Certified Ophthalmic Assistant/Photographer

Ophthalmic Technician/Photographer

Leah Kritzwiser

484-***-****

ad0tzq@r.postjobfree.com

*** ****** ***

Fountain Hill PA 18015

Employment History

Avesis

10400 N. 25th Ave, Suite 200 Phoenix, AZ 85021

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Provider Performance Improvement Specialist

Oversees and manages chart review related to Quality Measures. Works closely with Quality team peers, Clinical Team, and Provider Relations to contribute to the development, implementation, and management of an objective, data driven Provider Performance Improvement Program (PPI).

●Provider Performance

●Provider Incentives

●Provider Education

●Client Audit over site

●HEDIS Measure Education

Mid Atlantic Retina

5325 Northgate Dr

Bethlehem PA 18017

Working with Mid Atlantic as Lead Ophthalmic Technician, the lead Retinal Surgeons in the nation absolutely helped expand my knowledge and become a better technician. I worked closely with the research department as an Ophthalmic Photographer honed my skills recognizing retinal disease and the effect of treatment with retinal imaging while patients underwent treatment with research medication. In addition, collaborating closely with physicians as an ophthalmic scribe paying close diligence while documenting. Assisting physician in clinic for retinal procedures including intravitreal injections retinal lasers.

Responsibilities

First go to for any clinical issues requiring a manager

Coding and Billing inquiries for any office procedure (vitreous injection, in office laser)

Detailed chart documentation

Auditing Charts

Specialty Pharmacy Medication

Fundus Photography/Clinic and Research Trials

FA/Clinic and Research Trials

OCT/Clinic and Research Trials

Scribing

Vision Intake

Patient Paperwork/Forms Short Term Disability/FMLA

6/2015-7/2016

Bethlehem Eye Associates

610-***-****

Dr. Robert Keiti

8th Ave Bethlehem PA 18018

I thoroughly enjoyed collaborating with the physicians at BEA. Working closely with Glaucoma/Cataract specialist Dr. Eugene Saravitz as his scribe, IOL calculation, IOP monitoring and post-operative slit lamp exams.

Responsibilities:

IOP Applanation

Slit Lamp Exams

Refraction

OCT Scans

Corneal Pachymetry

Kerotometry

A-scans

Fundus Photography

Lehigh Eye Specialist

8/2012- 6/2015

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant

Testing and patient work ups. While in this position I've grown well to adapt with ocular anatomy and testing. A high paced office environment heavy patient load both surgical follow ups and general checkups. Extensive AMD,Diabetic Retniopathy, Dilated diabetic exams, Glaucoma studies. Interpreting Visual Field test,OCT ONFL and Macular.

IOP Applanation

Slit Lamp Exams

Refraction

OCT Scans

Corneal Pachymetry

Kerotometry

Ultrasound B-Scans, A-scans

Fundus Angiogram with and without ICG

Fundus Photography

March 2003 - June 2009

St Luke’s Physician Group

Position

Medical Assistant

Responsibilities

Assisting physicians during clinical procedures, prior authorization for clinical procedures, filing, medical coding and scheduling appointments.

Accomplishments

During my employment at St Luke’s I received trading on medical computer programs, patient satisfaction, troubleshooting and medical billing.

Education

Joint Commission Ophthalmology

COA

June 2012

Pleasant Valley High School

Graduated 2000

Diploma

Monroe County Career Inst.

Clinical/Adimin procedures

Graduated 2003

Empire Beauty School

Graduated 2006

References

Dr. David DeRose 610-***-****

Karina Johnson 610-***-****

Michele Skibo 610-***-****

Julia Radwan 716-***-****

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