Jennifer L Ward
Mishawaka,IN
Summary
Knowledgeable and efficient Certified Ophthalmic Assistant with proven expertise in managing and maintaining smooth patient flows.
Proficient in routine workups, retina injection and laser treatment preparation, prescribing medications under physician supervision, and assisting physician with retina imaging review.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant/ Retina Scribe
Great Lakes Eye Care
St. Joseph, MI
04.2023 - Current
- Performed ophthalmic testing: visual acuity, refraction, color vision, intraocular pressure, EOM testing, pupil testing and depth perception testing.
- Assisted with ophthalmic surgical procedures within retina department: eye injections, laser procedures and minor procedures.
- Collaborated with doctors to ensure that patient care was delivered according to established protocols.
Ophthalmic Scribe: Lead Retina Dept Scribe
Nebraska Medicine Truhlsen Eye Institute
Omaha , NE
03.2020 - 11.2022
- Assisted ophthalmologist with patient care by taking detailed medical histories, gathering pertinent data and entering information into the electronic health record.
- Assist attending, resident and fellow physicians with retina procedures: eye injections, laser treatments and minor procedures.
- Transcribed complex retinal etiologies examination findings, retina imaging results and scheduled appropriate follow ups which included surgical intervention.
- Lead Retina Scribe: assisted retina department scribes with training, education and facilitate monthly meetings. Attended regular hospital wide meetings with retina physicians to assist with new medication additions and new surgical procedures.
Physical Therapist Technician: Front Desk Assoc
Makovicka Physical Therapy
Omaha , NE
06.2016 - 02.2020
- Performed administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, documenting patient information and filing insurance forms.
- Assisted physical therapists with treatments by preparing equipment and helping patients move to different positions during exercises.
- Maintained records of patient progress for use in treatment planning and evaluation.
- Observed patients during treatments and reported any changes in condition or response to therapy to the physical therapist.
- Provided therapeutic modalities such as ultrasound, electrical stimulation and hot and cold packs according to therapist protocols. Specialized in assisting with complex vestibular physical therapy exercises.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Athletic Training
Manchester University
North Manchester, INCertification
- Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA)
Timeline
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant/ Retina Scribe
Great Lakes Eye Care
04.2023 - Current
Ophthalmic Scribe: Lead Retina Dept Scribe
Nebraska Medicine Truhlsen Eye Institute
03.2020 - 11.2022
Physical Therapist Technician: Front Desk Assoc
Makovicka Physical Therapy
06.2016 - 02.2020
Some College (No Degree) - Athletic Training
Manchester University
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