14 Years Of experience
Lacey Large
Ophthalmic Assistant
Eldorado ,OK
Summary
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant with 14 years of experience supporting care excellence in busy ophthalmology clinics. Works with physicians and nurses in diagnostic tests, evaluating patients suffering from diverse ailments. Expert in visual field and ocular mobility testing, contributing to patient care and wellness.
Overview
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Work History
Ophthalmic Assistant
Family Eye Care
Childress, TX
2023 - Current
- Documented patient medical history and information utilizing Krystal with commitment to accuracy.
- 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.
- Performed visual field testing to measure patients' peripheral vision to determine any visual field loss.
- Measured intraocular pressure using Goldman and Tonopen tonometry process.
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
Jervey Eye Group
Greenville , SC
11.2020 - 02.2022
- Presented preliminary medical evaluation of clinical patients, delivering comprehensive reports to physicians.
- Documented patient medical history and information utilize EPIC with commitment to accuracy.
- Obtained optical pressures, checked visual acuities and administered slit lamp exams to identify issues.
- Administered ophthalmic drops and ointments, focusing on patient comfort.
- Applied eye medications and drops to dilate pupils in preparation for examinations.
- Triaged phone calls from patients and outside contacts and handled in order of importance.
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
MUSC Storm Eye Insititue
Charleston, SC
11.2016 - 10.2020
- 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.
- Administered ophthalmic drops and ointments, focusing on patient comfort.
- Operated ophthalmic equipment for patient eye examinations and prepared patients for examinations and surgeries.
- Conducted Goldman and Humphrey Visual Field Testing as part of overall vision evaluation.
- Instilled anesthetic drops and assisted in laser treatments and minor procedures.
Education
Certificate - Ophthalmic Assistant
Greenville Technical College
Greenville, SC05.2004
High School Diploma -
Liberty High School
Liberty, SC05.2001
Skills
- Fluorescein Angiography
- Patient Medical Histories
- Ophthalmology Testing
- Visual Prescreening
- Minor Surgery Assistance
- Chart Documentation
- Ophthalmic Equipment Expertise
- Ocular Measuring
- Eye Examination
- Retinal Procedure Assistance
- Epic Software
- Explaining Procedures to Patients
Timeline
Ophthalmic Assistant
Family Eye Care
2023 - Current
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
Jervey Eye Group
11.2020 - 02.2022
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
MUSC Storm Eye Insititue
11.2016 - 10.2020
Certificate - Ophthalmic Assistant
Greenville Technical College
High School Diploma -
Liberty High School
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