Sara Carr
Bluff City
Summary
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant with strong expertise in patient care, diagnostic testing, and clinical procedures. Adept at collaborating with medical teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Reliable, adaptable, and results-driven with focus on precision and patient satisfaction. Skilled in maintaining high standards in fast-paced environments. Currently in the process of obtaining Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) certification; written exam successfully completed and awaiting results of the skills assessment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
Johnson City Eye Clinic
08.2021 - Current
- Assisted with patient screenings and preliminary examinations, ensuring accurate data collection.
- Scribed for various ophthalmology specialties including Retina, Glaucoma, Pediatrics, Oculoplastics, and Cornea.
- Facilitated ophthalmologists with intravitreal injections and minor procedures.
- Educated patients on eye care procedures and post-operative instructions, enhancing patient understanding.
- Conducted visual acuity tests and basic diagnostic assessments, contributing to comprehensive patient evaluations.
- Conducted visual field testing for early detection of glaucoma, enabling timely intervention and treatment.
- Safeguarded patient privacy, adhering to HIPAA regulations while handling sensitive information.
- Oversaw processing of short-term disability and FMLA paperwork for 11 healthcare providers.
- Oversaw daily activities in a clinic handling 400 patient visits.
- Managed 50 patient consultations daily alongside an ophthalmologist.
- Documented patient medical history and information utilizing ModMed with commitment to accuracy.
- Assisted ophthalmologists in providing quality care by preparing patients for examination and procedures.
- Administered ophthalmic drops and ointments, focusing on patient comfort.
- Obtained optical pressures, checked visual acuities and administered slit lamp exams to identify issues.
- Presented preliminary medical evaluation of clinical patients, delivering comprehensive reports to physicians.
- Performed critical measurements for surgical cases, contributing to favorable outcomes in vision correction procedures.
- Measured intraocular pressure using Goldman and Tonopen tonometry process.
- Explained pre- and post-operative procedures to patients and carefully reviewed surgical plans.
- Triaged phone calls from patients and outside contacts and handled in order of importance.
- Applied eye medications and drops to dilate pupils in preparation for examinations.
- Administered visual acuity tests to measure patient ability to see clearly at different distances and identify visual impairments.
- Instilled anesthetic drops and assisted in laser treatments and minor procedures.
- Used Lensometer to measure and record lens power of existing prescriptive spectacles.
- Measured and recorded visual acuity and color vision testing.
- Recorded patient history to help ophthalmologists determine diagnoses and treatment plans.
- Identified issues during preliminary exam and addressed concerns with physician.
- Gathered patient histories, took measurements and completed diagnostic tests as part of detailed ophthalmic evaluations.
- Provided patients with detailed instructions for pre- and post-op care under physician supervision to promote healing and optimal recovery strategies.
- Submitted patient statements and medical billing to insurance companies.
- Managed high-volume workload while maintaining exceptional attention to detail for precise data input into the medical billing system.
- Analyzed and coded medical records for accuracy and compliance with industry standards.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to resolve coding discrepancies and ensure proper documentation.
- Managed high-volume workloads effectively by prioritizing tasks according to urgency and importance while maintaining strict attention to detail.
- Documented complete information about examinations, treatment plans, lab results, and other details directly into charts.
- Charted patient encounters by recording information such as diagnosis, treatments, and prescriptions.
- Reduced physician workload by taking on additional administrative tasks as needed, such as retrieving laboratory results and organizing patient files.
- Enhanced patient care by diligently transcribing physician-patient interactions during medical examinations.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure timely completion of all necessary documentation, facilitating proper billing and reimbursement processes.
Pharmacy Technician
Boones Creek Pharmacy
05.2018 - 08.2021
- Managed medication inventory to ensure accuracy and compliance with state regulations.
- Prepared and dispensed prescription medications while verifying patient information for safety.
- Assisted pharmacists in counseling patients on medication usage and potential side effects.
- Trained new pharmacy technicians on operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Maintained accurate records of controlled substances to comply with regulatory requirements.
- Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
- Enhanced pharmacy workflow by assisting pharmacists with medication dispensing, labeling, and packaging.
- Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
- Entered and processed patients' prescriptions into internal system.
- Streamlined prescription processing with accurate data entry and verification of patient information.
- Ensured patient safety by strictly following drug storage guidelines, including proper temperature and light exposure control.
- Ordered medicines daily to replenish stock and increase inventory in anticipation of need.
- Expedited insurance claim resolutions by liaising with healthcare providers and insurance companies on patients'' behalf.
- Assisted in management of prescription deliveries, improving patient convenience.
- Assisted pharmacists in preparing and dispensing medications to ensure patient safety.
Education
No Degree - Special Education
Lee University
Cleveland, TNSkills
- Visual field testing
- Visual acuity testing
- Phoropter operation
- Optical coherence tomography
- Medical history taking
- Refractive error measurement
- Ocular motility assessment
- Lensometry proficiency
- Eye pressure monitoring
- Ophthalmic scribe
- Pupil evaluation
- Ocular disease management
- Chart documentation
- Medical history obtainment
- Minor surgery assistance
- Ophthalmologist support
- Retinal procedure assistance
- Telephone triage
- Multitasking Abilities
- Adaptability
- Analytical thinking
Timeline
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
Johnson City Eye Clinic
08.2021 - Current
Pharmacy Technician
Boones Creek Pharmacy
05.2018 - 08.2021
No Degree - Special Education
Lee University
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