Elisma Swart
Ophthalmic Assistant | Front Office & Medical Administration Professional
Brackenfell,WC
Summary
Dedicated medical and ophthalmic support professional with 22 years of experience in reception, administration, and clinical support. Expertise includes patient history taking, diagnostic testing, billing, and assisting with procedures. Committed to delivering high-quality patient care and ensuring efficient practice operations.
Overview
2
2
Languages
4
4
Certifications
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Ophthalmic Assistant / Front Office Manager
Dr Laurens van der Merwe
07.2022 - Current
- Reception and patient administration
- Medical history taking
- Keratometry and biometry
- Pentacam
- Visual acuity testing
- IOP readings
- OCT testing
- Visual field analysis
- Lensometry
- Assisting with minor procedures and in theatre
- Theatre scheduling and preparation
- Billing and invoicing
- Medical aid processing
- Stock ordering and stock control
- Month end
- Quotes, filing, and reporting
Secretary / Medical Administration
Dr Sangita Dalla
08.2014 - 06.2022
- Theatre lists and scheduling
- Medical aid administration
- Reception and administration
- Invoicing and quotations
- Debtors management
- Statistics reporting
Secretary / Reception & Ophthalmic Support
Dr Deon De Wet
05.2008 - 07.2014
- Reception and administrative duties
- Contact lens fitting support
- Autorefraction
- Topography
- OCT
- Visual field testing
- Lensometry
- Assisting with minor procedures
- Medical aid administration
- Debtors, creditors, invoicing, and stock management
Front line officer
Burger Optometrists (Spec-Savers Durbanville)
06.2004 - 05.2008
- Managed accounts receivable and payable
- Invoicing and quotations
- Medical aid processing
- Sales support
- Monitored inventory levels and placed orders
- Dispensing assistance
- Filing and administration
Education
Matric - Grade 12
Northlink College
Skills
Ophthalmic assistance
OCT & diagnostic testing
Patient care & communication
Medical administration
Billing management
Medical aid processing
Patient scheduling
Theatre coordination
Reception management
Stock control
Multitasking & time management
Certification
First Aid Certificate (2000)
Timeline
Ophthalmic Assistant / Front Office Manager
Dr Laurens van der Merwe
07.2022 - Current
Secretary / Medical Administration
Dr Sangita Dalla
08.2014 - 06.2022
Secretary / Reception & Ophthalmic Support
Dr Deon De Wet
05.2008 - 07.2014
Front line officer
Burger Optometrists (Spec-Savers Durbanville)
06.2004 - 05.2008
Matric - Grade 12
Northlink College