Amber Kelley
Marietta,GA
Summary
Knowledgeable and efficient Certified Ophthalmic Assistant with proven expertise in managing and maintaining smooth patient flows. Proficient in routine workups, issue triage and diagnostic testing. Energetic Ophthalmic Technician with nine years of experience providing chairside assistance for sixteen opthalmologists. Talented at performing patient medical history screenings and administering medications. Successful at managing a seventy patient caseload daily. Operational knowledge of complex ophthalmic equipment, including Heidelberg OCT and Optos Fundus Camera.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
Georgia Retina
Marietta, GA
08.2014 - Current
- Administered diagnostic tests to detect glaucoma, retinal detachment and other eye diseases.
- Greeted patients in a professional manner and maintained accurate records of all visits.
- Collaborated with doctors to ensure that patient care was delivered according to established protocols.
- Monitored patient progress during post-operative visits to assess healing process.
- Reviewed patient histories prior to scheduled appointments to ensure accuracy of information.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients or their families in person or over the phone.
- Kept examination rooms, clinical areas and equipment clean and patient-ready.
- Collected essential medical information and documented data in EHR platform.
- Administered ophthalmic drops and ointments for treatment or to aid in diagnostics.
- Tested patients' visual fields and ocular motility and completed full patient work-ups.
- Set appointments, verified insurance and informed patients of important points such as pre-surgery restrictions.
- Triaged clinical issues to help [Retina specialists] focus on appointments and maximize time.
- Obtained and recorded patient medical history and operated ophthalmic equipment.
- Prepared patients and administered basic eye exam tests.
- Transferred knowledge by training ophthalmic assistants, technicians and interns.
- Assisted during in-office surgical procedures and collected ultrasound images.
- Instructed and educated patients on prescriptions and provider instructions to optimize treatment plans.
- Cleaned and performed minor maintenance on examination equipment and glasses.
- Sent patient prescriptions to pharmacies and scheduled future appointments.
- Counseled patients in surgery and treatment plans.
- Conducted follow-ups with patients to evaluate progress, promote continuity of care and improve health outcomes.
- Motivated and supported patients in navigating treatment for chronic eye conditions.
- Linked vision-impaired patients to social services programs and entitlements to improve quality of living.
- Interacted with eye care providers to facilitate patient treatment goals.
- Wrote, edited and filed patient medical records, maintaining confidentiality.
- Documented results from laboratory tests accurately into electronic medical records system.
- Provided support to medical staff by assisting with minor office tasks such as stocking exam rooms with necessary supplies.
- Answered phones in a courteous manner while responding promptly to inquiries from patients or their families.
- Educated patients about the importance of regular eye exams for maintaining good vision health.
- Assisted the doctor in preparing for surgeries by sterilizing instruments and setting up operating room equipment.
- Conducted eye examinations utilizing specialized equipment such as slit lamps and tonometers.
- Assisted with ophthalmic surgical procedures such as cataract extraction and laser eye surgery.
- Performed ophthalmic testing, including visual acuity, refraction, color vision and depth perception testing.
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
Grace Village Volunteer
Clarkston, GA
06.2021 - 02.2023
- Performed ophthalmic testing, including visual acuity, refraction, color vision and depth perception testing.
- Educated patients about the importance of regular eye exams for maintaining good vision health.
- Administered ophthalmic drops and ointments for treatment or to aid in diagnostics.
- Tested patients' visual fields and ocular motility and completed full patient work-ups.
Refraction and Best Corrective Visual Acuity
Georgia Retina
Marietta, GA
06.2016 - 08.2022
- Developed and implemented refractory maintenance plans to ensure optimal performance of industrial furnaces.
- Communicated effectively with investigators, study staff, sponsors, vendors, IRB personnel, and other stakeholders throughout the life cycle of the trial.
- Assessed records of each patient, reviewed databases and checked referrals to locate potential research study participants.
Education
High School Diploma -
Union Grove High School
Mcdonough, GA05-2006
Some College (No Degree) - Spanish
Gordon State College
Barnesville, GASkills
- Medical History Taking
- Patient Scheduling
- Instrument Sterilization
- Prescription Verification
- Patient Care
- Ophthalmology Testing
- Minor Surgery Assistance
- Retinal Procedure Assistance
- Supply Restocking
- Appointment Scheduling
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Diagnostic Testing
- Patient Relations
Affiliations
- In my spare time I enjoy working out at Orange Theory Fitness and rock climbing at Stone Summit rock climbing facility.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Professional
Accomplishments
- I have six years experience in Clinical Studies doing refraction and BVAC
- I have assisted in retinal surgeries and have current privileges with Northside Hospital Atlanta and Peachtree Dunwoody Outpatient Surgery Center
Certification
- I am JCOAHPO certified ophthalmic assistant since 7/2017. My ID# 265504 and the current expiration date is July 31st 2026
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
Grace Village Volunteer
06.2021 - 02.2023
Refraction and Best Corrective Visual Acuity
Georgia Retina
06.2016 - 08.2022
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
Georgia Retina
08.2014 - Current
High School Diploma -
Union Grove High School
Some College (No Degree) - Spanish
Gordon State College
- I am JCOAHPO certified ophthalmic assistant since 7/2017. My ID# 265504 and the current expiration date is July 31st 2026
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