Jessica Berry
Mary Esther
Summary
Highly skilled JCAHPO Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) with 20+ years of progressive ophthalmology experience supporting military treatment facilities, neuro-optometry clinics, and private ophthalmology practices. Extensive background in ophthalmic patient care, advanced diagnostic testing, surgical assistance, sterile processing, patient education, and electronic health record documentation. Experienced supporting ophthalmologists and optometrist in both outpatient clinical and surgical settings while maintaining compliance with infection control and patient safety standards. Proficient in MHS Genesis, PowerChart, ICD-10 documentation, ophthalmic instrumentation, and ophthalmic clinical and surgical support.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Ophthalmic Technician/Scribe
GIA Care Inc
Eglin AFB
03.2024 - Current
- Perform comprehensive ophthalmic patient workups including ocular and medical history collection, visual acuity testing, auto refraction, depth perception, color vision, intraocular pressure measurements, EOMs, pupils, anterior chamber angle evaluation, and dilation.
- Conduct advanced ophthalmic diagnostic testing including OCT, ophthalmic photography, corneal topography, HVF, keratometry, and lensometry.
- Document patient care within PowerChart and support daily clinic workflow operations within a military treatment facility environment.
- Provide patient education and contact lens training including insertion, removal, and safety procedures.
- Perform spectacle ordering, fitting, dispensing, and frame adjustments utilizing the SRTS government system.
- Support front office operations including appointment scheduling, patient check-in, and administrative clinic duties.
Certified Ophthalmic Technician/Scribe
Eye MD
Niceville
10.2023 - 02.2024
- Served as ophthalmic scribe documenting examinations, diagnoses, procedures, medications, and ICD-10 coding within the EMR system.
- Performed comprehensive ophthalmic patient screening including tonometry, auto refraction, color vision, EOMs, pupils, anterior chamber angle evaluation, and dilation.
- Conducted advanced ophthalmic diagnostic testing including OCT, A/B scans, endothelial cell counts, Argos biometry, corneal topography, HVF, keratometry, and lensometry.
- Assisted with surgical coordination and provided patient education regarding ophthalmic procedures and post-operative care.
- Completed pre-operative and post-operative measurements for cataract, blepharoplasty, entropion, ectropion, and ptosis surgeries.
- Performed surgical scrub duties and assisted during ophthalmic surgical procedures.
- Conducted sterilization and decontamination of surgical instruments following infection control protocols.
- Assisted with training and onboarding ophthalmic technicians.
- Supported front office operations including appointment scheduling, insurance verification, and medication refill requests.
Certified Neuro Optometry Technician
ERP International
Eglin AFB
12.2020 - 10.2023
- Performed comprehensive neuro-optometric patient workups for active-duty military personnel, including medical, family, and traumatic brain injury history documentation within MHS Genesis EHR.
- Conducted ophthalmic screening including visual acuity, NPC, accommodation testing, auto refraction, intraocular pressure measurements, EOMs, pupils, and dilation.
- Performed diagnostic testing including OCT, ophthalmic photography, HVF, and lensometry.
- Supported vision therapy programs focused on improving visual efficiency, comfort, visual processing, and interpretation of visual information.
- Provided contact lens training and patient education regarding proper lens care and usage.
- Performed spectacle ordering, fitting, adjustments, and dispensing utilizing the SRTS government system.
- Maintained ophthalmic equipment and supported daily clinic operations within a military healthcare environment.
- Intrepid Spirit Center
Lead Ophthalmic Technician/Scribe
Eye Center South
Destin
12.2014 - 01.2020
- Supported ophthalmologists in both outpatient clinic and surgical settings while serving as lead ophthalmic technician and scribe.
- Conducted advanced ophthalmic testing including OCT, A/B scans, immersion scans, endothelial cell counts, IOL Master biometry, topography, HVF, LipiPhotos, keratometry, and lensometry.
- Performed comprehensive ophthalmic workups including tonometry, auto refraction, EOMs, pupil evaluation, color vision, dilation, and diagnostic testing.
- Completed pre-operative and post-operative evaluations for various ophthalmic surgical procedures.
- Assisted with LASIK, PRK, and additional in-office ophthalmic procedures.
- Performed surgical scrub duties for cataract, pterygium, blepharoplasty, entropion, ectropion, ptosis, and glaucoma surgeries.
- Documented ophthalmic examinations, diagnoses, treatment plans, and ICD-10 coding within the EMR system.
- Coordinated surgical scheduling and provided patient education regarding surgical preparation and recovery.
- Conducted sterilization and decontamination of surgical instruments in compliance with infection prevention procedures.
- Assisted with recruitment, onboarding, and training of ophthalmic technicians.
- Managed front office responsibilities including scheduling, insurance verification, medication refill coordination, and on-call scheduling support.
Lead Ophthalmic Technician/Scribe
Wall Eye Care
Albany
01.2004 - 12.2014
- Assisted physicians during examinations while serving as ophthalmic scribe.
- Performed ophthalmic patient workups including history collection, tonometry, testing, and dilation.
- Assisted with minor in-office ophthalmic procedures and patient care.
- Supported optical operations including lens grinding, spectacle dispensing, frame adjustments, and contact lens training.
- Assisted with scheduling, patient flow, and front office support operations.
Education
High School Diploma -
South Georgia Technical College
01-2001
Skills
- Ophthalmic Surgical Assistance
- Cataract & Minor Ophthalmic Surgery Support
- Surgical Scrub Experience
- Pre-Operative & Post-Operative Patient Care
- Ophthalmic Diagnostic Testing
- Infection Control & Sterile Processing
- Patient Education & Surgical Coordination
- MHS Genesis & PowerChart Documentation
- ICD-10 Coding & EMR Documentation
- Ophthalmic Equipment Operation
- Tonometry & Refraction
- OCT
- HVF
- Topography
- A/B Scans
- Contact Lens Training
- Medical Scheduling & Insurance Verification
- Military Treatment Facility Experience
- Front Office & Administrative Support
- Staff Training & Workflow Support
Certification
- JCAHPO Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA), 03/28
- BLS/CPR Certified
Timeline
Certified Ophthalmic Technician/Scribe
GIA Care Inc
03.2024 - Current
Certified Ophthalmic Technician/Scribe
Eye MD
10.2023 - 02.2024
Certified Neuro Optometry Technician
ERP International
12.2020 - 10.2023
Lead Ophthalmic Technician/Scribe
Eye Center South
12.2014 - 01.2020
Lead Ophthalmic Technician/Scribe
Wall Eye Care
01.2004 - 12.2014
High School Diploma -
South Georgia Technical College