Tamara Foster

Attentive COA with experience supporting ophthalmologist with daily clinical tasks, answering patient phone calls, maintaining equipment, and preparing treatment rooms. Additional expertise in administering tests and medications by explaining process and comforting patients by answering questions. Detailed COA with 12 years of experience guiding patients through diagnostic assessments to check eye-related complaints and conditions.

Seasoned expert at conducting ophthalmic tests, administering medications, and facilitating patient intake. Focused on maintaining sparkling clean environment by sanitizing equipment for patient safety.

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant - Scripps Health - San Diego - San Diego, CA, USA

(2011-03)

• Completed basic ophthalmic testing procedures to assess patients' current functionality.
• Administered medications such as dilation drops to aid in assessments and diagnostics.
• Cleaned and maintained ophthalmic instruments according to exact specifications for proper patient protection.
• Conducted diagnostic assessments such as OCT and fundus photography, topography to help ophthalmologists make skilled assessments.
• Engaged positively with patients to help each feel comfortable with tests and procedures.
• Administered baseline external exams by testing vision, color, amstler grid, stereopsis.
• Supported Ophthalmologist in determining refractive errors and diagnosing and treating ocular diseases and disorders.
• Assessed visual acuity of each patient, evaluating near, distance, and dynamic abilities.
• Measured curvature of patients' corneas to help diagnose conditions, including astigmatism.
• Collected and documented medical history information from each patient to help Ophthalmologist assess overall health.
• Assisted with minor and advanced ophthalmic procedures, passing instruments, monitoring patients, and maintaining aseptic fields.
• Checked intraocular pressure with tonometry and tonography tests to determine patient's glaucoma risk level.
• Administered topical ophthalmic medications to relieve symptoms and help obtain better vision-related information.
• Worked quickly to perform intakes and maintain smooth patient flow.

College of Applied Sciences - Edison College - Ft Myers (2007-09 - 2007-09)