Sarah Gigliotti
Worcester,MA
Summary
Detail oriented professional with 16 years of experience in high-volume ophthalmology practices, specializing in patient care, diagnostic imaging, and provider support across multiple subspecialties.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
UMASS Memorial Health Care
Worcester, MA
03.2020 - 05.2026
- Supported multiple providers across various ophthalmic subspecialties in a fast-paced clinical environment.
- Adapted efficiently to individual provider protocols and patient scheduling needs to ensure appropriate imaging and testing were completed.
- Maintained active COA certification and continued expanding clinical knowledge and technical skills.
- Performed specialized ophthalmic imaging, including Pentacam and endothelial cell count testing.
- Assisted in clinics providing ocular injections by educating patients and acting as a witness to informed consent with the provider.
- Continued proficiency in refraction, visual acuity assessment, intraocular pressure testing, and diagnostic imaging procedures.
Ophthalmic Assistant
ArinellaWilliamsLLC
Worcester, MA
02.2010 - 03.2020
- Collaborated with a team of ophthalmic assistants to efficiently prepare patients in a high-volume practice.
- Maintained patient safety, confidentiality, and compliance with office protocols.
- Ensured exam rooms were clean, organized, and fully stocked at all times.
- Managed office medication and supply inventory, including ordering and restocking.
- Earned Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) certification in 2016 and maintained active certification.
- Performed refraction, visual acuity testing, and intraocular pressure measurements.
- Conducted ophthalmic imaging, including IOL measurements, corneal topography, visual field testing, OCT and fundus imaging.
- Performed medical scribing duties and facilitated electronic medication prescriptions under physician supervision.
Education
Associate of Science - Medical Assistance
Salter College
West Boylston, MA2009
High School Diploma -
Wachusett Regional High School
Holden, MA2006
Skills
- Plus-Cylinder Refraction
- OCT Imaging
- Visual Fields
- Fundus Photography
- Corneal Topography
- Endothelial Cell Count
- IOL Measurements
- Goldmann Applanation, Tonopen and iCare Tonometry
Certification
- JCAHPO COA Certification - 2016 to Present
- BLS Certification - Renewed 2025
Timeline
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
UMASS Memorial Health Care
03.2020 - 05.2026
Ophthalmic Assistant
ArinellaWilliamsLLC
02.2010 - 03.2020
Associate of Science - Medical Assistance
Salter College
High School Diploma -
Wachusett Regional High School