Verdie Bryars
Beaumont ,Ms.
Summary
Experienced Certified Ophthalmic Assistant with expertise in ophthalmic testing, EHR charting, patient care, and surgical instrumentation. Known for accurate documentation, smooth clinic flow, and compassionate support in fast-paced eye care settings.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
Hattiesburg Eye Clinic
Hattiesburg, Mississippi
06.2007 - 06.2023
- Measured visual acuity, eye pressure, and pupil response during exams.
- Tested patients' visual fields and ocular motility and completed full patient work-ups.
- Performed ophthalmic testing, including visual acuity, refraction, color vision and depth perception testing.
- Administered ophthalmic drops and ointments for treatment or to aid in diagnostics.
- Educated patients on proper use of drops and lenses, ensuring understanding of follow-up instructions for effective post-exam care.
- Instructed patients on how to properly insert and remove contact lenses.
- Documented clinical findings in electronic health records.
- Collected essential medical information and documented data in EHR platform.
- Obtained and recorded the patient medical history and operated ophthalmic equipment.
- Prepared patients for ophthalmic testing and physician evaluations.
- Sterilized exam rooms and maintained ophthalmic instruments.
- Assisted the doctor in preparing for surgeries by sterilizing instruments and setting up operating room equipment.
- Coordinated patient flow and optimized front desk scheduling to enhance clinic efficiency at Hattiesburg Eye Clinic.
- Scheduled patient appointments efficiently to optimize clinic workflow. verified insurance and informed patients of important points such as pre-surgery restrictions.
- Reviewed patient histories prior to scheduled appointments to ensure accuracy of information.
- Educated patients about the importance of regular eye exams for maintaining good vision health.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients or their families in person or over the phone.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay abreast of advancements in ophthalmic technology and techniques.
- Coordinated patient referrals to appropriate healthcare professionals.
- Conducted comprehensive patient histories, including visual acuity, lensometry, and keratometry measurements.
- Collaborated with physician to address preliminary examination issues, providing critical insights to enhance appointment outcomes.
- Led patients to exam rooms, collected medical histories and asked questions regarding health and current medications to provide physicians with optimal initial data.
Patient Account Representative
Hattiesburg Eye Clinic
Hattiesburg, Mississippi
06.2007 - 06.2023
- Managed patient accounts for eye clinic billing and insurance records.
- Reviewed claims and corrected patient billing discrepancies.
- Verified insurance coverage and updated account information.
- Resolved billing questions with patients, providers, and insurance carriers.
- Posted payments and reconciled account balances in practice systems.
- Processed account adjustments and maintained accurate financial records.
- Analyzed claims denials from third party payers and identified potential solutions for reimbursement.
- Researched discrepancies in patient accounts to determine appropriate resolution.
- Verified accuracy of medical coding for services rendered by healthcare providers.
- Compared statements against patient files.
Surgical Technologist
Hattiesburg Eye Clinic
Hattiesburg, Mississippi
06.2007 - 06.2023
- Assisted surgeons during eye surgeries at Hattiesburg Eye Clinic.
- Assisted surgeon by passing instruments and sterile supplies throughout the operation.
- Prepared and maintained a sterile field for surgical procedures.
- Followed infection control protocols and operating room safety standards.
- Positioned patients on the operating table and covered with sterile drapes to maintain a sterile environment.
- Set up equipment, tools, and supplies for procedures, organizing instruments according to surgeons' preferences for efficiency.
- Managed inventory of surgical supplies to ensure availability for procedures. and maintained surgical inventory to ensure readiness for daily procedures.
- Supported surgical team communication during fast-paced ophthalmic workflow.
- Communicated effectively with surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists, and scrub techs while performing duties in the OR environment.
Education
Associate of Arts - Surgical Technician
Pearl River Community College
Hattiesburg, MS05-2007
Skills
- Ophthalmic testing
- Visual acuity
- Surgical assistance
- Surgical instrumentation
- EHR charting
- Insurance verification
- Medical billing
- Claims resolution
- Patient intake
Timeline
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
Hattiesburg Eye Clinic
06.2007 - 06.2023
Patient Account Representative
Hattiesburg Eye Clinic
06.2007 - 06.2023
Surgical Technologist
Hattiesburg Eye Clinic
06.2007 - 06.2023
Associate of Arts - Surgical Technician
Pearl River Community College