Jennifer Brown
Ophthalmic Assistant
Dacula,GA
Summary
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant with twelve years of experience supporting care excellence in busy retinal and general ophthalmology/optometry clinics. Works with physicians in diagnostic testing, evaluation and procedures.
Proficient in scribing and transcribing for medical doctors with detail and accuracy. Completion of medical transcription courses for college degree. Up to105 WPMwith 99% accuracy, extremely fast 10 key.
3 years experience with Blue Cross Blue Shield of SC in their data entry/billing department.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Ophthalmic Technician
Forster Eyecare
Lawrenceville, GA
08.2022 - Current
- Accurate documentation of patient history and current complaints to help ophthalmologists determine diagnoses and treatment plans.
- Scribing or transcribing notes for doctors as needed.
- Responsible for meeting minutes to be distributed to practice staff and providers.
- Operated ophthalmic equipment for patient eye examinations and prepared patients for examinations and surgeries.
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
Athens Eye Doctors & Surgeons
Athens, GA
06.2012 - 11.2017
- Presented preliminary medical evaluation of clinical patients, delivering comprehensive reports to physicians.
- Obtained optical pressures, checked visual acuities and administered slit lamp exams to identify issues.
- Provided detailed, accurate documentation of complaints and medical histories. Responsible for transcribing notes and documents as needed.
Back Office Manager, Certified Ophthalmic Tech
Athens Retina Center
Athens, GA
08.2007 - 06.2012
- Provided detailed documentation of specialist diagnoses, transcription of exam notes and dictation, documents to be submitted to papers and referring doctor offices.
- Wrote/managed operations manuals for photographic equipment, in office procedures and diagnostic testing.
- Prepared and maintained spreadsheets of all office supplies, medical equipment, injectable and topical medications as well as laser and cryotherapy treatment supplies.
- Oversaw recruitment of new staff, training and induction.
- Managed invoices from vendors to assist accounting department in reducing annual expenses.
- Implemented initial EMR system (NextGen).
Education
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
Dalton State College
Dalton, GASkills
- Patient History/Visual Acuity/Color Testing
- Manual Refraction
- Fluorescein Angiography/OCT
- Diagnostic Evaluation
- Ophthalmology Testing
- Ophthalmic Equipment Expertise
- Retinal/General Ophthalmic Procedure Assistance
- Ophthalmic Equipment Maintenance
- Emergency Patient Triage
- Insurance Eligibility
Hobbies
Woodworking
Timeline
Ophthalmic Technician
Forster Eyecare
08.2022 - Current
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
Athens Eye Doctors & Surgeons
06.2012 - 11.2017
Back Office Manager, Certified Ophthalmic Tech
Athens Retina Center
08.2007 - 06.2012
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
Dalton State College
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