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Jewell Jordan

Broadalbin,NY

Summary

Skilled Ophthalmic Assistant with background in comprehensive eye care. Experience includes assisting ophthalmologists in patient testing procedures, managing patient records, and educating patients on pre- and post-operative care. Strengths lie in strong interpersonal skills, technical competency, and commitment to providing quality patient care. Previous roles have resulted in improved efficiency of office operations and high levels of patient satisfaction.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Ophthalmic Assistant

Dr. Kesslers
Niskayuna, NY
09.2024 - Current
  • Prepared exam rooms according to established protocols prior to each patient visit.
  • Assisted ophthalmologist with patient examinations, including taking and recording vital signs and medical history.
  • Conducted pre-operative assessments by obtaining informed consent from patients.
  • Tested patients' visual fields and ocular motility and completed full patient work-ups.
  • Kept examination rooms, clinical areas and equipment clean and patient-ready.
  • Managed patient flow to optimize clinic efficiency and minimize wait times.
  • Calibrated and maintained ophthalmic equipment to ensure accuracy in patient diagnostics.

Ophthalmic Assistant

Saratoga Ophthalmology
Malta, NY
07.2023 - 01.2025
  • Prepared exam rooms according to established protocols prior to each patient visit.
  • Instructed patients on how to properly apply eye drops or other medications prescribed by the physician.
  • Provided patient education on ocular health maintenance and the use of eyeglasses and contact lenses.
  • Assisted ophthalmologist with patient examinations, including taking and recording vital signs and medical history.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient visits using electronic health record software systems.
  • Demonstrated proper lens insertion techniques to patients for contact lenses.
  • Conducted pre-operative assessments by obtaining informed consent from patients.
  • Performed diagnostic tests such as visual acuity, tonometry, refraction, keratometry, pachymetry, A-scan ultrasonography, and fundus photography.
  • Performed basic laboratory duties such as measuring intraocular pressure readings using a Goldmann applanation tonometer.
  • Communicated effectively with co-workers regarding patient care plans and follow up instructions.
  • Administered ophthalmic drops and ointments for treatment or to aid in diagnostics.
  • Checked vision fields, refraction and other vision markers before patient met with ophthalmologist.
  • Dilated patients' eyes and administered prescribed treatments.
  • Triaged clinical issues to help professionals focus on appointments and maximize time.
  • Kept examination rooms, clinical areas and equipment clean and patient-ready.

Education

High School Diploma -

Broadalbin Perth Central School District
Broadalbin, NY
06-2021

Skills

  • Color vision testing
  • Visual field testing
  • OCT scanning
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Contact lens fitting
  • Tonometry experience
  • Electronic health records management
  • Visual acuity testing
  • Fundus photography
  • Refractive error assessment
  • Obtaining authorizations
  • Pentacam, IOL and Topcon

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Ophthalmic Assistant

Dr. Kesslers
09.2024 - Current

Ophthalmic Assistant

Saratoga Ophthalmology
07.2023 - 01.2025

High School Diploma -

Broadalbin Perth Central School District

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