Jessica Walz
Warner Robins,GA
Summary
At Eyesight Associates, I excelled as a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant, leveraging my expertise in visual field testing and my innate motivation to enhance patient care. I streamlined workflows, significantly boosting productivity, and fostered long-term relationships through exceptional service, demonstrating both my technical proficiency and commitment to patient satisfaction.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
Eyesight Associates
Warner Robins, GA
03.2019 - Current
- Facilitated effective communication between patients and medical staff, acting as a liaison when needed.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with infection control standards.
- Conducted visual field testing for early detection of glaucoma, enabling timely intervention and treatment.
- Safeguarded patient privacy, adhering to HIPAA regulations while handling sensitive information.
- Documented patient medical history and information utilizing [Software] with commitment to accuracy.
- Assisted ophthalmologists in providing quality care by preparing patients for examination and procedures.
- Administered ophthalmic drops and ointments, focusing on patient comfort.
- Obtained optical pressures, checked visual acuities and administered slit lamp exams to identify issues.
- Ensured patient safety, conducting thorough sterilization of ophthalmic instruments and equipment.
- Streamlined workflow in a fast-paced environment, coordinating tasks with fellow team members for optimal productivity.
- Supported practice growth through exceptional customer service, fostering long-term relationships with patients and their families.
- Participated in continuing education programs to stay current on industry advancements and best practices in ophthalmic assistance.
- Operated and maintained ophthalmic equipment in alignment with safety procedures.
- Enhanced patient comfort during procedures by providing clear instructions and compassionate support throughout their visit.
- Performed critical measurements for surgical cases, contributing to favorable outcomes in vision correction procedures.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive eye care for patients with complex needs.
- Presented preliminary medical evaluation of clinical patients, delivering comprehensive reports to physicians.
- Increased patient satisfaction by addressing concerns and answering inquiries regarding eye health and procedures.
- Improved patient experience by efficiently conducting preliminary eye examinations and diagnostic tests.
- Assisted in emergency situations by performing first aid measures within the scope of certification until further medical assistance arrived.
- Contributed to the successful treatment of eye conditions by administering prescribed medications under the supervision of an ophthalmologist.
- Measured intraocular pressure using Goldman and Tonopen tonometry process.
- Explained pre- and post-operative procedures to patients and carefully reviewed surgical plans.
- Triaged phone calls from patients and outside contacts and handled in order of importance.
- Administered visual acuity tests to measure patient ability to see clearly at different distances and identify visual impairments.
- Instilled anesthetic drops and assisted in laser treatments and minor procedures.
- Used Lensometer to measure and record lens power of existing prescriptive spectacles.
- Measured and recorded visual acuity and color vision testing.
- Recorded patient history to help ophthalmologists determine diagnoses and treatment plans.
- Operated ophthalmic equipment for patient eye examinations and prepared patients for examinations and surgeries.
- Performed visual field testing to measure patients' peripheral vision to determine any visual field loss.
- Conducted tonometry testing to measure pressure inside patient's eye to determine presence of glaucoma
- Conducted Goldman and Humphrey Visual Field Testing as part of overall vision evaluation.
- Gathered patient histories, took measurements and completed diagnostic tests as part of detailed ophthalmic evaluations.
- Promoted positive and smooth patient flow throughout facility, encouraging more efficient operations and boosting patient satisfaction.
- Educated patients and relations on ocular health and safety, promoting good eye care.
Education
Diploma -
Warner Robins High School
Warner Robins, GA05.2001
Skills
- Ophthalmic Terminology
- Visual field testing
- Motivation and Initiative
- Ophthalmic Imaging
- Prescription Verification
- Visual acuity testing
- Phoropter Operation
- Ophthalmic Instrumentation
- Corneal Topography
- Optical Coherence Tomography
- Fundus Photography
- Medical History Taking
- Color vision testing
- Ocular motility assessment
- Ocular Disease Management
- Pupil Evaluation
- Lensometry Proficiency
- Tonometry Proficiency
- Ophthalmic Patient Care
- Autorefractor Knowledge
- Eye Pressure Monitoring
- Ophthalmic Scribe
- Chart documentation
Certification
- COA - Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
Timeline
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
Eyesight Associates
03.2019 - Current
Diploma -
Warner Robins High School