Samantha Chavarria
Atlanta,GA
Summary
To obtain a long-term position with an organization that will allow for growth and development.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Certifited Opthahlmic Assistant
Georgia Eye Associates
Atlanta, GA
12.2022 - Current
- Charting precise chief complaints, ocular history, medical history, and surgical history (Nextech)
- Measurements and test that are performed include Goldman applanation tonometry, HVF, OCT, fundus photos,topography, CVF, and IOL calculations,Osmolarity testing, basic lensometry
- Assisting with minor procedures
- Completing prior authorizations to get patients medications approved by medical insurances
- Sterilizing instruments using autoclave
- Ordering all medical supplies
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
Grady Memorial Hospital
Atlanta, GA
08.2016 - 12.2022
- Charting precise chief complaints, ocular history, medical history, and surgical history (Epic)
- Assess patient needs based on symptoms and history- then applying appropriate diagnostic testing
- Measurements and test that are performed include refractions, goldman applanation tonometry, HVF, OCT, fundus photos, Fluorescein angiography, topography, CVF, PAM, and IOL calculations
- Assist Residents with medical procedures including intraocular injections and laser treatments
- Assist with patient/Clinic flow in a professional manner, discharging and scheduling upcoming appointments, sterilizing exam rooms and equipment
- Ordering avastin for clinic, making injection kits, drawing up lidocaine, and communicating with pharmacy to order specialty injections (Eylea & Ozurdez)
Optometric Technician/Clerical Assistant
Mincey Eye Care Center Of Atlanta
Atlanta, GA
05.2007 - 10.2019
- Verified patients insurance, filing insurance claims, and posting claims to office software
- Accounts payable/Receivable
- Answering phones- scheduling appointment and triaging
- Placing Contact lens orders, eyeglass orders, and ordering all medical and office supplies
- Pre-testing patients for Doctor, teaching patients to insert, remove, clean, and store soft and hard contact lenses, diagnostic testing-OCT, HVF, and Fundus Photos
- Created and maintained all social media websites for practice
- Assisting patients select proper eyewear-properly fitting, measuring, adjusting and repairing frames
Education
High School Diploma -
Newburgh Free Academy
01.2003
Skills
- COA
- CPR Certified
- Spanish Translation
Timeline
Certifited Opthahlmic Assistant
Georgia Eye Associates
12.2022 - Current
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
Grady Memorial Hospital
08.2016 - 12.2022
Optometric Technician/Clerical Assistant
Mincey Eye Care Center Of Atlanta
05.2007 - 10.2019
High School Diploma -
Newburgh Free Academy
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