Courtney Barnhart
Baytown,TX
Summary
Compassionate Certified Ophthalmic Assistant known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in patient education, diagnostic testing, and vision acuity measurements. Excel in communication, empathy, and teamwork to enhance patient care and support ophthalmologists effectively.
Overview
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
Berkeley Eye Center
Baytown, TX
02.2024 - 09.2024
- Assisted patients in completing intake forms and medical history documentation.
- Prepared examination rooms and ensured all equipment was sanitized and ready.
- Conducted preliminary tests, including visual acuity and intraocular pressure assessments.
- Educated patients on eye care practices and post-procedure instructions effectively.
- Administered ophthalmic drops and ointments for treatment or to aid in diagnostics.
- 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.
- Collected essential medical information and documented data in EHR platform.
- Performed ophthalmic testing, including visual acuity, refraction, color vision and depth perception testing.
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
University of Texas Medical Branch
Galveston, Texas
09.2019 - 09.2024
- Assisted the doctor in preparing for surgeries by sterilizing instruments and setting up operating room equipment.
- Promoted healthy vision by counseling and educating patients.
- Led patients to exam rooms, collected medical histories and asked questions regarding health and current medications to provide physicians with optimal initial data.
- Utilized electronic medical records systems to enter patient data, improving clinic efficiency and record-keeping accuracy.
- Calibrated and maintained ophthalmic equipment to ensure accuracy in patient diagnostics.
- Performed a wide range of diagnostic tests such as OCT, visual fields, and fundus photography.
- Sent patient prescriptions to pharmacies and scheduled future appointments.
- Transferred knowledge by training ophthalmic assistants, technicians and interns.
- Collected data from various sources for the purpose of compiling reports for insurance claims processing.
- Prepared medications for administration under the direction of an ophthalmologist or optometrist.
- Provided support to medical staff by assisting with minor office tasks such as stocking exam rooms with necessary supplies.
- Prepared patients for surgery by administering preoperative medications and providing instructions on postoperative care.
- Performed comprehensive ophthalmic exams, including visual acuity, refraction, intraocular pressure measurements and slit lamp biomicroscopy.
Ophthalmic Assistant
Eye Specialist of Texas
The Woodlands, Texas
07.2018 - 09.2019
- Assisted patients with vision tests and examinations.
- Managed patient scheduling and coordinated appointments efficiently.
- Educated patients on eye care products and proper usage techniques.
- Operated diagnostic equipment to support ophthalmologists during exams.
- Provided compassionate support to patients during procedures and consultations.
- Triaged clinical issues to help professionals focus on appointments and maximize time.
- Collected essential medical information and documented data in EHR platform.
- Set appointments, verified insurance and informed patients of important points such as pre-surgery restrictions.
- Instructed patients on how to properly apply eye drops or other medications prescribed by the physician.
- Communicated effectively with co-workers regarding patient care plans and follow up instructions.
- Performed basic laboratory duties such as measuring intraocular pressure readings using a Goldmann applanation tonometer.
- Ensured that all instruments were cleaned properly after each use in accordance with sterilization protocols.
- Demonstrated proper lens insertion techniques to patients for contact lenses.
- Provided assistance in preparing specimens for laboratory analysis.
- Counseled patients in surgery and treatment plans.
- Conducted visual field tests to detect abnormalities in peripheral vision.
- Performed a wide range of diagnostic tests such as OCT, visual fields, and fundus photography.
- Managed patient flow to optimize clinic efficiency and minimize wait times.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Lee College
Baytown, TXSkills
- EHR documentation
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Surgical assisting
- Phoropter operation
- Ophthalmic terminology
- Ophthalmic scribe
- Gonioscopy proficiency
- Medication administration
- Retinal procedure assistance
- Patient relations
- Manual refractions
- Pharmacology
- Ophthalmology testing
Certification
- Certified Ophthalmic Assistant 293047
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
Berkeley Eye Center
02.2024 - 09.2024
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
University of Texas Medical Branch
09.2019 - 09.2024
Ophthalmic Assistant
Eye Specialist of Texas
07.2018 - 09.2019
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Lee College