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Jessica Athey

Brandon,MS

Summary

Dynamic Ophthalmic Assistant with extensive experience, excelling in ocular coherence tomography and patient triage. Proven track record in assisting over 1000 LASIK procedures, showcasing strong surgical assistance skills and a commitment to exceptional patient care. Proficient in refraction techniques and dedicated to enhancing patient outcomes.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant

Charlotte Ophthalmology Clinic
Huntersville, NC
08.2020 - 07.2025
  • Contact lens technician was my primary responsibility at this office in addition to patient care.
  • Triage, checking vision, refractions, topography, OCT and IOL master.
  • I also schedule ophthalmologist surgeries at Novant to include check insurances for prior authorization and deductibles.
  • Assist in minor surgeries in office and assist retina doctor with Avastin and Eylea injections.
  • Travel to uptown and assist in patient workups there.

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant

Horizon Eye Care
Charlotte, NC
11.2018 - 08.2020
  • Assists in patient care with visual acuity test, lensometry, refractions, applanation tonometry or I Care/ Tonopen.
  • Scribe for Royce Syracuse MD.
  • Efficient with NextGen.
  • Perform OCT and visual fields.
  • Same duties as described below.

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant

OMV MEDICAL, INC.
Camp Lejeune, NC
01.2007 - 06.2013
  • Company Overview: Civilian contractor for Naval Hospital Camp Lejeune- Eye Clinic.
  • Duties included basic visual acuity test, lensometry, manual keratometry, automated refractometry, non-contact and applanation tonometry.
  • Performed manifest refractions, pachymetry, a-scan biometry, slit-lamp/ fundus photography, fluorescein angiography.
  • I am proficient with Ocular Coherence Tomography, HRT, Konan Specular Microscope, Visante, IOL Master, Pentacam, Orbscan, Humphrey Visual Field Analyzer, GDX and Wavescan.
  • Assisted in PRK using VISX Star S4 IR Excimer laser and IntraLase for the LASIK procedures.
  • Clerical duties included answering phones, triage, scheduling appointments and filing.
  • Civilian contractor for Naval Hospital Camp Lejeune- Eye Clinic.

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant

Price Eye Clinic
Jacksonville, NC
12.1997 - 02.2003
  • 5 years of ophthalmological knowledge encompassing; documentation, screening, scribing, manifest/ cycloplegic refraction, contact lens fitting, lensometry, keratometry, automated refractometry, and applanation tonometry.
  • Skilled with the Eyesys and Tomey Corneal Topography Systems.
  • Assisted in over 1000 LASIK procedures, 700 Cataract surgeries, and numerous LASEK, PRK, RK, INTACS, Corneal Transplants and minor office surgical procedures.
  • Trained to operate the Sonomed A-Scan unit, Moria Microkeratome, VISX S4 Excimer Laser, WaveScan system, and Alcon 20,000 series phaco machine.
  • Additional duties included the ordering and bi-weekly inventory of medical supplies.
  • Computer skills consist of Lytec 98/00, MICA, Microsoft Office, and Microsoft 95/98/ME/00 operating systems.

Education

High school or equivalent - General Studies

Largo High School
Largo, FL
06.1996

Skills

  • Ocular coherence tomography
  • Refraction techniques
  • Contact lens fitting
  • Surgical assistance
  • Patient triage
  • Visual acuity testing

Timeline

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant

Charlotte Ophthalmology Clinic
08.2020 - 07.2025

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant

Horizon Eye Care
11.2018 - 08.2020

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant

OMV MEDICAL, INC.
01.2007 - 06.2013

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant

Price Eye Clinic
12.1997 - 02.2003

High school or equivalent - General Studies

Largo High School

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