Yessenia Souffront
Goldens Bridge
Summary
Knowledgeable Certified Ophthalmic Assistant with a solid background in Ophthalmology. Proven ability to assist in clinical settings and support ophthalmologists in delivering quality eye care. Demonstrated proficiency in eye examination, patient care, diagnostic testing and able to assist in ophthalmic procedures.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
Optum
Mount Kisco, NY
01.2022 - Current
- Assisted with Ophthalmic work ups such as achieving HPI, Chief complaint, PFSH (Past, Family, and/or Social History), ROS (Review of System)
- Conducted eye examinations from obtaining Visual Acuity; Distance/Near, Refractions with Auto Refractor and Phoropters
- Performed External exam such as confrontation fields, Pupils, Anterior chamber examination,
- Checked Intraocular pressure (IOP) with various methods such as Slit lamps, Tonometer and iCare, followed by Dilation of the eyes
- Performed Ophthalmic testing, including Field of Vision test, OCTs of the Macula, Optic Nerve and Anterior Segment, IOL Master, Corneal Topography, B-Scans and Pachymetry
- Assisted with sending Prescriptions and triaging patient calls/scheduling emergency visits
Ophthalmic Technician
Sight MD
Harrison, NY
08.2018 - 12.2021
- Worked along Pediatric, Retina and Glaucoma Specialist, General Ophthalmologist and Optometrist
- Assisted with Ophthalmic work ups such as achieving HPI, Chief complaint, PFSH (Past, Family, and/or Social History), ROS (Review of System)
- Triaging urgent calls, sending prescription medications for Cataract Surgery, assisted with Prior Authorization forms
- Assisted in minor surgical procedures such as punctual plug placement, Chalazion removals and setting up for Lasers such as YAG Cap, Iridotomy and PRPs
- Performed Refractions, slit lamps examination such as IOP check and dictating visual findings in the External Exam and the Anterior Chamber
- Assist with preparations and dictation for Retinal Injections to be administered such as Avastin, Eylea, Vabysmo etc.
Ophthalmic Technician
Fromer Eye Centers
Bronx, NY
02.2014 - 07.2018
- Assisted with Ophthalmic work ups such as achieving HPI, Chief complaint, PFSH (Past, Family, and/or Social History), ROS (Review of System)
- Performed External exam such as confrontation fields, Pupils, Anterior chamber examination, as well as cleaning/rinsing the post surgical eye after Cataract and Retinal Surgeries
- Checked Intraocular pressure (IOP) with various methods such as Slit lamps, Tonometer and iCare, followed by Dilation of the eyes
- Provided patient education on proper use of contact lenses IE: CL training
- Assisted with Autoclave and Sanitizing of all instruments
- Assisted with Post-op instructions as well as prescriptions for post-op medications IE: Post Lasers, Post Cataract surgery, Post retina surgeries
- Assisted with extensive examinations such as Fluorescein Angiography (FAs), Specular Microscopy for cells check, External Photos, Electroretinogram (ERG), amongst all other general exams.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Mandl School-The College of Allied Health
New York06-2026
Skills
- Instrument Sterilization
- Ophthalmic testing/Imaging
- Patient Scheduling/Triaging
- Patient Care
- Minor Surgical assisting
- CPR
- Medication Administration
- Manifest Refraction
Certification
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA)
Languages
English
Spanish
Timeline
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
Optum
01.2022 - Current
Ophthalmic Technician
Sight MD
08.2018 - 12.2021
Ophthalmic Technician
Fromer Eye Centers
02.2014 - 07.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Mandl School-The College of Allied Health