Desiree Maltese Arndt
Fairfield
Summary
Certified Ophthalmic professional with strong expertise in patient care, diagnostic testing, and clinical procedures. Adept at collaborating with medical teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Reliable, adaptable, and results-driven with focus on precision and patient satisfaction. Skilled in maintaining high standards in fast-paced environments.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
Eye Care 20/20 Currently a Partner of OCLI
10.2019 - Current
- Daily work includes overseeing 100+ patients per day.
- Responds promptly to phone calls from patients concerning prescriptions or questions about their eye care regimen.
- Operates ophthalmic equipment: Pentacam Topography, Visante of angles, Heidelberg OCT of Retina and Optic Nerves, Fundus photos (Optos), Visual Fields both Zeiss and Humphry, IOL master, Endo Cell count, B-scans, Wavescans, LASIK, IRIDEX Retina Laser.
- Responsible for submitting and assisting IT with connection issues or updates as needed for all testing equipment.
- Assists ophthalmologists with patient exams, including medical histories, performing and documenting preliminary testing results.
- Conducts comprehensive eye exams: documenting visual acuity, measuring angles, pupils, EOM, pressure, dilation, and manual refractions.
- Assists and scribes for retina specialist.
- Manages inventory and orders all retina injection medications weekly.
- Assists ophthalmic triage for diverse emergencies.
- Manages patient records, ensuring accurate documentation of treatments.
- Ensures compliance with HIPAA regulations while handling sensitive patient information.
- Orders contact lenses for patients as needed.
- Teaches patients proper contact lens insertion, removal, and care techniques, both soft and RGP lenses.
- Ensures patient education in eye care, including contact lens hygiene.
Ophthalmic Assistant
Short Hills Ophthalmology
07.2017 - 10.2019
- Recorded history, and medical complaints, checking vision, Angles, Pupils, EOM, Pressure and dilation.
- Responsible for all testing: Topography, OCT, Eidon and stereo disc photos, Visual Fields , Lipiscans, Lens star.
- Bleph Ex cleanings.
Assistant / Receptionist
Elite Dentistry of Madison
01.2011 - 01.2016
- Scheduling and billing patients.
- Insurance and prior authorizations.
- Assisting the Doctor with procedures.
- Ordering of office and medical supplies.
Receptionist / Office Manager
PC Problems
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Ran the day to day operations of the service shop.
- Created invoices for contract customers and walk-in customers.
- Entered weekly payroll and business deposits.
Receptionist
East Hanover Chiropractic
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Scheduling and billing patients.
- Insurance Billing.
Education
Dental Assistant Certificate -
Berdan Institute
07.2009
undefined
County College of Morris
01.2008
GED -
Madison High School
01.2007
Skills
- Proficient in: Nextgen, MD office, Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, Adobe and QuickBooks
Certification
2024 - COA Certification - Status Active
2019 - BlephEx Certification
Timeline
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
Eye Care 20/20 Currently a Partner of OCLI
10.2019 - Current
Ophthalmic Assistant
Short Hills Ophthalmology
07.2017 - 10.2019
Assistant / Receptionist
Elite Dentistry of Madison
01.2011 - 01.2016
Receptionist / Office Manager
PC Problems
01.2009 - 01.2010
Receptionist
East Hanover Chiropractic
01.2008 - 01.2009
undefined
County College of Morris
Dental Assistant Certificate -
Berdan Institute
GED -
Madison High School