Dina Schleicher

Ophthalmic Assistant

Larson Eye Center

07.2018 - Current

Obtained and recorded patient medical history and past ocular history.
Checked patient vision, field, fundus and other aspects for ophthalmologist.
Obtained optical pressures, checked visual acuities and administered slit lamp exams to identify issues.
Performed ophthalmology tests such as Optos imaging, OCT and Ultrasounds, Itrace keratometry, Fundus Photos.
Operated and maintained ophthalmic equipment in alignment with safety procedures.
Administered eye medications for dilation and treatment.
Documented patient medical history and information utilizing Modernizing Medicine with commitment to accuracy.
Presented preliminary medical evaluation of clinical patients, delivering comprehensive reports to physicians.
Reviewed surgical plans and patient charts in order to prepare correct paperwork.
Noted present complaints, medications and vital statistics like blood pressure and pulse rate.
Maintained inventory of medical supplies and tools to address needs of patients.
Instilled anesthetic drops and assisted in laser treatments and minor procedures.
Recorded patient history to help ophthalmologists determine diagnoses and treatment plans.
Explained pre- and post-operative procedures to patients and carefully reviewed surgical plans.
Administered visual acuity tests to measure patient ability to see clearly at different distances and identify visual impairments.
Triaged phone calls from patients and outside contacts and handled in order of importance.
Fitted customers for contact lenses to provide patients with properly sized and shaped contacts.
Used Lensometer to measure and record lens power of existing prescriptive spectacles.
Operated ophthalmic equipment for patient eye examinations and prepared patients for examinations and surgeries.
Measured and recorded visual acuity and color vision testing.
Conducted tonometry testing to measure pressure inside patient's eye to determine presence of glaucoma
Administered a-scan biometry test before patient cataract surgeries to measure size and shape of affected eye.
Performed visual field testing to measure patients' peripheral vision to determine any visual field loss.
Conducted Goldman and Humphrey Visual Field Testing as part of overall vision evaluation.
Gathered patient histories, took measurements and completed diagnostic tests as part of detailed ophthalmic evaluations.
Worked well with patients, staff, and manufacturer representatives to carry out successful office- and patient-related work each day.
Promoted positive and smooth patient flow throughout facility, encouraging more efficient operations and boosting patient satisfaction.
Educated patients and relations on ocular health and safety, promoting good eye care.
Cleaned or sterilized ophthalmic or surgical instruments.
Directed patients to exam rooms for initial evaluations and intake to aide physicians with carrying out efficient appointments.
Helped prepare specimens and slides for laboratory analysis, facilitating fast diagnoses and treatment.

Overview

Summary

Work History

Ophthalmic Assistant

Scribe

Education

Associates Degree - Ophthalmic Assistant

Associate Degree Medical Coding - Medical Coding

High School Diploma -

Skills

Work Availability

Certification

Timeline

Ophthalmic Assistant

Scribe

Associates Degree - Ophthalmic Assistant

Associate Degree Medical Coding - Medical Coding

High School Diploma -

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