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ASHLEY WADE

HORN LAKE,MS

Summary

Experienced and dedicated Certified Ophthalmic Assistant with 9 years of experience in supporting eye care professionals in delivering exceptional patient care. Proficient in diagnostic testing, visual field exams, and Electronic Health Record (EHR) management. Skilled in managing patient appointments, educating patients on eye care, and ensuring a smooth workflow in a busy practice. Committed to maintaining the highest standards of eye care and providing comfort and support to patients.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant

Deep Blue Retina
Southaven , MS
01.2022 - Current
  • Performed diagnostic imaging using Heidelberg Spectralis such as OCT of the retina and optic nerve, OCT Angiography, Fluorescein Angiography, Indocyanine Green Angiography, Autofluorescence, Redfree, Multicolor, and Inferred.
  • Performed other diagnostic testing such as Fundus Photos on the Topcon and Optos, slit lamp photos, pachymetry, keratometry, corneal topography A-scans, and B-scan ultrasounds.
  • Performed Electroretinograms(ERG), Visual Evoked Potentials(VEP), and various different Visual Fields using Octopus and Zeiss.
  • Performed ophthalmic testing, including visual acuity, confrontational visual fields, motility, pupillary reaction, and intraocular pressure using I-care and tonopen.
  • Assisted the doctor in preparing for intravitreal eye injections by numbing the patients eyes and maintaining a sterile work field.
  • Maintained inventory of medications used for eye injections and all supplies needed for daily operations.
  • Assisted with laser and minor office procedures.
  • Tested patients color and stereopsis vision and documented results.
  • Readied exam rooms by wiping down equipment and restocking supplies.
  • Assisted doctors with insertion of bandage contact lenses.
  • Administered proparacaine and dilation drops.
  • Transferred knowledge by training ophthalmic assistants and technicians.
  • Helped triage patient calls during and after work hours.
  • Scheduled and counseled patients in surgery and treatment plans.
  • Assisted with clinical research trials by performing trial frame refraction, vitals, collecting patient medical history and medications, and imaging.
  • Greeted patients in a professional manner and maintained accurate records of all visits.

Ophthalmic Technician

Shackelford Family Eye Care
Walls, MS
08.2019 - 01.2022
  • Performed visual acuity testing using the Snellen Chart.
  • Conducted vision screenings using automated refraction technology.
  • Obtained patient intraocular pressure by using automated tonometer.
  • Performed OCTs of the macula and optic nerve by using Zeiss
  • Assisted in the fitting of eyeglasses and contact lenses for patients.
  • Provided patient education on contact lens care and proper usage.
  • Assisted in minor surgical procedures such as corneal foreign body procedures.
  • Serviced patients with broken or damaged eyeglasses.
  • Ordered contact lenses per physician's prescription instructions and stocking trial lenses.
  • Prepared invoices for services rendered and collected payments from patients.
  • Pulled insurances and charts to verify benefits for upcoming appointments.
  • Maintained a clean and sterile work environment by sanitizing all equipment in exam and pretesting rooms.

Optician

Eyes For You
Memphis, TN
08.2015 - 08.2019
  • Assisted patients and customers with choice of frames to best fit budgetary requirements and style preferences.
  • Investigated and resolved customer complaints and adjusted and repaired customer eyewear.
  • Stocked and restocked merchandise, maintained inventory, cleaned and straightened displays and entire store.
  • Collected customer measurements such as bridge, eye size, temple length, seg heights, vertex distance, pupillary distance and pantoscopic tilt.
  • Inspected finished eyeglasses to conform to company's quality check process and verified proper fit to customer satisfaction.
  • Sold and recommended eyewear products, merchandise and services in retail and clinical settings in order to drive company revenue and meet customer needs.
  • Instructed patients on insertion, removal, cleaning, care and proper handling of contact lenses.
  • Recommended specific lenses, coatings and frames to suit individual client needs.
  • Repaired and adjusted frames to meet customer needs.
  • Took specific facial measurements, including optical centers of eyes, pupillary distance and temple length.
  • Heated, shaped, or bent metal or plastic frames to fit eyeglasses to client.
  • Pretested patients prior to optometrist examination assessing pressures, visual acuities and auto refraction.
  • Wrote up detailed work orders specifying parameters for lenses and frames.

Education

GED -

Northwest Community College
Southaven, MS

Skills

  • Diagnostic Testing
  • Preliminary Testing
  • Patient Care
  • Ocular Measurements
  • Retinal Procedure Assistance
  • Patient Relations
  • Customer Service Abilities

Certification

  • Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA)
  • Clinical Research Refraction
  • Clinical Research Imaging

Timeline

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant

Deep Blue Retina
01.2022 - Current

Ophthalmic Technician

Shackelford Family Eye Care
08.2019 - 01.2022

Optician

Eyes For You
08.2015 - 08.2019

GED -

Northwest Community College

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