Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
Georgia Eye Institute
03.2006 - Current
Documented patient medical history and information utilizing Software with commitment to accuracy.
Maintained inventory of medical supplies and tools to address needs of patients.
Operated and maintained ophthalmic equipment in alignment with safety procedures.
Administered ophthalmic drops and ointments, focusing on patient comfort.
Perform refractions, preoperative measurements, check eye pressures, assist in minor surgical procedures, refill prescriptions, answer and return phone calls to patients.
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
W.Michael Gaynier, D.O.
09.1999 - 03.2006
Documented patient medical history and information utilizing Software with commitment to accuracy.
Maintained inventory of medical supplies and tools to address needs of patients.
Operated and maintained ophthalmic equipment in alignment with safety procedures.
Administered ophthalmic drops and ointments, focusing on patient comfort.
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.
Triaged phone calls from patients and outside contacts and handled in order of importance.
Explained pre- and post-operative procedures to patients and carefully reviewed surgical plans.
Applied eye medications and drops to dilate pupils in preparation for examinations.
Recorded patient history to help ophthalmologists determine diagnoses and treatment plans.
Administered a-scan biometry test before patient cataract surgeries to measure size and shape of affected eye.
Used Lensometer to measure and record lens power of existing prescriptive spectacles.
Operated ophthalmic equipment for patient eye examinations and prepared patients for examinations and surgeries.
Promoted positive and smooth patient flow throughout facility, encouraging more efficient operations and boosting patient satisfaction.
Cleaned or sterilized ophthalmic or surgical instruments.
Education
High School Diploma -
Roger Bacon High School
Cincinnati, OH
05.1989
Skills
Attention to Detail
Inventory Management
Professionalism
Ophthalmic Terminology
Organizational Skills
Medical History Taking
Critical Thinking
Conflict Resolution
Ophthalmic Instrumentation
Visual Acuity Testing
Time Management
Ocular Motility Assessment
Adaptability
Lensometry Proficiency
Patient Scheduling
Eye Pressure Monitoring
Interpersonal Communication
Ophthalmic Scribe
Corneal Topography
Tonometry Proficiency
Team Collaboration
Ophthalmic Imaging
Empathy and Compassion
Surgical Assisting
Fundus Photography
Color Vision Testing
Stress Management
Patient Education
Refractive Error Measurement
Slit Lamp Biomicroscopy
Instrument Sterilization
Ophthalmic Patient Care
Problem Solving
Prescription Verification
Pupil Evaluation
Motivation and Initiative
Autorefractor Knowledge
Electronic Health Records
Optical Coherence Tomography
Phoropter Operation
Supplies Inventory
Appointment Management
Vision Testing
Chart Documentation
Manual Refractions
Patient Care
Equipment Calibration
Supply Restocking
Medication Administration
Patient Relations
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA)
Customer Service Abilities
Physician Support
Timeline
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
Georgia Eye Institute
03.2006 - Current
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
W.Michael Gaynier, D.O.
09.1999 - 03.2006
High School Diploma -
Roger Bacon High School
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