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Raley Hitt

Southaven,MS

Summary

Knowledgeable and efficient Certified Ophthalmic Assistant with proven expertise in managing and maintaining smooth patient flows. Proficient in routine workups, issue triage and diagnostic testing.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant

Deep Blue Retina
Southaven, MS
01.2022 - Current
  • Performed diagnostic testing using the Heidelberg Spectralis, such as OCTs of the retina and nerve, OCT angiography, Fluorescein Angiography, Indocyanine Green Angiography, Autofluorescence, Redfree, Multicolor, and Inferred.
  • Performed other diagnostic testing with B-scan ultrasound, fundus photos on the topcon and optos, slit lamp photos, pachymetry, keratometry A-scans, and corneal topography.
  • Administered fluorescein and ICG dye.
  • Administered Visudyne by IV.
  • Performed electroretinographies and visual evoked potentials.
  • Performed visual fields on the Octopus.
  • Tested patients visual acuity, confrontational visual fields, motility, pupillary reaction, and intraocular pressure with tonopen and tonometer.
  • Prepared patients to see the doctor by administering dilation drops.
  • Tested patients color and stereopsis vision and documented results.
  • Readied exam rooms by restocking supplies, removing used items, and wiping down equipment and instruments.
  • Assisted with injections, lasers, and minor office procedures by prepping the prepping medicine, patient, and the field.
  • Help keep track of supplies and medicine inventory.
  • Occasionally ordered medicine and medical supplies.
  • Reviewed patient charts.
  • Scribed when needed.
  • Assisted doctors by inserting bandage contact lens
  • Read patient glasses prescription using the lensometer.
  • Familiar with Retinoscope and Applanation.
  • Worked with clinical research by performing EKGs, drawing blood, processing labs, imaging, and trial frame refraction.
  • Helped triage patient calls during and after hours.

Optometric Technician

Shackelford Family Eyecare
Hernando, MS
05.2021 - 01.2022
  • Instructed patients on how to properly use contact lenses or eyeglasses.
  • Maintained a clean work environment by sterilizing instruments after each use.
  • Provided guidance accessories based on the their individual requirements.
  • Conducted vision screenings using automated refraction technology.
  • Contacted insurance companies to verify coverage information prior to exam.
  • Prepared invoices for services rendered and collected payments from patients.
  • Assisted in minor surgical procedures such as corneal foreign body removal.
  • Performed OCTs of macula and nerve by using the Zeiss 600 and Zeiss 5000.
  • Prepared for upcoming appointments by pulling charts, preauthorizing insurance, and readying paperwork.
  • Served patients with broken or damaged glasses.

Education

Hernando High School
Hernando, MS
05.2020

Northwest Community College
Senatobia, MS

Skills

  • Diagnostic Testing
  • Retinal Procedure Assistance
  • Ophthalmology Testing
  • Patient Care

Certification

  • Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
  • Certified Phlebotomy Technician
  • Clinical Research Imaging (31)
  • Clinical Research Refraction (3)

Timeline

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant

Deep Blue Retina
01.2022 - Current

Optometric Technician

Shackelford Family Eyecare
05.2021 - 01.2022

Hernando High School

Northwest Community College

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