Ashley Banesh
Collegeville,PA
Summary
Accomplished Lead Ophthalmic Technician with a proven track record at ReFocus Eye Health, I am a traveling technician to all 5 of our office location, Formally certified in both COT and Scribe. I come with many years of experience in optometry, general ophthalmology, glaucoma, retina, and cornea. I floated between specialist in a very busy high pace practice. You could say Ophthalmology is all I know. Also familiar with MODMED EMA and NEXTECH EMR systems.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Ophthalmic Technician
ReFocus Eye Health
Collegeville, PA
06.2012 - Current
- Assisted in minor surgical procedures, ensuring smooth operations and optimal outcomes for patients.
- Updated patient records with accurate diagnostic test results, enabling informed decision-making by medical professionals regarding treatments or interventions.
- Enhanced patient experience by providing empathetic pre-and post-operative care and addressing individual concerns.
- Reduced wait times by promptly preparing examination rooms, equipment, and necessary paperwork for each appointment.
- Applied eye medications and drops to dilate pupils in preparation for examinations.
- Triaged phone calls from patients and outside contacts and handled in order of importance.
- Performed visual field testing to measure patients' peripheral vision to determine any visual field loss.
- Measured intraocular pressure using Goldman and Tonopen tonometry process.
- Operated ophthalmic equipment for patient eye examinations and prepared patients for examinations and surgeries.
- Used Lensometer to measure and record lens power of existing prescriptive spectacles.
- Measured and recorded visual acuity and color vision testing.
- Administered a-scan biometry test before patient cataract surgeries to measure size and shape of affected eye.
- Cleaned or sterilized ophthalmic or surgical instruments.
Ophthalmic Technician
Kremer Eye Center
King Of Prussia, PA
03.2004 - 05.2012
- Applied eye medications and drops to dilate pupils in preparation for examinations.
- Triaged phone calls from patients and outside contacts and handled in order of importance.
- Provided exceptional customer service to all patients, addressing concerns promptly and compassionately.
- Performed thorough medical history assessments as part of the pre-examination process for new patients.
- Trained new ophthalmic technicians on clinic protocols, fostering teamwork within the practice.
- Administered visual acuity tests to measure patient ability to see clearly at different distances and identify visual impairments.
- Assisted ophthalmologists in performing complex ocular procedures, ensuring high-quality patient outcomes.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment for optimal patient care and equipment maintenance.
- Explained pre- and post-operative procedures to patients and carefully reviewed surgical plans.
- Assessed visual acuity using various testing methods such as Snellen charts or autorefractors, contributing to accurate diagnoses.
- Operated ophthalmic equipment for patient eye examinations and prepared patients for examinations and surgeries.
- Measured intraocular pressure using Goldman and Tonopen tonometry process.
- Worked well with patients, staff, and manufacturer representatives to carry out successful office- and patient-related work each day.
Education
High School Diploma -
Upper Merion High School
King Of Prussia, PA06.2003
Skills
- Surgical Assisting
- Visual field testing
- Visual acuity testing
- Corneal Topography
- Fundus Photography
- Pachymetry Testing
- Color vision testing
- Biometry Measurements
- Familiar with Ophthalmic Lasers
- Ophthalmic Ultrasound
- Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) 2014-2018 (JCAHPO)
- Certified Ophthalmic Scribe (2016-2020) (JCAHPO)
- Preformed OCT (Zeiss)
- Endothelial cell count
Timeline
Lead Ophthalmic Technician
ReFocus Eye Health
06.2012 - Current
Ophthalmic Technician
Kremer Eye Center
03.2004 - 05.2012
High School Diploma -
Upper Merion High School