Certified Ophhalmic Assistant

Angela Claxton

Lilburn, Georgia *****•***********@*****.***• (678) 683- 0019

~ Delivering Exceptional Ophthalmic Care ~

Performance Driven Certified Ophthalmic Assistant- offering over a decade of exceptional vision and patient care. Recognized by a billion dollar healthcare organization for excellent care for vision patients.

Thrives on utilizing communication skills to educate patients and deliver a superior patient experience. Currently finishing the certification for ophthalmic technician.

Core Competencies

• Electronic Medical Records/Centricity • Strategic Goal Setting

• Medical and Ophthalmic Terminology • Delivering Excellence in Patient and Customer Service

• HIPPA Compliance • Team Leadership and Communication

• Patient Onboarding • Preliminary Ocular Workups

• Coordination of Lab Results • Performs Manual Refractions

Notable Career Highlights

• Utilized and mastered the innovative Ocular vision equipment. Selected to train and onboard new hires on patient procedures.

• Collaborates with various physicians, patients and hospital staff to achieve an efficient work flow. Received numerous excellent performance appraisals.

• Has over 500+ hours of Certified Ophthalmic Assistant experience.

Professional Experience

Certified Ophthalmic Assistance/Vision Field Technician, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia 2007- Present

• Assisted with check in, registration, direct admits patient work queues.

• Assists ophthalmologists in medical and surgical eye care and patient eye treatment. Daily duties involve utilizing ocular equipment and performing vision measurements.

• Contributed to higher patient satisfaction rates by performing preliminary workups patients requiring vision care.

• Supported physicians by streamlining daily workflows and maximizing the EHR software. Managed updates to electronic medical records and provided vital appointment and insurance feedback to physicians.

• Delivers and performs slit lamp evaluations, over refraction exam, retinoscopy, keratometry, tonometry, color vision testing, visual acuity, field tests, eye drop administration, dressing and ointment administration.

• Monitors equipment efficacy, supply needs, examination room cleanliness and ensures compliance with all safety & quality initiatives.

• Perform routine treatment procedures including ocular motility skills (assess phoria vs tropia, Worth 4 - Dot testing, convergence testing, etc.), and completed basic contact lens evaluations.

Vision Works– Assistant Store Manager, Atlanta, GA 2005 - 2007

• Provided training, merchandising, and inventory management for a thriving optical practice.

• Managed overall operations and revenue and gained significant business and patient management skills.

Lens Crafter- Optician Technician, Atlanta, GA 2003 - 2005

• Delivered customer service and optical assistance to over 200+ patients.

• Accurately Input medical records data in to system and ensured all information on patient was current.

Training and Education

Achieved COA Certification 2016

COT- Fall 2020

Bachelor’s Degree – Business Administration/Minor Healthcare Administration Fall 2022

Technology: Centricity

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