Joy Itseghosimhe
Sault Ste. Marie,ON
Summary
I am a senior optometric education officer with a masters in health planning and management.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative/Ophthalmic Assistant
Dr Golesic Ophthalmology Clinic
Sault Ste. Marie, ON
07.2022 - Current
- Maintained inventory of medical supplies and tools to address needs of patients.
- Obtained intraocular pressures, checked visual acuities and administered slit lamp exams to identify issues.
- Documented patient medical history and information utilizing [Software] with commitment to accuracy.
- Operated and maintained ophthalmic equipment in alignment with safety procedures.
Senior Optometric Education Officer
Institute Of Health Technology
Benin,Nigeria, Edo
11.2019 - 10.2021
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- completed course curriculum and set test and exams and marked and gave scores to students.
- Provided back-up support to the areas of students Admissions and and Funding, including conducting entry exams and scoring .
- Ensure that admission objectives are satisfied to meet targeted deliverables .
- Coordinate the thesis and dissertation process, and maintain progress records.
- Schedule and coordinate meetings, conferences, and/or travel, and attend/participate in meetings, as requested (e.g. preparing and distributing meeting packages and agendas, minute-taking, catering orders, room bookings, AV equipment, honorariums, mailings, and parking arrangements)
Senior Optometrist
Univeristy Of Benin Teaching Hospital
Benin,Nigeria, Edo
11.2015 - 10.2019
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- comprehensive eye care examination and vision testing .
- Low vision care and rehabilitation
Optometrist
Military Base Hospital
Benin,Nigeria, Edo
04.2010 - 10.2015
- partnered with administrative staff to plan schedules and promote services.
- Leveraged full field of optometric instruments and equipment to determine patient visual acuity, amplitude of accommodation and refractive state.
- Incorporated ophthalmic devices for high astigmatic diagnosis.
- Conducted regular inventory of eyeglasses frames and prescription contact lenses, maintained stock levels and submitted orders to vendors.
- Refraction and comprehensive eye examination
Intern Optometrist
Lella Specialist Eye Hospital
Benin, Nigeria, Edo
03.2009 - 03.2010
- Leveraged full field of optometric instruments and equipment to determine patient visual acuity, amplitude of accommodation and refractive state.
- Owned and operated private optometry practice and partnered with administrative staff to plan schedules and promote services.
- Interviewed and examined patients with full range of vision problems and consulted medical charts to assist with diagnosis.
- Calculated proper prescription employing formulas for single corrective lenses, contact lenses, prisms, aniseikonia and aphakic lenses.
Education
Master of Science - Health Planning And Management
University of Benin
Ugbowo Campus Edo State ,Nigeria11.2016
Doctor of Optometry Degree - Eye Care
University of Benin
Edo State ,Nigeria11.2008
Skills
- Visual Prescreening
- Reading Comprehension
- Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI)
- Patient Medical Histories
- Preliminary Testing
- Telephone Triage
- Detailed Instruction
- Diagnostic Evaluation
- Retinal Procedure Assistance
- Patient Examination
- Administrative Duties
- Supply Restocking
- Account Updates
- Explaining Procedures to Patients
- Dilation
- Tonometry
- Operational Procedures
- Amsler Grid Testing
- Auto-Refractor Operation
- Visual Field Tests
- Compliance Issues
- Data Collections
- Clerical Support
- Conducting Fittings
- Ophthalmologist Support
- Insurance Eligibility
- Quizzes, Tests and Exams
- Differentiated Instruction
- Student Evaluation
- Research
- Instructing
- Tutoring
- Teaching
- Grading
- Documentation
- Essay Writing Technique Development
- Adult Education
- Special Education
- Technology Integration
- Clear Public Speaking Skills
- Student-Centered Learning
- Instructional Methods
- Learning Modalities
- Group Learning Mechanics
- Emergent Curriculum
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Behavioral Skills Development
- Classroom Management
- Student Rapport-Building
- Public Speaking
- Classroom Integration
- Parent and Student Communication
- Creative Lesson Plan Development
- Blackboard Software
- Self-Contained Classrooms
- Test and Assignment Evaluation
- Activity Organization
- Instructional Strategies
- Lesson Planning
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Constructive Feedback
- Professional Communication
- Progress Reports
- Instructional Support
- Standardized Testing
- Performance Assessment
- AP Course Instruction
- Critical Thinking
- Educational Settings
- Social Skills
- Student Records Management
- Special Projects
- Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
- Class Cape Knowledge
- Test Administration
- Afterschool Programs
- Personalized Support
- Excellent Reading Comprehension
- Client Satisfaction
- Counseling
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Administrative/Ophthalmic Assistant
Dr Golesic Ophthalmology Clinic
07.2022 - Current
Senior Optometric Education Officer
Institute Of Health Technology
11.2019 - 10.2021
Senior Optometrist
Univeristy Of Benin Teaching Hospital
11.2015 - 10.2019
Optometrist
Military Base Hospital
04.2010 - 10.2015
Intern Optometrist
Lella Specialist Eye Hospital
03.2009 - 03.2010
Master of Science - Health Planning And Management
University of Benin
Doctor of Optometry Degree - Eye Care
University of Benin
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