE SPECIALISTS AND SURGEONS, Toronto — Ophthalmic Technician, Part-time

DECEMBER 2018 –April 2019

Performs retinal tomography, central corneal thickness measurements.

Performs patient works ups: VA’s, pupillary testing, history taking, e.t.c

Performs all types Visual fields.

Performs OCTs, Retinal scans and pachymetry.

Performs applanation tonometry.

Uses EMR for efficient and coordinated work flow in a fast paced environment.

GODLY FAVORED EYE CARE, Accra — Optometrist, Full-time

NOVEMBER 2017 – MAY 2018.

●Performed pre-op cataract assessments and referred clients for Lens Replacement surgery.

●Performed Applanation tonometry and Glaucoma screening leading to saving lots of patients from glaucoma-related blindness.

●Performed Refraction, leading to successfully correcting various Refractive Errors.

●Successfully introduced partnership with Aneeja Hospital to provide eye care services for their clients.

●Successfully introduced and implemented corporate eye screenings leading to new revenue stream.

●Counselled patients on benefits of varied ocular interventions such as LASIK, trabeculectomy, contact lens, etc.

●Conducted diagnostic tests such as Non-contact tonometry, visual field tests, Tear break-up time, Alternate cover tests/cover tests.

3G’s Medical Diagnostics/Optical, Accra — Optometrist, Full-time

FEBRUARY 2016 - JULY 2017

●Performed refractions and prescribed various ocular interventions to treat refractive errors, amblyopia, squint, etc.

●Increased clientele base by 25% within 6 months, leading to increased revenue.

●Performed pre-op/post-op assessments for Lens Replacement surgery patients.

●Performed Non-contact tonometry and Static visual field analysis with the Humphry perimeter to solve glaucoma and other optic nerve conditions.

●Performed administrative duties, book keeping and supervision of eye clinic employees

●Performed Dry Eye Tests to treat various dry eye diseases.

●Clinical study recruitment for Glaucoma/Refractive error treatment.

Dashens Opticians, Accra — Optometrist, Full-time/Part-time

AUGUST 2014 - JANUARY 2016

Performed general eye consultations and treated allergies, dry eye conditions and infections.

Conducted refraction to correct various refractive conditions and astigmatic errors as well as amblyopia and low vision.

Simultaneously consulted as the optometrist in 2 close optical chains.

Ordered for/conducted diagnostic tests such as VFT, OCT, HRT, etc. to make diagnosis and formulate appropriate treatment plans.

Volta River Authority Hospital, Eye Dept, Akosombo — Resident Optometrist

AUGUST 2013 - AUGUST 2014

Performed Visual Acuity tests, transcribed for ophthalmic nurses and Ophthalmologist.

Conducted refraction and prescribed appropriate ocular therapy.

Conducted A/B-Scan, Keratometry, Visual field test.

Shadowed ophthalmologist (Glaucoma specialist).

Conducted funduscopy with direct ophthalmoscope and BIO.

Took part in vision screening exercises for school children in Akosombo locality.

EDUCATION

Kwame Nkrumah Univ. of Science and Tech, Kumasi — Doctor of Optometry

AUGUST 2007 - DECEMBER 2013

Akwamuman Senior High, Akosombo — West Africa Senior School Certificate

AUGUST 2003 - JUNE 2006

PROJECTS

Global 23Care School Screening — Accra

Successfully screened over 1000 school kids in impoverished areas in Accra through my Global 23Care Org School Screening Program. Areas of interest included dental screening, refractive errors and early glaucoma detection.

SKILLS

Excellent verbal communication skills

Receptive to feedback

Ability to organize and prioritize work.

Able to work both autonomously and collaboratively

Comfortable standing for several hours at a time

Works calmly and effectively under pressure

Attentive to detail and good judgement skills

Adaptable to fast paced environment

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Refraction

Visual Field Tests/Analysis

Optical Coherence

Tomography OCT

Heidelberg Retinal Tomography HRT

Biometry (A/B-Scan, Keratometry)

Slit lamp examinations

Tonometry-Applanation/Non-contact

PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS

Co-convened the Society of Private Optometrists Ghana

Vocal advocate for fair treatment and professional standard in all eye care personnel in Ghana.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Society of Private Optometrists Ghana

Ghana Optometric Association

Allied Health Professions Association

RELEVANT SKILLS

Adaptive to regularly changing environment

Calm and efficient even under stressful situations

Ability to manage patient expectations

Patient, approachable, calm demeanor

Engaging and outgoing personality

Very organized and attentive to detail

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS

Chairman- Editorial Board, College of Science, 2011-2012

Chairman- Screening Committee, College of Science Elections, 2011-2012

Shortlisted Participant-KNUST SRC Organized ‘Genius Challenge’

Paper: ‘Indecency, Materialism and the Fashion Craze among students’.

LANGUAGES

English (IELTS Score 8)

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