Sarah M. Pena

	1234 Burnt Oak
	San Antonio, TX 78232

	210-555-2192

	SPena@sacmda.com
	http://spena.sacmda.com

Objective

	Provide superior ophthalmic patient care and treatment using professional knowledge and skills obtained through hands-on experience and training. Maintain currency with wide range of equipment and techniques while broadening knowledge and skills in new technologies to enhance patient treatment outcomes.

Certification and Qualification

	* Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) 
	* Ophthalmic Surgical Technician Privileges: 
		- San Antonio Eye Surgicenter 
		- Baptist Hospital 
	* Retinal Angiographer 

Experience and Skills

	* Ocular terminology 
	* Anatomy and physiology of the eye 
	* Patient history taking 
	* Preliminary examinations: 
		- Visual assessment 
		- Depth perception 
		- Color vision 
	* Measurements of accommodation and of convergence 
	* Ocular disorders 
	* Visual fields 
	* Ocular motility 
	* Ophthalmic surgical assisting 
	* Oculoplastics surgical assisting 
	* Operating room setup 
	* Optics 
	* Ocular injuries 
	* Microbiology 
	* Aseptic techniques and minor office surgery 
	* Pharmacology 
	* Rigid and soft contact lenses (basic) 
	* Facts about spectacles 
	* Ocular muscle deviations 
	* Instillation of eye drops and ointments 
	* External examinations 
	* Medical law and ethics 
	* Vital signs 
	* Health Provider CPR qualified

	Metrics and Equipment

	* Tonometry: indentation and applanation 
	* Lensometry: spectacles and contact lenses 
	* Retinal angiography 
	* Pachimetry 
	* Immersion and applanation A-scan biometry 
	* Retinoscopy 
	* Keratometry 
	* Refactometry 
	* Slit lamp 
	* External photography 
	* Topography 
	* Laser coherence biometry 
	* Argon and YAG Laser setup 

Employment Background

	San Antonio Eye Clinic
	San Antonio, Texas - 1999 to Present 

	Ophthalmic Technician, Surgical Assistant, Retinal Angiographer

	* Accomplish initial patient work-ups and follow-up care averaging 50-90 patients per day during office days 
	* Perform surgical assisting for up to four ophthalmic surgeons, handling 12-15 patients per day on surgical days 
	* Administer specialized diabetic screening and measurements, averaging 24 patients per half-day during office days 
	* Provide Fluoroscein and ICG angiography for up to 10 patients per day on office days  

	AutoZone / Chief Auto Parts 
	(store changed ownership)
	San Antonio, Texas - 1994 to 1999 

	Sales and Parts Representative

	* Provided customer service and assistance 
	* Maintained inventory and stock levels for over 100,000 items and parts 
	* Managed store opening and closing procedures, including cash accounting 
	* Accomplished product display resets  

Education

	San Antonio College of Medical & Dental Assistants

	Ophthalmic Technician Program Graduate 

	* Accomplishment and Academic Awards granted for academic excellence, professional standards, and attendance 
	* Student Advisory Committee 
	* Completed 900 clock-hour program with 3.8 GPA 
 
	San Antonio College

	* Completed 24 credit hours of general education, core, and law enforcement courses  

Achievements

	2000: 

	* Retinal photographs published in U.S. Army ophthalmic training manual 

Professional Memberships

	* Ophthalmic Personnel Society of San Antonio 
	* Joint Commission of Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology