Kearn Hinchman
Granger
Summary
Ambitious professional with a versatile background in medical and patient/client specialties. Known for exceptional documentation, hard work ethic, and client interaction skills, dedicated to enhancing clinical workflows and ensuring optimal client outcomes along with meeting company standards.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Opthalmic Technician
Michiana Eye Center & Facial Plastic Surgery
Mishawaka
06.2019 - 11.2025
- Conducted comprehensive patient eye exams and collected detailed medical histories.
- Assisted ophthalmologists in various surgical procedures and clinical treatments.
- Operated diagnostic equipment to perform visual field tests and retinal imaging.
- Educated patients on post-operative care and proper use of prescribed medications.
- Maintained accurate patient records and updated electronic health systems efficiently.
- Trained new staff on clinical procedures, patient interaction, and equipment usage.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance workflow and improve patient care standards.
- Cleaned, sterilized, and maintained ophthalmic instruments according to established protocols.
- Operated diagnostic instruments such as optical coherence tomography and fundus cameras.
- Administered eye drops to patients as directed by physician.
- Performed visual acuity tests, tonometry, refraction and other vision tests.
- Prepared patients and administered basic eye exam tests.
- Performed administrative tasks such as filing documents, answering phones.
ENT Scribe
Scribe America
South Bend
06.2017 - 05.2019
- Documented patient encounters accurately and efficiently in electronic health records.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care documentation.
- Managed multiple tasks while maintaining focus during fast-paced clinical environments.
- Assisted physicians in capturing detailed medical histories and treatment plans.
- Reviewed and edited medical documents for clarity and accuracy before final submission.
- Maintained confidentiality and compliance with patient privacy regulations at all times.
- Adapted quickly to various specialties, enhancing documentation skills across diverse cases.
- Transcribed physician's orders accurately into the EMR system.
- Input details about patient histories, physical examinations, medications and other information into physical or electronic charts.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information according to HIPAA regulations.
- Followed clinicians throughout shift in high-volume, busy environments.
- Determined correct ICD-10 and CPT codes for use in medical record.
- Documented and initiated tests, scan and other orders.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy.
- Followed HIPAA guidelines when handling sensitive patient information.
- Assisted physicians in documenting complex cases through active listening skills.
- Leveraged excellent typing skills to key dictated or handwritten pathology cases into information system.
- Worked with supervising physician to complete and submit medical records.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
Butler University
Indianapolis, IN12-2016
Skills
- Patient/Client communication skills
- Leadership
- Hard worker
- Quick learner
- Detailed in both documentation and explanations
- Ambitious
- Client oriented
Timeline
Opthalmic Technician
Michiana Eye Center & Facial Plastic Surgery
06.2019 - 11.2025
ENT Scribe
Scribe America
06.2017 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
Butler University