Brianna Ramirez
Santee
Summary
Skilled and enthusiastic Ophthalmic Technician with over eight years of experience in refractive assessment, conducting routine vision examinations and diagnostic testing. A team leader with a good work ethic and strong passion for providing direct patient care.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Ophthalmic Technician
American Eye Associates
04.2019 - Current
- Assists in minor surgical procedures, laser treatments, and intravitreal injections.
- Documents patients' medical history and conducts diagnostic procedures.
- Conducts ocular motility tests, measures intraocular pressure and slit lamp exams.
- Explains pre- and post-operative procedures to patients and carefully reviewed surgical plans.
- Serve as a trusted resource for patients, addressing questions or concerns regarding eye health.
- Uses Lensometer to measure and record lens power of existing prescription glasses.
- Facilitates patient flow and directs patients to exam rooms for initial evaluations.
- Evaluates the performance of junior technicians, providing constructive feedback and strategies for improvement to enhance their skills and professional growth.
Ophthalmic Assistant
Acuity Eye Group
04.2017 - 04.2019
- Administered eye medications for dilation and treatment.
- Maintained compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding patient privacy.
- Regulated patient flow, recorded patient histories, performed initial patient examinations, measured visual acuity and color vision testing.
- Performed ophthalmology tests such as goldman/humphrey visual field, topography, and optical coherence tomography scans.
- Used manual and automated lensometer.
- Noted present complaints, medications and vital statistics like blood pressure and pulse rate.
- Cleaned or sterilized ophthalmic or surgical instruments.
Ophthalmic Assistant
Eye Physicians Medical Group
07.2015 - 03.2017
- Measured intraocular pressures, checked visual acuities and administered slit lamp exams.
- Performed various tests such as visual fields, and optical coherence tomography scans.
- Maintained inventory of medical supplies and tools.
- Triaged phone calls from patients, pharmacies, and other medical offices.
- Trained new ophthalmic assistants on proper techniques for conducting examinations.
- Assisted ophthalmologists during office procedures by preparing patients, sterilizing instruments, and passing required tools efficiently.
Education
High School Diploma -
Calexico High School
Calexico06-2013
Skills
- Surgical assisting
- Refractive assessment
- Medical charting
- Intraocular pressure measurement
- Keen attention to detail
- Diagnostic testing
- Effective communication
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Lead Ophthalmic Technician
American Eye Associates
04.2019 - Current
Ophthalmic Assistant
Acuity Eye Group
04.2017 - 04.2019
Ophthalmic Assistant
Eye Physicians Medical Group
07.2015 - 03.2017
High School Diploma -
Calexico High School
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