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Sarah Grillot

Mount Vernon,WA

Summary

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant with 12 years of experience supporting care excellence in busy ophthalmology clinics. Works with physicians and nurses in diagnostic tests, evaluating patients suffering from diverse ailments. Expert in visual field and ocular mobility testing, contributing to patient care and wellness.

Work History

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant/Ophthalmic Medical Scribe

Pacific Northwest Retina
Bellevue, WA
07.2021 - 07.2022
  • Presented preliminary medical evaluation of clinical patients, delivering comprehensive reports to physicians.
  • Documented patient medical history and information utilizing NextGen with commitment to accuracy.
  • Operated and maintained ophthalmic equipment in alignment with safety procedures.
  • Obtained optical pressures, checked visual acuities and administered slit lamp exams to identify issues.
  • Administered ophthalmic drops and ointments, focusing on patient comfort.
  • Triaged phone calls from patients and outside contacts and handled in order of importance.
  • Measured and recorded visual acuity and color vision testing.
  • Applied eye medications and drops to dilate pupils in preparation for examinations.

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant

Proliance Surgeons
Seattle, WA
07.2016 - 09.2021
  • Presented preliminary medical evaluation of clinical patients, delivering comprehensive reports to physicians.
  • Documented patient medical history and information utilized NextGen with commitment to accuracy.
  • Measured intraocular pressure using Goldman and Tonopen tonometry process.
  • Obtained optical pressures, checked visual acuities and administered slit lamp exams to identify issues.
  • Administered ophthalmic drops and ointments, focusing on patient comfort.
  • Explained pre- and post-operative procedures to patients and carefully reviewed surgical plans.
  • Applied eye medications and drops to dilate pupils in preparation for examinations.
  • Triaged phone calls from patients and outside contacts and handled in order of importance.
  • Measured and recorded visual acuity and color vision testing.

Front Desk Receptionist

West Coast Eye Care Assoc
San Diego, CA
02.2010 - 06.2016
  • Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process.
  • Answered multi-line phone system to respond to inquiries and transfer calls to correct departments and personnel.
  • Resolved customer issues quickly and notified supervisor immediately when problems escalated.
  • Maintained files and records by implementing effective filing systems that boosted efficiency and organization.
  • Transcribed phone messages and relayed to appropriate personnel.

Back Office Medical Assistant

West Coast Eye Care Assoc
La Masa, CA
04.2010 - 06.2016
  • Created new patient charts and scanned documentation before and after appointments into EHR system.
  • Maintained vendor spreadsheet with contact information for easy use by administrative and clinical staff.
  • Ordered prescription refills on behalf of existing office patients.
  • Placed laboratory tests and scan results in EMR for provider review.
  • Cross-trained in front-office procedures to back up reception staff.
  • Triaged patients in-person and via telephone to help optimize clinical resources.

Education

High School Diploma -

La Conner High School
La Conner, WA
06.2003

Associate of Science - Psychology

Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa, CA

Associate of Science - Criminalistics And Criminal Science

Westwood College - Long Beach
Torrance, CA

Skills

  • Operational Standards
  • Patient Satisfaction
  • Proper Waste Disposal
  • Answering Questions
  • Ophthalmology Testing
  • Eye Examination
  • Patient Medical Histories
  • Ocular Measuring
  • Minor Surgery Assistance
  • OCT Scanning
  • Fluorescein Angiography

Affiliations

JCAHPO (Joint Commissions of Allied Health Personal in Opthalmology)

Certification

  • COA - Certified Ophthalmic Assistant Training - Current JCAHPO
  • OCS - Ophthalmic Scribe Certification Training - Curremt JCAHPO

Timeline

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant/Ophthalmic Medical Scribe

Pacific Northwest Retina
07.2021 - 07.2022

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant

Proliance Surgeons
07.2016 - 09.2021

Back Office Medical Assistant

West Coast Eye Care Assoc
04.2010 - 06.2016

Front Desk Receptionist

West Coast Eye Care Assoc
02.2010 - 06.2016
  • COA - Certified Ophthalmic Assistant Training - Current JCAHPO
  • OCS - Ophthalmic Scribe Certification Training - Curremt JCAHPO

High School Diploma -

La Conner High School

Associate of Science - Psychology

Orange Coast College

Associate of Science - Criminalistics And Criminal Science

Westwood College - Long Beach

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