Tracey Woods
Reisterstown,MD
Summary
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant with 16 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 motility testing, contributing to patient care and wellness.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
Montefiore Medical Center Moses Division
10.2018 - Current
- Administered ophthalmic drops and ointments, focusing on patient comfort.
- Used Lensometer to measure and record lens power of existing prescriptive spectacles.
- Measured and recorded visual acuity and color vision testing.
- Operated and maintained ophthalmic equipment in alignment with safety procedures.
- Administered a-scan biometry test before patient cataract surgeries to measure size and shape of affected eye.
- Recorded patient history to help ophthalmologists determine diagnoses and treatment plans on over 30-40 patients daily.
- Performed visual field testing to measure patients' peripheral vision to determine any visual field loss.
- Measured intraocular pressure using Goldman and Tonopen tonometry process
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
University of Maryland Eye Assoc
04.2006 - 07.2017
- Performs accurate and complete patient work ups on 20-30 patients
- Scribe as needed
- Perform diagnostic testing and photography
- E-scribe medication requests to pharmacies and acquire prior authorizations
- Stock and clean patient exam rooms minor and laser procedure rooms
- Served as liaison between contact lens representatives and optometrist for ordering of lenses and solutions
- Traveled to 2 satellite offices when needed
- Disinfect and sterilize instruments in autoclave
- Operated ophthalmic equipment for eye examinations and prepared patients for minor ocular surgeries and procedures.
- Administered ophthalmic drops, ointments, while focusing on patient comfort.
- Used Lensometer to measure and record lens power of existing prescriptive spectacles.
- Obtained optical pressures, checked visual acuities and administered slit lamp exams to identify issues.
- Explained pre/post-operative procedures to patients while carefully reviewing surgical plans.
- Performed contact lens fittings to provide patients with properly sized and shaped contacts, while teaching new wearers how to insert and remove lenses.
Lead Technician
University of Maryland Eye Assoc
01.2011 - 01.2015
- Assist in overseeing staff of six technicians
- Maintained flow of clinic to make sure patients are seen in a timely fashion
- Act as liaison between physicians, upper management and technicians
- Ensure equipment and supplies are repaired and updated as needed
- Interview new hires for technician positions
- Prepare and update documents as needed for physicians and management staff
- Attend weekly meetings to give updates on clinic and technical staff
- Managed team performance by training, mentoring, disciplining, and motivating employees.
- Fostered relationships with internal and external customers.
ROP Coordinator
University of Maryland Eye Assoc
03.2007 - 12.2014
- Assist pediatric ophthalmologist with eye exams for premature infants in NICU
- Communicate to ROP Nurse Manager and Pediatric Ophthalmologist of infants who miss appointments
- Prepare instruments and paperwork for weekly exams
- Prepare and arrange laser for procedures on infants with plus disease
- Ensure infants are established for appointments when discharged from NICU
Medical Representative III
University of Maryland Eye Assoc
09.2005 - 04.2006
- Schedule patient visits accurately, collect and enter patient demographics and insurance information
- Collect co pays, deductibles and fees for service and tally batches at end of day
- Answer multi-line telephone system, as needed
- Fax patient information and pharmacy requests as needed
- Lead and train front desk staff of 4-6 employees
- Master scheduling for physician templates
- Prepared a front desk procedure manual
- Attended management meetings on a weekly and monthly basis
Education
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Management
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN11.2017
Skills
- Present Patient History, Visual Acuity, Pupillary Function, Ocular Motility, Confrontation Field, Slit lamp exam, Tonometry, Instillation of Eye drops and ointment, Glare Testing, Potential Acuity Meter, Lensometry, Color Vision testing, Refraction, Basic
- Retinoscopy, Pachymetry, Keratometry, Amsler Grid, Humphrey Visual Field, A-scan, Corneal Topography,
- OCT, HRT, GDX, Evaluation and Fit for Soft Contact Lenses,
- Set up and Assist with Minor Surgical Procedures and Laser Procedures, SLT preparation, Instrument maintenance, Ocular Pharmacology,
- Retinal Procedure Assistance
- Supply Restocking
Certification
- CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES
COA
April 2007 to April 2023
BLS
Additional Information
- Willing to relocate to:, New York, NY and Washington, DC
- Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
Montefiore Medical Center Moses Division
10.2018 - Current
Lead Technician
University of Maryland Eye Assoc
01.2011 - 01.2015
ROP Coordinator
University of Maryland Eye Assoc
03.2007 - 12.2014
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
University of Maryland Eye Assoc
04.2006 - 07.2017
Medical Representative III
University of Maryland Eye Assoc
09.2005 - 04.2006
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Management
Walden University
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