Deanna Dennehy
Palm Coast,FL
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.-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
San Augustin Eye Foundation
St Augustine, FL
02.2024 - Current
- Greeted patients in a professional manner and maintained accurate records of all visits.
- Performed ophthalmic testing, including visual acuity, refraction, color vision and depth perception testing.
- Educated patients about the importance of regular eye exams for maintaining good vision health.
- Monitored patient progress during post-operative visits to assess healing process.
- Provided support to medical staff by assisting with minor office tasks such as stocking exam rooms with necessary supplies.
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
North Florida Surgeons
Saint Augustine, FL
11.2018 - 01.2024
- Performed ophthalmic testing, including visual acuity, refraction, visual fields, specific ocular scans
- Conducted eye examinations utilizing specialized equipment and record in medical record
- Assisted doctors in preparing for surgeries by sterilizing instruments and setting up trays
- Educated patients about regular eye exams for maintaining good vision health.
- Monitored patient progress during post-operative visits to assess healing process.
- moved over to general surgery in Daytona as a medical assistant.
Ophthalmic assistant
The Eye Center of St Augustine
St Augustine, FL
09.2015 - 04.2018
- Gathering important patient medical history, preform visual screening and diagnostic testing
- Clean exam rooms, sanitizing equipment and tools
- Keep rooms stocked
- Report any equipment that is not in good working order
- Also helped with phones and booking patients, scanning surgical reports into patient records and assorted other projects.
Ophthalmic assistant
Atlantic Eye Center
Palm Coast
05.2013 - 09.2015
- Performed diagnostic tests such as visual acuity, tonometry, refraction, keratometry, pachymetry, A-scan ultrasonography, and fundus photography.
- Instructed patients on how to properly apply eye drops or other medications prescribed by the physician.
- Scheduled appointments for patients and verified insurance eligibility when necessary.
- Assisted physicians during minor surgical procedures such as foreign body removal.
- Screened patients for issues and eye diseases, checking visual acuity, color plates, pupil dilation and papillary function.
- as well as keeping the MSDS book up to date
Ophthalmic assistant
Ophthalmic Consultants of Boston
So Yarmouth, Mass
05.2011 - 03.2013
- Performed diagnostic tests such as visual acuity, tonometry, refraction, keratometry, pachymetry, A-scan ultrasonography, and fundus photography.
- Maintained accurate records of patient visits using electronic health record software systems.
- Instructed patients on how to properly apply eye drops or other medications prescribed by the physician.
- Kept examination rooms, clinical areas and equipment clean and patient-ready.
Education
Nail technician certificate -
Upper Cape Tech
12.1995
Medical assisting certificate -
Southeastern Regional Technical Institute
06.1980
Health service assistant -
Southeastern Regional Vocational Technical HS
06.1979
Skills
- EMR systems, including athena
- transcribing doctors orders
- Organized and efficient
- Excellent communication
- Outgoing and enthusiastic
- Time management
- Ophthalmology Testing
- Ocular Measurements
- All Clerical skills
- Appointment Scheduling
- Equipment Calibration
- Instrument Sterilization
Certification
- COA
- Certified MA
Timeline
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
San Augustin Eye Foundation
02.2024 - Current
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
North Florida Surgeons
11.2018 - 01.2024
Ophthalmic assistant
The Eye Center of St Augustine
09.2015 - 04.2018
Ophthalmic assistant
Atlantic Eye Center
05.2013 - 09.2015
Ophthalmic assistant
Ophthalmic Consultants of Boston
05.2011 - 03.2013
Nail technician certificate -
Upper Cape Tech
Medical assisting certificate -
Southeastern Regional Technical Institute
Health service assistant -
Southeastern Regional Vocational Technical HS
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