Elixir
Janette Wright
Ophthalmic Assistant
Pretoria
Summary
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant with years of experience supporting care excellence in busy ophthalmology clinics. Works with physicians and nurses in diagnostic tests, evaluating patients suffering from diverse ailments. Expert in visual field and ocular mobility testing, contributing to patient care and wellness. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilising interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Ophthalmic Assistant
Pretoria Eye Institute
06.2005 - Current
- Provided comprehensive support during emergency situations requiring immediate intervention or coordination of care amongst multiple providers within the healthcare facility.
- Promoted positive public relations for the practice through exceptional interpersonal skills when interacting with patients and their families.
- Maintained inventory of medical supplies and tools to address needs of patients.
- Reviewed surgical plans and patient charts in order to prepare correct paperwork.
- Enhanced clinic efficiency by maintaining clean and organized examination rooms, ensuring proper equipment functionality.
- Ensured accurate patient records by diligently updating electronic health information systems with test results and medical histories.
- Administered eye medications for dilation and treatment.
- Continuously updated professional skillset through active participation in continuing education programs related to ophthalmic healthcare and patient care techniques.
- Checked patient vision, field, fundus, and other aspects for ophthalmologist.
- Noted present complaints, medications and vital statistics like blood pressure and pulse rate.
- Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to changing schedules or unforeseen circumstances to ensure uninterrupted delivery of high-quality eye care services to patients.
- Regularly attended industry conferences and workshops to stay informed about new developments in eye care technology and best practices for providing excellent patient care.
- Obtained optical pressures, checked visual acuities and administered slit lamp exams to identify issues.
- Developed strong rapport with patients, fostering trust and positive relationships that contributed to their overall satisfaction with the clinic.
- Assisted in the diagnosis of ocular conditions by performing various tests such as visual acuity measurements, tonometry readings, and optical coherence tomography scans.
- Administered ophthalmic drops and ointments, focusing on patient comfort.
- Contributed to a collaborative team environment through effective communication with ophthalmologists, nurses, and other staff members.
- Supported ophthalmologists during surgical procedures by preparing patients for surgery, sterilizing instruments, and passing required tools efficiently.
- Operated and maintained ophthalmic equipment in alignment with safety procedures.
- Obtained and recorded patient medical history and past ocular history.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing thorough pre-examination assessments and assisting with diagnostic tests.
- Used Lensometer to measure and record lens power of existing prescriptive spectacles.
- Measured intraocular pressure using Goldman and Tonopen tonometry process.
- Explained pre- and post-operative procedures to patients and carefully reviewed surgical plans.
- Measured and recorded visual acuity and color vision testing.
- Applied eye medications and drops to dilate pupils in preparation for examinations.
- Performed visual field testing to measure patients' peripheral vision to determine any visual field loss.
- Conducted tonometry testing to measure pressure inside patient's eye to determine presence of glaucoma
- Gathered patient histories, took measurements and completed diagnostic tests as part of detailed ophthalmic evaluations.
- Promoted positive and smooth patient flow throughout facility, encouraging more efficient operations and boosting patient satisfaction.
- Worked well with patients, staff, and manufacturer representatives to carry out successful office- and patient-related work each day.
- Cleaned or sterilized ophthalmic or surgical instruments.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hoërskool Jacobsdal
Jacobsdal, South Africa 04.2001 -
No Degree - Ophthalmic Assistant's Course Level 1
Ophthalmological Society of South Africa
04.2001 -
No Degree - Ophthalmic Assistant's Course Level 2
Ophthalmological Society of South Africa
04.2001 -
Skills
Visual acuity testing
Color vision testing
Glaucoma screening
Optical Coherence Tomography
Software
GoodX
Timeline
Ophthalmic Assistant
Pretoria Eye Institute
06.2005 - Current
High School Diploma -
Hoërskool Jacobsdal
04.2001 -
No Degree - Ophthalmic Assistant's Course Level 1
Ophthalmological Society of South Africa
04.2001 -
No Degree - Ophthalmic Assistant's Course Level 2
Ophthalmological Society of South Africa
04.2001 -
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