Ophthalmic Technician Medical Assistant

Christina A. Lugo

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summary of qualifications

Performed preliminary screening examinations for physician review including central and peripheral visual field tests, ocular motility tests, color vision, Topography and tensions/IOP tests and pupil testing.

Coordinated with and assisted professional staff with examinations, instructed patients on Physician’s orders.

Schedule coordinator, with strong experience with patient billing, insurance authorizations, and the ability to prioritize patient calls.

Valid New Jersey driver’s license.

Administrative duties/OA training in Epic.

Computer knowledge of Microsoft Word and computer programs used within offices.

Maintained the highest level of integrity and professionalism in completing all responsibilities and duties.

Ability to maintain open channel of communication with internal and external customers, office staff, and external agencies.

Reviewed records for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with HIPPA regulations.

Confirm insurance, create chart for

Patient in Epic, collect copayment.

Keeping log for office supplies, orienting new employees, prior-Auth, scheduling peer to peer for doctors. Assisting in in-office procedures.

Work Experience

Virtua Health Electrophysiology- Cherry-hill Nj

Blood Pressure Manual

EKG

ZIO Holter

Triage patients; medications, history, allergies, etc

Order testing

Cardiac clearances

Schedule holter monitors

Schedule appointments

Confirm appointments for doctors monthly schedules

Organize and stock supplies in exam rooms

Epic EMR

11/27/23- Present Medical Assistant

VISION TO LEARN- Philadelphia, PA

01/2023-05/2023 Optician/Technician

Driving Mobile clinic; Managed clinic

Verifying prescription and Alignment/adjustments

Ophthalmic work Ups

Testing: Pupils, color vision, Patient history, Fund-us photo’s

Speaking with parents about child’s exams and follow up instructions

Speaking with schools to schedule appointments for kids

Communicating with school nurse about children that needed urgent care

GARDEN STATE EYE PA – Marlton, NJ

01/2020-11/2022 Ophthalmic Technician

Ophthalmic Workup; EOM, CVF, Pupils (RAPD/Marcus Gun Pupil), History; CC/ HPI

Testing: OCT MAC, OCT ONH, PACHY, Fundus Photo, Lens Star, OPD, Topography, Humphrey Visual Field, Ocular Plastics, Neuro Ophthalmology

Schedule coordinator, Prior authorizations, Triage patient calls

B Scan

NEMOURS ALFRED I. DUPONT – Wilmington, DE

02/2018-11/2019 Ophthalmic Technician

Ophthalmic workup in a clinic setting; Visual Acuity; EOM, CVF, IOP (w/ICare), CC with History Dilation, Pupils (RAPD/Marcus Gun Pupil)

Testing; OCT Retina (Posterior Pull), OCT ONH

EMR; Epic

Assisted with Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP), Punctual Plugs, Chalazion, Post Op; Emergency ER

SOUTH JERSEY EYE PHYSICIANS – Moorestown, NJ

02/2016-02/2018 Ophthalmic Technician

Ophthalmic/Retina tech work up; Chair side skill, BAT, Amsler, Dilation, Refraction

Retinal exam work ups, OCT R, OCT G

Auto Lensometer; ICare (IOP), Auto Refractor

Post ops, consults for Cataract Sx and LASIK consults

OPTOS; OPD, HVF, OCT, IOL Master, Fundus Photos, Pachy

Nextgen, Revolution HER, My Vision Express

THE EYE CENTER, DR. ROBERT DAVIS – Pembroke Pines, FL

03/2015-12/2015 Ophthalmic Technician

Refraction, Visual Acuities

Chair Side Skills, Slit Lamp, Case History, and Efficient Patient Management

EMR, Scanning, Front Desk

JC PENNEY OPTICAL/U.S. OPTICAL – Homestead, FL

07/2014-05/2015 Ophthalmic Technician

Management

Dispensing, Adjustments, Standard Alignment

Insurance Authorizations

Refractions, Visual Acuities, Ophthalmoscope

Optical Sales

Chair side skills, Slip Lamp

DR. PAMELA MINKES, OD – Homestead, FL

05/2013-07/2014 Ophthalmic Technician

Receptionist

Insurance Billing, Authorizations, (BCBS, Avesis, EyeMed, United Health Care, Cigna, Aetna)

Visual Acuities, DFE, Pretesting NCT, Auto-Refractor, VFT

Insert and Removal Classes

Ordered and organized contact lenses

Contact lens sales and lens fittings

Worked alongside Optometrist

AMERICA’S BEST CONTACT AND EYEGLASSES – Homestead, FL & Trenton, NJ

12/2009-05/2013 Optometric Technician

Receptionist

Optical Sales

Contact Lens Manager

Dispensing

Education & Certifications

Miami Dade College Miami, Florida

Vision Care Technology Program A.S. Opticianry

ABO Certified, NCLE Certified

Bascom Palmer Externship 02/2015-05/2015

Burlington County College Burlington, New Jersey

Associate degree – Criminal Justice

ASI Career Institute Blackwood, New Jersey

CCMA/CPT/PCT EKG/BLS Certified - graduated 11/3/23

Ophthalmic Equipment

Auto-Refractor

NCT

HVF

Ophthalmoscope

Retinal Camera

Phoropter

Lensometer

Kerotometer

Lens Clock

Edger

Lens Finishing

Retinoscope

Biomicroscope

OCT

Iwellness

Optomap

Fundus Photo’s

IOL Master

BAT Test

Amsler

Shirmmers Test

OPD

ICare

Blood Pressure/Oximeter/EKG

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