Michele Southern
Greensboro
Summary
Dynamic Ophthalmic Medical Technician with extensive experience, excelling in diagnostic testing and patient education. Expert scribe. Proven ability to enhance patient care through effective communication and meticulous attention to detail. Skilled in ocular imaging and committed to delivering exceptional service in fast-paced environments.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Ophthalmic Medical Technician
Coastal Carolina Eye Clinic
Wilmington
06.2003 - 07.2005
Ophthalmic Medical Technician
Dr. Mark Shapiro
Greensboro
06.2000 - 06.2003
Household Cleaner
Self-employeed
Greensboro
05.1992 - 05.2000
Emergency Medical Technician-Basic (volunteer)
High Point Rescue
High Point
03.1991 - 04.1992
Ophthalmic Medical Technician
Southeastern Eye Center
Greensboro
03.1990 - 04.1992
Education
Accounting
Cape Fear Community College
Wilmington, NCSkills
- Visual field testing
- Patient education
- Diagnostic testing
- Refraction techniques
- Ocular imaging
- Customer service
- Medical terminology
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Clinical documentation
- Inventory management
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Equipment maintenance
- Preoperative care coordination
- Glaucoma screening expertise
- Corneal topography
- Intraocular pressure measurement
- Ophthalmic imaging techniques
- Pediatric ophthalmology support
- Binocular vision evaluation
- Slit-lamp biomicroscopy
- Pachymetry proficiency
- Eye patching techniques
- Ocular trauma management
- Multifocal lens fitting
- Color vision testing
- Ophthalmic terminology
- Emergency eye care response
- Amsler grid testing
- Dry eye syndrome assessment
- Cataract evaluation proficiency
- Geriatric eye care assistance
- Postoperative care support
- Retinoscopy expertise
- Ocular infection control
- Ophthalmic medication administration
- Optical coherence tomography
- Prism correction application
- Visual acuity testing
- Fundus photography
- Surgical assisting
- Glasses prescription interpretation
- Ophthalmic instrument maintenance
- Electronic health records management
- Diabetic retinopathy monitoring
- Refractive error correction
- Low vision assessment
- Contrast sensitivity evaluation
- Ocular motility assessment
- Medical history taking
- Macular degeneration detection
- Examination room preparation
- Patient relations
- Gonioscopy proficiency
- Low vision evaluation
- Supplies inventory
- Fundus photography proficiency
- Binocular indirect ophthalmoscopy
- Autorefractor operation
- Visual prescreening
- Medication administration
- Pachymetry knowledge
- Preliminary testing
- Refractive error measurement
- Ocular disease recognition
- Minor surgery assistance
- Equipment calibration
- Manual refractions
- Intake management
- Ophthalmologist support
- Vision testing
- Medical history documentation
- Spectacle prescription interpretation
Accomplishments
- Phi Theta Kappa
Certification
- Former Emergency Medical Technician-Intermediate
Timeline
Ophthalmic Medical Technician
Coastal Carolina Eye Clinic
06.2003 - 07.2005
Ophthalmic Medical Technician
Dr. Mark Shapiro
06.2000 - 06.2003
Household Cleaner
Self-employeed
05.1992 - 05.2000
Emergency Medical Technician-Basic (volunteer)
High Point Rescue
03.1991 - 04.1992
Ophthalmic Medical Technician
Southeastern Eye Center
03.1990 - 04.1992
Accounting
Cape Fear Community College
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