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Jaida Parker

Montgomery,AL

Summary

Certified ophthalmic assistant with proven expertise in patient care and technical procedures.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Remote Technician

DigitalOptometrics
02.2023 - Current

Performing remote exams, consisting of plus and minus and minus cylinder refractions on 40+ patients daily.

Clinical Research Coordinator

UAB Medicine
03.2021 - 01.2022
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of telemedicine to detect glaucoma in people at risk for the diseases in rural community primary care clinics.
  • Worked with principal investigator and sponsors to facilitate bi-weekly trial activities and comply with research protocols.
  • Screened patient records, databases, and physician referrals to identify prospective candidates for research studies.

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant

UAB Callahan Eye Hospital
05.2019 - 01.2021
  • Obtained optical pressures, checked visual acuities and administered slit lamp exams to identify issues.
  • Presented preliminary medical evaluation of clinical patients, delivering comprehensive reports to physicians.
  • Administered ophthalmic drops and ointments, focusing on patient comfort.
  • Applied eye medications and drops to dilate pupils in preparation for examinations.
  • Recorded patient history to help ophthalmologists determine diagnoses and treatment plans.
  • Operated ophthalmic equipment for patient eye examinations and prepared patients for examinations and surgeries.
  • Explained pre- and post-operative procedures to patients and carefully reviewed surgical plans.
  • Measured intraocular pressure using Goldman and Tonopen tonometry process.
  • Administered a-scan biometry test before patient cataract surgeries to measure size and shape of affected eye.
  • Conducted Goldman and Humphrey Visual Field Testing as part of overall vision evaluation.

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant

Montgomery Eye Physicians
06.2017 - 04.2019
  • Instilled anesthetic drops and assisted in laser treatments and minor procedures.
  • Obtained optical pressures, checked visual acuities and administered slit lamp exams to identify issues.
  • Applied eye medications and drops to dilate pupils in preparation for examinations.
  • Recorded patient history to help ophthalmologists determine diagnoses and treatment plans.
  • Operated ophthalmic equipment for patient eye examinations and prepared patients for examinations and surgeries.
  • Explained pre- and post-operative procedures to patients and carefully reviewed surgical plans.
  • Performed visual field testing to measure patients' peripheral vision to determine any visual field loss.
  • Measured intraocular pressure using Goldman and Tonopen tonometry process.
  • Administered a-scan biometry test before patient cataract surgeries to measure size and shape of affected eye.
  • Conducted Goldman and Humphrey Visual Field Testing as part of overall vision evaluation.

Education

High School Diploma -

Chilton County High School
Clanton, AL
05.2013

Skills

  • Corneal crosslinking
  • Minor surgical procedures
  • LASIK/ASA procedures
  • Telephone Triage
  • Medical Equipment Operations
  • Refraction
  • Tonometry
  • Examination Room Preparation
  • Contact Lens Evaluation
  • Corneal Topography
  • Diagnostic Testing
  • EMR Systems

Certification

  • COA - Certified Ophthalmic Assistant - October 2018
  • OSC - Opthalmic Scribe Certification - September 2017

Timeline

Remote Technician

DigitalOptometrics
02.2023 - Current

Clinical Research Coordinator

UAB Medicine
03.2021 - 01.2022

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant

UAB Callahan Eye Hospital
05.2019 - 01.2021

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant

Montgomery Eye Physicians
06.2017 - 04.2019

High School Diploma -

Chilton County High School
  • COA - Certified Ophthalmic Assistant - October 2018
  • OSC - Opthalmic Scribe Certification - September 2017
Jaida Parker