Ophthalmic Assistant High School

DEBRA GUTIERREZ

Von Ormy, TX ***** 210-***-**** adywv6@r.postjobfree.com WWW: Bold Profile

Certified ophthalmic assistant with 27 years experience in the medical field. Enthusiastic, self motivated, reliable and hard working person. Very organized and able to work well under pressure. Telephone etiquette

Team collaboration

Administrative tasks

Operations support

Client relations strength

Administrative support

EMR

Volunteer, 01/2020 - Current

Latino Outdoors San Antonio – San Antonio, TX

Assisted with special events and programs.

Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs. Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others. Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning. Represented organization positively and professionally while providing community with much-needed services.

Communicated with staff members to stay informed about volunteer opportunities and events. Participated in volunteer orientations and training sessions to learn about organizational changes and mission updates.

Approached issues proactively to best meet current and future community needs. Facilitated community outreach to expand participation and support. Certified Ophthalmic Assistant, 05/2008 - Current

UT Health Science Ceneter San Antonio Texas – 701 S. Zarzamora Documented patient medical history and information utilizing Epic EMR commitment to accuracy. Maintained inventory of medical supplies and tools to address needs of patients. Operated and maintained ophthalmic equipment in alignment with safety procedures. PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

SKILLS

WORK HISTORY

Administered ophthalmic drops and ointments, focusing on patient comfort. Presented preliminary medical evaluation of clinical patients, delivering comprehensive reports to physicians.

Obtained optical pressures, checked visual acuities and administered slit lamp exams to identify issues. Triaged phone calls from patients and outside contacts and handled in order of importance. Assist physician with in house procedures such as lasers and injections. Ensure patients understanding of diagnosis, instructions and treatments. Fluent in speaking, reading and writing in Spanish Assist physician with ocular injections

Ophthalmic Assistant, 05/1996 - 06/2008

Braverman Terry Eye Associates – 1100 N. Main Street Checked patient vision, field, fundus and other aspects for ophthalmologist. Obtained optical pressures, checked visual acuity and administered slit lamp exams to identify issues. Performed ophthalmology tests.

Administered eye medications for dilation and treatment. Operated and maintained ophthalmic equipment in alignment with safety procedures. Documented patient medical history and information utilizing Epic EMR with commitment to accuracy. Presented preliminary medical evaluation of clinical patients, delivering comprehensive reports to physicians.

Surgical Tech Assistant for Cataract and glaucomaSurgery Pre op technician for Lasik eye surgery

Kinesiology

Sul Ross State University - Alpine, TX

High School Diploma: 06/1991

Mc Collum High School - San Antonio

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant with JCAPHO

EDUCATION

CERTIFICATIONS

LANGUAGES

Spanish

Native or Bilingual

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