Brittany Simmons

Performs Optical Coherence Tomography, color fundus photography, retinal thickness analysis, B-scan ultrasound to assist physicians with diagnosis of ocular pathology

• Performs intravenous fluorescein angiographies and ICG angiographies
• Performs corneal topography, specular microscopy, and slit lamp photography
• Performed visual field testing to measure patients' peripheral vision to determine any visual field loss.
• Ensures proper maintenance of cameras, machines, and associated instruments
• Contributed to clinical research studies by producing high-resolution images for data analysis and publication purposes.
• Assists with flow of clinic
• Maintains adequate levels of supplies for imaging department
• Boosts patient satisfaction levels by providing a comfortable environment during imaging appointments, addressing any concerns or questions they may have.
• Develops training materials for new staff members on advanced photographic techniques, promoting a culture of continuous learning within the team.
• Adheres to OSHA, HIPAA and security protocols

• Directly assisted MD and PA in surgical procedures such as Mohs surgery, skin biopsies, excisions, and suture removals
• Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
• Administered local anesthesia
• Work-up of patients including vitals
• Maintains thorough EMR documentation including medications, HPI, photos and measurements for all procedures
• Performs sterilization of all surgical instruments
• Performs wound care of surgical sites
• Tracks and orders all medical supplies and anesthesia for the office.

• Performed medical transcription along side physician
• Worked directly with physicians to diagnose eye disease and ensure prompt and accurate treatment of patients
• Thorough work-up of patients including visual exams, diagnostic testing such as OCT imaging, Fundus photos, and Fluorescein angiograms
• Assisted in administering injections of medications
• Maintained exam rooms and set ups for surgical procedures
• Maintained and cleaned sensitive ophthalmic equipment.

• Responsible for coordinating the doctors' schedules
• In charge of all insurance verifications and attachments
• Effectively handles insurance aging and accounts receivable
• Efficiently prepares and presents treatment plans
• Maintaining and organizing all administrative front office tasks
• Communicates with dental lab and corresponding offices.

• Efficient and complete scheduling and registration of patients for X-ray, Mammography, Ultrasounds, and other radiological procedures
• Maintained comprehensive records of scheduled appointments, cancellations, and reschedules to ensure consistency in patient care.
• Verified insurance through multiple online resources
• Efficiently navigated through multiple computer systems to ensure prompt registration
• Answering multi-line phone systems
• Filing, retrieving, and updating medical records
• Interacting with registration areas and physicians' offices to retrieve necessary doctor's orders and documents.

• Responsible for all invoicing and coding of bills
• Responsible for scheduling and coordinating all volunteers and their orientation
• Performed all data entry for volunteer files
• Answered multi-line phone
• Worked simultaneously with management to ensure smooth office flow
• Miscellaneous office work.

• Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
• Monitored vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure
• Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
• Set up of meal trays, and documenting food / fluid intake
• Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
• Keeping the resident's space clean and tidy