Kayla Chase
Mishawaka
Summary
I am looking for a full-time ophthalmology position seeking additional knowledge and experience.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Ophthalmic Technician
South Bend Clinic
South Bend, IN
03.2025 - Current
- Reduced wait times for patients by efficiently managing appointment schedules for both physicians while also coordinating with other staff members.
- Triaged phone calls from patients and outside contacts while coordinating with physicians, handling in order of importance.
- Recorded thorough patient history for new and established patients to help optometrist and ophthalmologist determine diagnoses and treatment plans.
- Assessed visual acuity using various testing methods such as Snellen charts or autorefractors, contributing to accurate diagnoses.
- Perform refraction for near and distance vision using phoropter
- Measured and recorded color vision testing.
- Performed visual field testing to measure patients' peripheral vision to determine any visual field loss.
- Measured intraocular pressure using Goldman and Tonopen tonometry process.
- Applied eye medications and drops to dilate pupils in preparation for examinations.
- Educated patients on pre- and post-operative care procedures to enhance understanding and compliance.
- Complete and submit prior authorization paperwork for ocular medications
- Distribute and file incoming and outgoing faxes
- Refill ocular medications if indicated by physician at prior visit
Orthodontic Assistant
Brace Yourself
South Bend and Elkhart, Indiana
07.2024 - Current
- Preparing and sterilizing instruments and equipment in between appointments
- Collaborating with two orthodontists to perform basic adjustments/procedures such as replacing wires, bands and coil springs, retying of exposures, initial bonding appointments and rebonding/repositioning of brackets and Invisalign with doctor guidance
- Taking intraoral x-rays and photographs of patient’s teeth to assist doctor in creating treatment plan and documenting progress
- Providing patients/guardians instructions and resources of proper hygiene and cleaning techniques with braces, Invisalign, and orthodontic appliances
- Documenting detailed notes regarding progress, treatment plans, and conversations between doctor, patients, and guardians
- Obtaining dental molds of patients' teeth for customized retainers and expanders
- Delivering and informing patients of functionality and care instructions of clear and metal retainers
- Completing monthly training courses through DCA Career Academy
Clinical Manager-Ophthalmic Scribe
Retina and Vitreous
South Bend, Indiana
10.2021 - 07.2024
- Collect and record medical history, visual acuity, review of systems, and history of present illness
- Prepare and assist doctor/patients with dilation, ophthalmic examinations, injections, lasers, and ultrasounds
- Chart and scribe dictations of examinations, photographs, diagnoses, and discussions
- Image acquisition using optical coherence tomography
- Provide patients with information regarding their diagnosis and treatment options
- Prepare patients with information pre-operatively and post-operatively regarding vitrectomy surgery
- Organize surgical schedule and call patients regarding any changes
- Returning patient’s phone calls in regarding to clinical questions and prescriptions
- Renewing patient’s prescriptions in accordance to doctor suggestion
Clinical Research Assistant/Lab Technician
Retina Consultants Texas
Bellaire, Texas
10.2020 - 10.2021
- Inform subjects and obtain written consent in regard to ICF’s
- Coordinate and schedule subject visits within study/subject specific windows per protocol guidelines
- Prepare visit-specific documentation and charts for Clinical Research Coordinator
- Assist Trial Coordinator in patient care and management
- Assist Trial Coordinator in monitoring subject flow and assist in subject care and management
- Accurately collect and record all necessary data (e.g. demographics, medical history, adverse events, concomitant medications, etc.) during study visit
- Administer all mandatory questionnaires to study subjects
- Set up, prepare, and conduct electrocardiograms on subjects who require ECG per study protocol
- Scribe ocular exams for doctors and confirm appropriate treatment per protocol
- Collection, processing, and shipment of laboratory biological samples for analysis
- Perform intraocular pressure checks pre and post-injections
- Transcribe subject study information from source documents to the Electronic Case Report Forms
- Review and resolve data management queries
Ophthalmic Clinic Technician/Scribe
Retina Consultants Houston
Brenham, Cypress, 1960, Houston, Katy, Pasadena, and Sugar Land, Texas
01.2019 - 10.2020
- Collect and notate review of systems, history of present illness, medical history, visual acuity, and intraocular pressure readings
- Instill anesthetic and dilation drops prior to intraocular pressure check and/or exam, injection, laser procedure, or ultrasound
- Set-up, prepare, and provide patient with information regarding their diagnosis and available treatment options
- Prepare patients with information pre-operatively and post-operatively regarding vitrectomy surgery
- Image acquisition using optical coherence tomography (Heidelberg)
- Scribe findings of ophthalmic exam, OCT photographs, Fundus photographs, and fluorescein angiography in patient’s chart
- Call patients with missed appointments and reschedule using NextGen software
Medical Assistant/Ophthalmic Scribe
Retina and Vitreous
South Bend, Indiana
08.2017 - 12.2018
- Collect and record medical history, visual acuity, review of systems, and history of present illness
- Prepare and assist doctor/patients with dilation, ophthalmic examinations, injections, lasers, and ultrasounds
- Chart and scribe dictations of examinations, photographs, diagnoses, and discussions
- Provide patients with information regarding their diagnosis and treatment options
- Prepare patients with information pre-operatively and post-operatively regarding vitrectomy surgery
Babysitting Coordinator
Beacon Health & Fitness
South Bend, Indiana
11.2016 - 08.2017
- Supervise and educate children from 8 weeks to 12 years of age
- Maintain excel spreadsheet with supply list and order accordingly
- Daily cleaning of babysitting room, toys, and bathrooms
- Supervising babysitting staff to make sure certifications are up to date as well as completion of job duties which exceed expectations of children and guardians
- Assist in hiring, training, and review processes of the babysitting staff
- Updating child visitation information into an Excel Spreadsheet for Executives to determine appropriate staffing levels
- Organize schedule of employees in conjunction with PTO dates and call offs
Front Desk/Babysitting
Beacon Health & Fitness
South Bend, Indiana
06.2015 - 11.2016
- Maintain front desk operations
- Stocking of front desk supplies and items for purchase
- Collect and record temperatures of fridges, hot tubs, and pools
- Cleaning and organizing locker rooms and bathrooms according to health standards
- Supervise and educate children from 8 weeks to 12 years of age
- Survey for safety and organization throughout the babysitting room ensuring compliance
Education
Associate’s degree - undefined
San Jacinto North Community College
Houston, Texas12.2022
B.S. - Nursing
Indiana University
South Bend, Indiana08.2018
Timeline
Ophthalmic Technician
South Bend Clinic
03.2025 - Current
Orthodontic Assistant
Brace Yourself
07.2024 - Current
Clinical Manager-Ophthalmic Scribe
Retina and Vitreous
10.2021 - 07.2024
Clinical Research Assistant/Lab Technician
Retina Consultants Texas
10.2020 - 10.2021
Ophthalmic Clinic Technician/Scribe
Retina Consultants Houston
01.2019 - 10.2020
Medical Assistant/Ophthalmic Scribe
Retina and Vitreous
08.2017 - 12.2018
Babysitting Coordinator
Beacon Health & Fitness
11.2016 - 08.2017
Front Desk/Babysitting
Beacon Health & Fitness
06.2015 - 11.2016
Associate’s degree - undefined
San Jacinto North Community College
B.S. - Nursing
Indiana University