Deanna Baity
Dearborn,Michigan
Summary
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant with over 10 years of experience providing exceptional chairside assistance for Ophthalmologists. Skilled in insurance verification, prior authorizations, and various tasks at a primary care facility. Strong background in medical billing and coding. Proficient in conducting patient medical history screenings, administering medications, and managing a high patient caseload of 150+ daily. Experienced in operating complex ophthalmic equipment such as OCTM, OCTG, and Argos. Currently excelling at Michigan Medicine and proficient with Epic.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Retina Technician
Kellogg Eye Center
04.2024 - Current
- Conducted visual field testing for early detection of glaucoma, enabling timely intervention and treatment.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with infection control standards.
- Facilitated effective communication between patients and medical staff, acting as a liaison when needed.
- Safeguarded patient privacy, adhering to HIPAA regulations while handling sensitive information.
- Greeted guests in with friendliness and professionalism.
- Contributed to a positive work environment with strong interpersonal skills and proactive teamwork attitude.
- Assisiting in administering intraocular injections
Certified Opthalmic Assistant
Switch Eye Center
10.2021 - Current
- Performs ophthalmic testing, including visual acuity, refraction, color vision and depth perception testing.
- Assist with minor ophthalmic procedures such as Chalazion or Foreign Body removal.
- Administer diagnostic tests to detect glaucoma, retinal detachment and other eye diseases.
- Assist the doctor in preparing for surgeries by sterilizing instruments and setting up operating room equipment.
- Prepare medications for administration under the direction of an ophthalmologist
- Collaborated with doctors to ensure that patient care was delivered according to established protocols.
- Monitored patient progress during post-operative visits to assess healing process.
- Answer phones in a courteous manner while responding promptly to inquiries from patients or their families.
- Proficient in OCTM,OCTG,Pachymetry,Tonometry,Topography, Argos, Ascan, Bscan, Auto Refractor and Fundus Photos
- Train and Manage new Techs
- Scribe/Chairside along with two Opthamologists with 50+ patients daily
Medical Billing and Coding
Infinity Primary Care
11.2016 - 10.2021
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others.
- Great Customer Service Skills when answering billing questions
- Input data when billing medical diagnoses
- Verified Insurance Policies
Optician
Bifano Eyecare
11.2012 - 11.2016
- Assisted customers with selecting frames and lenses that best suited their needs.
- Provided information on lens types, frame styles and materials, lens coatings, and accessories.
- Demonstrated how to insert, remove, and care for contact lenses.
- Explained the benefits of various types of eyewear protection options such as anti-glare coating or UV protection.
- Repaired broken frames using specialty tools and equipment.
- Maintained accurate records of all transactions in computer system.
- Organized inventory according to product type and manufacturer specifications.
- Participated in continuing education courses related to optometry technology advances.
- Scheduled appointments, verified insurance coverage, maintained accurate patient records and assisted with preliminary testing.
- Investigated and resolved customer complaints and adjusted and repaired customer eyewear.
Optician
D.O.C/Pearle Vision
09.2005 - 07.2010
- Assisted customers with selecting frames and lenses that best suited their needs.
- Provided information on lens types, frame styles and materials, lens coatings, and accessories.
- Performed basic vision screenings to determine patient's prescription needs.
- Organized inventory according to product type and manufacturer specifications.
- Dispensed contact lenses upon completion of fitting process.
- Inspected completed eyeglasses to ensure accuracy before releasing them to patients.
- Monitored patient progress while wearing new lenses or frames.
- Scheduled appointments, verified insurance coverage, maintained accurate patient records and assisted with preliminary testing.
- 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.
Education
High School Diploma -
Crestwood High School
Dearborn Heights, MI06-2001
Skills
- Prescription Verification
- Insurance Verification
- Medical History Taking
- Instrument Sterilization
- Ocular Measurements
- Preliminary Testing
- Supplies Inventory
- Ophthalmology Testing
- Minor Surgery Assistance
- Appointment Scheduling
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Equipment Calibration
- Medical History Documentation
- Medication Administration
Certification
- JHACAPO C.O.A.
Education and Training
other
Timeline
Retina Technician
Kellogg Eye Center
04.2024 - Current
Certified Opthalmic Assistant
Switch Eye Center
10.2021 - Current
Medical Billing and Coding
Infinity Primary Care
11.2016 - 10.2021
Optician
Bifano Eyecare
11.2012 - 11.2016
Optician
D.O.C/Pearle Vision
09.2005 - 07.2010
High School Diploma -
Crestwood High School
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