Connie Adkins
Sheffield Lake
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.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
Cleveland Clini Cole Eye Institute
Lorain
12.2020 - 04.2026
- Assisted ophthalmologists during patient examinations and procedures.
- Educated patients on eye care and treatment options.
- Managed patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Conducted preliminary diagnostic tests for vision and eye health.
- Scheduled appointments and coordinated patient flow efficiently.
- Collaborated with team members to improve patient experience.
- Maintained examination rooms and sterilized equipment regularly.
- Administered ophthalmic drops and ointments for treatment or to aid in diagnostics.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients or their families in person or over the phone.
- Tested patients' visual fields and ocular motility and completed full patient work-ups.
- Administered diagnostic tests to detect glaucoma, retinal detachment and other eye diseases.
- Performed ophthalmic testing, including visual acuity, refraction, color vision and depth perception testing.
- Provided support to medical staff by assisting with minor office tasks such as stocking exam rooms with necessary supplies.
- Instructed patients on how to properly insert and remove contact lenses.
Ophthalmology Assistant
LensCrafters
Elyria
02.1994 - 12.2020
- Assisted patients with vision tests and screenings.
- Managed patient records and appointment scheduling efficiently.
- Provided exceptional customer service and support to clients.
- Operated ophthalmic equipment for diagnostic procedures accurately.
- Collaborated with optometrists during patient examinations effectively.
- Facilitated communication between physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care plans.
- Conducted vision screenings for school children in accordance with state regulations.
- Prepared exam rooms for patient visits, including stocking supplies and setting up equipment.
- Instructed patients on the use of contact lenses, eyeglasses frames and other optical products.
- Responded promptly to telephone inquiries from patients regarding their care plans.
Education
Firelands High School
Vermilion, OHSkills
- Patient education
- Diagnostic testing
- Electronic health records
- Ophthalmic assistance
- Vision screening
- Regulatory compliance
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Medical history taking
- Pupil evaluation
- Ophthalmic imaging
- Phoropter operation
- Eye pressure monitoring
- Fundus photography
- Color vision testing
- Ophthalmic terminology
- Lensometry proficiency
- Autorefractor knowledge
- Ophthalmic scribe
- Tonometry proficiency
- Visual field testing
Certification
- Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
Jcapho since 2005 #158999
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
Cleveland Clini Cole Eye Institute
12.2020 - 04.2026
Ophthalmology Assistant
LensCrafters
02.1994 - 12.2020
Firelands High School