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Penny Cornett

Fayetteville,AR

Summary

Resourceful, competent, detail-oriented, and dedicated professional adept at meeting demands, completing tasks, and providing an abundance of knowledge and experience as a surgery coordinator and Ophthalmic assistant with a goal of obtaining a position that will most productively and effectively utilize my experience, skills, and abilities.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

SURGERY COORDINATOR

VOLD VISION/ TRIAD EYE INSTITUTE
Fayetteville, AR
01.2023 - 08.2025
  • Counsels/educates patients regarding surgery that has been recommended by their physicians such as cataract surgery, Cornea procedures (DSAEK, Pterygium removal & more), Glaucoma procedures (Goniotomy, Trabeculectomy, Xen, Hydrus & more)
  • Discusses different options available for Cataract surgery & Refractive Lens Exchange along with cost related to upgrades.
  • Schedules office, surgery center and hospital-based medical procedures for patients with appropriate provider and time/location slot, utilizing appropriate scheduling code.
  • Enters notes/special instructions needed for scheduling in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
  • Enters surgical procedures into Electronic Medical Record (EMR), sends information to referring providers and submits proper billing for procedures.
  • Completes accurate documentation of informed consent with patients for procedures and surgeries as needed.
  • Provides accurate, detailed information to patients regarding surgery preparations, and any other directional information needed; takes appropriate action in responding to questions from patients.
  • Confirms patients' insurance provider and that physician participates.
  • Ensures patients have proper medical clearance and pre-surgical testing as needed.
  • Completes pre-counseling phone calls, discusses upcoming evaluation appointments and pre-discussion for surgery and surgical options.
  • Reviews discharge instructions with patients and ensures proper follow-up appointments are scheduled at the time the procedure is scheduled.
  • Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that organizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
  • Assists other members of the department as needed. Also assists with other ophthalmic procedures, as needed.

CONTACT LENS TECHNICIAN

Central Arkansas Ophthalmology
Little Rock, AR
10.2014 - 02.2023
  • Manage all aspects of the $200,000 annual contact lens business.
  • Have successfully increased contact lens sales from $100,000 to $200,000 through effective patient consultations.
  • Have profitably launched and continue to manage all aspects of the ecommerce contact lens store resulting in $30.000 annual revenue.
  • Effectively use manufacturer rebates to increase annual supply sales of contact lenses.
  • Deliver superior customer service to all patients, serving approximately 40 patients per day.
  • Accurately fit, dispense, and clean all contact lenses.
  • Explicitly and patiently instruct patients on insertion, removal, and care of contact lenses.
  • Maintain, manage, and track contact lens inventory and all other necessary supplies.

CERTIFIED OPHTHALMIC ASSISTANT

Magie Mabrey Eye Associates
Little Rock, AR
06.2009 - 02.2014
  • Assisted physicians in minor surgeries.
  • Performed all required testing, including but not limited to: Visual Field, OCT, IOL master, Auto Refraction.
  • Communicated with patients regarding questions, follow-up care, surgeries, procedures, changes in schedules, symptoms, and medication.

CERTIFIED OPHTHALMIC ASSISTANT

Hampton Roads Eye Associates
Newport News, VA
10.2003 - 06.2006
  • Assisted physicians in minor surgeries.
  • Performed all required testing, including but not limited to: Visual Field, OCT, IOL master, Auto Refraction.
  • Communicated with patients regarding questions, follow-up care, surgeries, procedures, changes in schedules, symptoms, and medication.

Front Office Manager

Barton Eye Care
Malvern, AR
01.1999 - 01.2002
  • Started my career in 1999 working with Dr. Douglas Barton at Barton Eye Care in Malvern Arkansas. He has since retired and sold the practice.

Education

Henderson State University
Arkadelphia, AR
01.2009

COA - Certified Ophthalmic Assistant -

International Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology
01.2002

General Diploma -

Malvern High School
Malvern, AR
01.1988

Skills

  • Patient counseling
  • Surgical scheduling
  • Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
  • Informed consent documentation
  • Medical clearance processes
  • Customer relationship management

Certification

COA

Timeline

SURGERY COORDINATOR

VOLD VISION/ TRIAD EYE INSTITUTE
01.2023 - 08.2025

CONTACT LENS TECHNICIAN

Central Arkansas Ophthalmology
10.2014 - 02.2023

CERTIFIED OPHTHALMIC ASSISTANT

Magie Mabrey Eye Associates
06.2009 - 02.2014

CERTIFIED OPHTHALMIC ASSISTANT

Hampton Roads Eye Associates
10.2003 - 06.2006

Front Office Manager

Barton Eye Care
01.1999 - 01.2002

Henderson State University

COA - Certified Ophthalmic Assistant -

International Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology

General Diploma -

Malvern High School

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