Melody Ankum
Stony Brook,NY
Summary
Dedicated and empathetic healthcare professional with over a 1 year of experience as an Ophthalmic Assistant. Proven track record of managing patient communications with a warm, patient, and reassuring demeanor. Highly skilled in securing patient information, scheduling appointments, and handling medical messages with strict adherence to HIPAA compliance.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Opthalmic Assistant
Dr. Adam T. Nomberg
Port Jefferson Station, NY
11.2022 - 04.2024
- Achieved high-quality patient care by assisting the doctor during examinations and diagnostic testing.
- Delivered accurate pre-testing for eyeglass prescriptions and vision assessments to facilitate effective treatment.
- Conducted thorough glaucoma and visual field assessments, enhancing early detection of eye conditions.
- Maintained stringent clinical hygiene standards through meticulous cleaning and disinfection of examination chairs, instruments, and diagnostic equipment.
- Created a welcoming and sanitary clinical environment by preparing exam rooms efficiently.
- Streamlined patient check-in processes and appointment verification to improve operational efficiency.
- Protected patient information in strict accordance with HIPAA regulations and confidentiality policies, fostering trust and compliance.
- Noted present complaints and medications.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Stony Brook Univeristy
Stony Brook, NY08-2025
High School Diploma -
Ward Melville High School
East Setauket06-2018
Associate of Arts -
Suffolk Community College
Selden, NY12-2020
Skills
- Glaucoma screening
- Surgical assisting
- Patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Visual field testing
- Medical history taking
- Ophthalmic instrument maintenance
- Vision testing
- Medical history documentation
- Diagnostic testing
- Cleaning & sanitation
- Patient information documentation
- Eye anatomy
- Customer service
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Patient scheduling
- Patient care coordination
- Professionalism
Languages
Spanish
Elementary
French
Elementary
English
Native or Bilingual
Interests
- Cooking
- Pilates
- Crafting and DIY Projects
- Animal Care
- Baking
Timeline
Opthalmic Assistant
Dr. Adam T. Nomberg
11.2022 - 04.2024
Bachelor of Science -
Stony Brook Univeristy
High School Diploma -
Ward Melville High School
Associate of Arts -
Suffolk Community College