Darcy Morgan
Springfield
Summary
Dedicated Ophthalmic Technician with proficient typing skills and expertise as a medical scribe. I am also skilled in diagnostic testing and patient care. Proficient in glaucoma screening techniques, cataract pre-testing and patient education and electronic health records management, I excel in enhancing patient experiences through compassionate support and effective communication. Recognized for high standards of equipment testing reliability.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Ophthalmic Technician
Goulas Eye
10.2023 - 06.2025
- Assisted with patient assessments and gathered relevant medical history to support ophthalmologists.
- Educated patients on pre- and post-operative care instructions for various eye procedures.
- Documented patient interactions and test results in electronic health records for accurate record-keeping.
- Provided compassionate support to patients, addressing concerns and enhancing overall experience.
- Applied eye medications and drops to dilate pupils in preparation for examinations.
- Triaged phone calls from patients and outside contacts and handled in order of importance.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment for optimal patient care and equipment maintenance.
- Reduced wait times for patients by efficiently managing appointment schedules and coordinating with other staff members.
- Operated ophthalmic equipment for patient eye examinations and prepared patients for examinations and surgeries.
- Measured intraocular pressure using Goldmann and I care tonometry process.
Ophthalmic Medical Technician
Sungate Medical Group/Carolina Eye
09.2016 - 09.2023
- Performed preliminary diagnostic tests, including visual acuity and tonometry, to evaluate eye health.
- Maintained and calibrated ophthalmic equipment, ensuring accuracy and reliability during procedures.
- Documented patient interactions and test results in electronic health records for accurate record-keeping.
- Provided compassionate support to patients, addressing concerns and enhancing overall experience.
- Applied eye medications and drops to dilate pupils in preparation for examinations.
- Triaged phone calls from patients and outside contacts and handled in order of importance.
- Explained pre- and post-operative procedures to patients and carefully reviewed surgical plans.
- Assessed visual acuity using various testing methods such as Snellen charts or autorefractors, contributing to accurate diagnoses.
- Measured intraocular pressure using Goldman and Tonopen tonometry process.
Education
Veterinary Technician - Medicine
Penn Foster University
OnlineAssociate Degree In Nursing - Medicine
Vincennes University
Vincennes, INSkills
- Able to absorb and implement new information procedures and proper instrument operations
- Proficient typist and medical scribe
- Medical history documentation from the pretesting and obtaining HOP/CC to the assessment and plan with oatient education
- Glaucoma screening techniques
- Fundus photography proficiency
- Manual refractions
- Refractive error measurement
- Ophthalmic instrument maintenance
- Color vision testing
- Corneal topography analysis
- Spectacle prescription interpretation
- Ocular disease recognition and terminology
- Patient education and customer service
- Pharmacology
- Cleaning & sanitation
- Ophthalmologist support
- Minor surgery assistance
- Attention to detail
- Teamwork
Timeline
Ophthalmic Technician
Goulas Eye
10.2023 - 06.2025
Ophthalmic Medical Technician
Sungate Medical Group/Carolina Eye
09.2016 - 09.2023
Veterinary Technician - Medicine
Penn Foster University
Associate Degree In Nursing - Medicine
Vincennes University
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