Kady Ibrahim
El Cajon
Summary
Opthalmic Assistant/Technician with 1.5+ years in clinical and surgical eye care and 2+ years as an Optician. Bilingual in English and Spanish, experienced in supporting patient care, managing workflow, and coordinating with front and back office teams. Actively pursuing COA certification to further advance in the opthalmology field.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Optician
Midway Optometry
03.2025 - Current
- Provided personalized eyewear recommendations based on patients lifestyle and prescription.
- Learned to operate optical equipment for lens crafting and frame adjustments.
- Increased sales by effectively communicating the benefits of various lens coatings, materials, and frames to customers.
- Assisted patients with contact lens training, including proper insertion, removal, and care training.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing concerns and answering questions to ensure patient satisfaction.
Surgical Assistant/ Refractive Technician
Lasik Md
06.2022 - 08.2024
- Obtained and documented patients medical history
- Performed opthalmic testing such as manual refractions, eye dominance, TBUT, corneal topography, and Vario scans
- Prepared operating room and ensure all equipment was sterilized
- Assisted opthalmologists during LASIK, PRK, and enhancement procedures
- Managed patient flow to maximize clinic efficiency
Optician/Receptionist
Werner Optometry
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Assisted patients with frame selection based on lifestyle and facial measurements
- Accurately measured pupillary distance, optical centers, and segment hight
- Verified insurance eligibility and managed patient check-in and check-outs
- Maintained accurate patient records while ensuring full HIPAA compliance
Education
High School Diploma -
El Cajon Valley High School
El Cajon, CASkills
- Opthalmic diagnostic testing: visual acuity, auto-refraction, OCT, and fundus photos
- Manual refraction
- Surgical room preparation
- Contact lens training and patient education
- Eyewear fitting and measurements
- Insurance verifications and billing support
- EMR documentation and patient charting
Certification
- Laser Certification- FS200 and EX500 Surgical Lasers (Alcon)
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Optician
Midway Optometry
03.2025 - Current
Surgical Assistant/ Refractive Technician
Lasik Md
06.2022 - 08.2024
Optician/Receptionist
Werner Optometry
08.2021 - 06.2022
High School Diploma -
El Cajon Valley High School