kristine Hami
@kristinehami
Experienced ophthalmic technician with strong technical and management skills.
What I'm looking for
I am a dedicated and efficient ophthalmic technician with extensive experience in patient care and administrative duties within the medical field. My journey began in 2004, and over the years, I have honed my skills in various roles, including lead technician and office manager. I pride myself on my strong work ethic and ability to adapt to the dynamic needs of a healthcare environment.
At the Retina Institute of Illinois, I excelled in managing patient records, scheduling appointments, and performing diagnostic procedures using advanced equipment such as Zeiss and Heidelberg cameras. My experience at the Vision Institute of Michigan further solidified my proficiency in patient care, where I took medical histories, conducted visual acuity tests, and maintained office inventory. I am also trilingual, which allows me to communicate effectively with a diverse patient population.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Ophthalmic Technician
Vision Institute of Michigan
May 2018 - Jun 2019 (1 year 1 month)
Demonstrated proficiency in taking patient medical histories and vital signs, as well as in, testing visual acuity and Ocular Tonometry, dilating eyes and performing various diagnostic procedures. Operated Zeiss cameras for various diagnostic procedures (e.g., facilitate Optical Coherence Tomography scans, Retinal photographs, administer injections for FluoresceinAngiography).
Lead Technician
Retina Institute of Illinois
Oct 2008 - Oct 2017 (9 years)
Demonstrated proficiency in taking patient medical histories and vital signs, as well as in, testing visual acuity and Ocular Tonometry, dilating eyes and performing various diagnostic procedures. Efficiently handled administrative duties and front desk reception, including answering phones, maintaining patient's medical records, and scheduling appointments and procedures.
Medical Assisting/ Billing
Philip Oncology & Hematology Associates
Mar 2005 - Oct 2008 (3 years 7 months)
Provided patient care, including taking vital signs, medical histories, and assisting nurses with chemotherapy treatment preparation. Performed phlebotomist functions, obtaining blood samples for medical testing while adhering to infection control and safety procedures.
Office Manager
Anshu Raj M.D.
Feb 2004 - Mar 2005 (1 year 1 month)
Managed front desk reception, including answering phones, maintaining medical records, and scheduling appointments. Performed patient care duties such as taking vital signs, medical histories, and data entry.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Oakton Community College
General Courses, General Studies
Completed general coursework at Oakton Community College. Focused on foundational studies to build a broad academic background.
Olympia College
Diploma, Medical Assisting and Billing
Activities and societies: Comprehensive patient documentation, Data management, Phlebotomy, ICD-9/ CPT coding, Billing and Collection methods, Medical Terminology, Insurance claim processing/ prior authorization/ insurance referrals, Microsoft Access/ Excel/ Word, EMR (Epic)
Obtained a Diploma in Medical Assisting and Billing Skills. Developed comprehensive patient documentation, data management, and medical terminology skills.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
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