Avida Smith
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Well-organized and quality-driven healthcare team member experienced in ophthalmology offices. Successful at working well with patients and staff of all backgrounds. Accurately documents vital statistics and assesses vision with range of standardized evaluations.
Overview
1
1
Certification
1
1
year of post-secondary education
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Ophthalmic Assistant
Eye Consultants of Atlanta
Atlanta, GA
09.2026 - Current
- Measures visual acuity and records screening results for ophthalmic exams.
- Test patients' visual fields and ocular motility, completing comprehensive patient work-ups to support accurate diagnoses.
- Collects patient histories and updates charts for Eye Consultants of Atlanta visits.
- Triage clinical issues, enabling professionals to focus on appointments and maximize patient care.
- Maintain cleanliness of examination rooms and clinical areas, ensuring readiness for patient visits.
Ophthalmic Assistant
Eye Physicians and Surgeons
Decatur, Georgia
05.2023 - 09.2026
- Performed diagnostic tests such as visual acuity, tonometry, refraction, keratometry, pachymetry, A-scan ultrasonography, and fundus photography.
- Checked vision fields, refraction, and other vision markers before patient met with ophthalmologist.
- Conducted pre-operative assessments by obtaining informed consent from patients.
- Explained eye care instructions, drops, and contact lens guidance to patients.
- Documented present problems, current medicines and vital stats.
- Documented patient information in electronic health records with accuracy and care.
- Troubleshot technical issues related to ophthalmic equipment.
- Kept examination rooms, clinical areas and equipment clean and patient-ready.
Travel Medical Technician
MedXM/Quest Diagnostics
Santa Ana, California
01.2019 - 12.2023
- Conducted physical exams, ordered laboratory tests, and interpreted results for diagnosis.
- Performed using a hand held camera fundus images to test for Macular Degeneration.
- Collected, labeled and stored laboratory specimens properly prior to testing.
- Positioned patients properly during examination or treatment for comfort and safety.
- Recorded daily notes about client conditions, treatments provided and progress made.
Home Health Aide
Better Life Home Care Services
Acworth, Georgia
09.2005 - 12.2011
- Assisted clients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting needs
- Helped clients move in bed, stand or walk using proper body mechanics techniques.
- Supported safe transfers using walkers, wheelchairs, and transfer belts
- Accompanied clients to doctors' offices and on other trips outside home, providing transportation, assistance and companionship.
- Provided personal care for home care clients in private residences
- Maintained clean living spaces through light housekeeping and laundry tasks.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
Education
Registered Medical Assistant - Medical Assistant
Everest Institute
Jonesboro, GA 08.2001 - 08.2002
Frederick Douglass High School
Atlanta, GASome College (No Degree) - Nursing
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GASkills
- Visual acuity
- Tonometry screening
- Phoropter use
- Refractive measurement
- Pupil assessment
- Ocular evaluation
- Slit-lamp examination
- Acuity testing
- Screening tests
- Fundus photography
- Coherence tomography
- Imaging techniques
- Equipment calibration
- EHR charting
- Medical terminology
- Attention to detail
- Post-op workups
- Topography analysis
Certification
- Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA)
Timeline
Ophthalmic Assistant
Eye Consultants of Atlanta
09.2026 - Current
Ophthalmic Assistant
Eye Physicians and Surgeons
05.2023 - 09.2026
Travel Medical Technician
MedXM/Quest Diagnostics
01.2019 - 12.2023
Home Health Aide
Better Life Home Care Services
09.2005 - 12.2011
Registered Medical Assistant - Medical Assistant
Everest Institute
08.2001 - 08.2002
Frederick Douglass High School
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Georgia State University