Tammy Wells
Pfafftown
Summary
Energetic Certified Ophthalmic Assistant, skilled in testing and measuring eye functions to assist ophthalmologists in treating/diagnosing eye diseases and disorders. Superb problem-solving and time management skills with the ability to show compassion when working with patients.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
AHWFB
01.2019 - 05.2025
- Collected essential medical information and documented data in EHR platform.
- Tested patients' visual fields and ocular motility and completed full patient work-ups.
- Kept examination rooms, clinical areas and equipment clean and patient-ready.
- Administered ophthalmic drops and ointments for treatment or to aid in diagnostics.
- Obtained and recorded patient medical history and operated ophthalmic equipment.
- Observed pupils, visual acuteness, and extra-ocular movements to check patient status.
- Addressed issues noted during preliminary examinations with physician to provide important information and boost appointment success.
- Screened patients for issues and eye diseases, checking visual acuity, color plates, pupil dilation, and papillary function.
- Promoted healing and patient satisfaction by delivering detailed instructions for pre- and post-op eye care to patients as directed by physicians.
- Measured corneal curvature with keratometers or ophthalmometers to aid in diagnosis of conditions such as astigmatism.
- Leveraged strong interpersonal, communication and collaboration skills to relate successfully to diverse individuals, including patients and staff, on daily basis.
- Conducted tonometry or tonography tests to measure intraocular pressure.
- Followed all principles of asepsis and infection control to meet patient safety guidelines.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking Botox dosages when drawing up for physician to administer.
Ophthalmic Assistant
Hawthorne Eye Associates
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Obtain and record patient information in EMR.
- Refractometry
- Applanation tonometry, OCT, Fundus Photography, Biometry, and Visual Field testing.
- Minor surgery assists.
- Triage and scheduling patients.
Ophthalmic Assistant
Via Christi
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Minor surgery assists.
- Assisted in setting up the surgery room and assisting for procedures: blepharoplasties, ptosis repair, ectropion repair. Botox injections and Juviderm.
- I worked in a fast-paced environment while maintaining EMR for procedures.
- Auto-claved instruments for surgery.
- Visual Fields for ptosis evaluations.
Assistant Manager
Richard Picone
01.2009 - 01.2013
- Sold high end eyewear.
- Opened and closed the shop.
- Conducted inventory & inspections of work stations.
- Used facial symmetry training to aid in patients choice of eyewear.
- Educated patients on proper care for their eye wear.
Education
Davidson Community College
Lexington, NCSkills
- Proficient in Encompass (Epic)
- Innate ability to prioritize, plan and organize
- High level of compassion towards all assignments
- Proficient computer skills
- Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, persuasively and logically orally and in writing
- Able to work independently and thrive as part of a team
- Strong leadership skills and confident in directing, guiding and training others
- Skilled in ordering medication refills when necessary at the doctors discretion as well as complete prior authorizations that may be needed for those meds
- Accurately keep inventory while maintaining stock by ordering supplies and pharmaceuticals for the office
- Keep track of individual providers or see their schedules all together, on the EMR or printed
Certification
- COA
- CPR
- AED
Timeline
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
AHWFB
01.2019 - 05.2025
Ophthalmic Assistant
Hawthorne Eye Associates
01.2015 - 01.2019
Ophthalmic Assistant
Via Christi
01.2013 - 01.2015
Assistant Manager
Richard Picone
01.2009 - 01.2013
Davidson Community College
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