Lauren Shepherd
Burleson
Summary
Experienced certified ophthalmic assistant with 15 years of expertise in a fast-paced ophthalmology practice, covering various specialties. Proficient in ophthalmic surgical assisting. Currently an ophthalmic assistant instructor at the College of Healthcare Professions, adept at imparting knowledge and guiding aspiring professionals in the field.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Ophthalmic Assistant Instructor
The College of Healthcare Professions
10.2024 - Current
- Instructed new ophthalmic assistants on proper techniques for conducting examinations, resulting in a more efficient clinical staff overall.
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
Ophthalmology Associates
08.2009 - 10.2024
- As an ophthalmic assistant I work with multiple doctors and patients
- I obtain history, chief complaints, perform refractions, administor eye drops
- Assist with in- office procedures
- Triage patient phone calls and refill medications
- Submit prior authorizations
- Medical coding knowledge
- Scribe
- Experience working remotely
Education
Currently Enrolled - Nursing
Abilene Christian University
Abilene, TXHigh school diploma - undefined
Central High School
Keller, TX06.2008
Skills
- Great customer service
- Hard worker
- Medical knowledge
- Perform refractions
- Visual fields
- Optos
- OCT
- Assist with minor surgical procedures
- Administer topical ophthalmic medications
- Cleaning and Sanitation
- Sterile technique
- Patient Data Management Systems
- Team Meetings
- Patient Information Documentation
- Team leadership skills
- CPR Certified
Timeline
Ophthalmic Assistant Instructor
The College of Healthcare Professions
10.2024 - Current
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
Ophthalmology Associates
08.2009 - 10.2024
High school diploma - undefined
Central High School
Currently Enrolled - Nursing
Abilene Christian University
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