Assistant Technician

MARCELLO M. MARQUEZ, COA

***** ******** ***** ****, *******, TX 77429 - 832-***-**** - ***************@*****.***

SENIOR OPHTHALMIC TECHNICIAN / SUPERVISOR

Building organizational value by assisting with diagnostic and treatment-oriented procedures

Technical Skills:

Precise Refracting/Work Up

Scribing

Goniometry

Sterile Techniques

Procedures & Treatments: Chalazion Surgery

Manifest Refraction

Fluorescein Angiography

Retinal Angiography

Glaucoma Treatments

Conjunctivitis

Diabetes Monitoring

Macular Degeneration

Strabismus

Cataracts

Palsy

Blepharoplasty

Equipment:

Auto Refractor

Fundus Camera

OCT

IOL Master

A Scans

Tonopen

Tonometry

Slit Lamp

Lensometry

Keratometer

Visual Fields

Topography

Pachometer

Auto Clave Sterilizer

QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY

Personable, client focused professional experienced in conducting diagnostic tests; measuring and recording vision; testing eye muscle function; inserting, removing, and caring for contact lenses; and applying eye dressings. Competently assist physicians during minor surgeries, maintain optical and surgical instruments, and administer eye medications. Extensive knowledge in ophthalmic medications dealing with glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration, and other diagnoses.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

HOUSTON EYECARE AND LASER CENTER, Houston, TX since 2000

Serve as Senior Ophthalmic Assistant for a busy, fast-paced ophthalmic practice. Perform patient histories, vision screenings, pupil exams, and precise manifest refractions. Assist with a variety of minor surgical and laser procedures. Quickly build trust and rapport with patients, educating them on treatment procedures. Streamline administrative procedures to ensure efficiency of clinic operations.

Selected Contributions:

** Act as a primary source of expertise, guidance, and support to a team of three ophthalmic assistants.

** Selected to learn and operate new equipment purchased for diagnostic testing; trained ophthalmic assistants in proper equipment operation.

** Maintain all diagnostic equipment; calibrate equipment as needed; and schedule servicing in accordance with product warranty requirements.

** Ensure accurate inventory of clinic and office supplies; cut costs by negotiating purchase price with approved vendors.

EDUCATION

Ophthalmic Formal Clinic Training Program

Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology

CERTIFICATION

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA)

Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology

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