Gwendolynn Kincaid
St. Louis,MO
Summary
Proactive Ophthalmic Assistant and Optometric Technician with extensive experience in administering eye medications, performing advanced ophthalmology tests, and maintaining HIPAA compliance. Skilled in patient care, scribing, and medical coding with expertise in ophthalmic imaging and glaucoma screening. Bringing a strong background in healthcare as I take the next steps to becoming a Health Data Scientist.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Ophthalmic Assistant
SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital
2024.07 - Current
- Administered eye medications for dilation and treatment.
- Performed ophthalmology tests such as Heidelberg OCT, A and B Scan and Humphrey Visual Field.
- Maintained compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding patient privacy while handling sensitive medical information daily.
- Ensured accurate patient records by diligently updating electronic health information systems with test results and medical histories.
Optometric Technician and Scribe
Missouri Eye Consultants
2023.09 - 2024.06
- Performed entrance testing on patients including, but not limited to: Optical Coherence Tomography, Optos Advance Imaging, Goldmann Applanation Tonometry, Humphrey Visual Fields, administer dilation drops
- Completed chart notes for the doctor during exams, write diabetic eye exam reports, perform special testing for Glaucoma patients
- Facilitated communication regarding medical coding and billing using ICD-10 and RevolutionEHR.
- Prepared patients for YAG laser treatments, worked with Dr. Nathan Hesseman, MD and take exam notes during procedures
- Fit patients with contact lenses, teach patients to insert and remove contacts, educate patients
Optometric Technician, Receptionist, Scribe
FairView EyeCare
2021.09 - 2023.09
- Collected and analyzed financial data, prepared reports for our practice owner. Assisted in implementing plans to improve business analytics and financial situation
- Prepared patients to see the doctor
- Performed entrance testing including visual acuities, full to finger count, EOMs, Optos Advance Imaging.
- Scribed for Dr. Jones during eye exams, prepared diabetic eye exam reports
Education
Master of Science - Health Data Science
Saint Louis University
St. Louis, MO07.2026
Bachelor of Science - Statistics
University of Missouri
Columbia, MO05.2024
Skills
- Ophthalmic Terminology
- Glaucoma screening
- HIPAA Compliance
- Ophthalmic Imaging
- Patient Care
- Machine Learning
- Python Programming
- R Programming
- Predictive modeling
- Linear Regression
Timeline
Ophthalmic Assistant
SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital
2024.07 - Current
Optometric Technician and Scribe
Missouri Eye Consultants
2023.09 - 2024.06
Optometric Technician, Receptionist, Scribe
FairView EyeCare
2021.09 - 2023.09
Master of Science - Health Data Science
Saint Louis University
Bachelor of Science - Statistics
University of Missouri
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