Tammy Roark
Dyer, IN *****
OBJECTIVE-To obtain a position in an Ophthalmology office or a hospital to utilize and challenge my specified skills.
ILLINOIS RETINA ASSOCIATES-1999-2011
OPTHALMIC ASSISTANT-Take detailed medical histories, vital signs, patient dilation, pre-operative and post-operative instructions, Humphrey visual field testing, potential acuity meter testing. Assisting with various injections, including intraocular injection. Assisting with laser treatments, patient education, triaging patient telephone calls. Medical disability forms. Scribing for 5 physicians.
SURGICAL COORDINATOR-2000-2004-All aspects of scheduling for approximately 250-300 surgeries a year for 5 physicians. Assisting patients in obtaining pre-admission testing, contacting Primary Care Physicians for pre-operative history and physicals, and direct contact with 3 hospitals.
CLINICAL RESEARCH COORDINATOR-2000-2010-Coordinate research for various drug companies in order to obtain FDA approval in new medications for macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and macular edema.
SOUTH CHICAGO EYE ASSOCIATES-1994-1999
OPHTHALMIC ASSISTANT/OPTICAL MANAGER/TRANSCRIPTIONIST-Detailed medical histories, corneal topography, tonometry, Humphrey visual field testing, A-scans, fundus photography, assisting patients with selection and dispensing of eye glasses, bi-and tri-focal measurements, measuring papillary distance, frame purchasing, arranging displays, and ordering. Contact lens instruction and dispensing. Transcription for 3 physicians.
R.L. BROOKS CONSTRUCTION-1987-1993
OFFICE MANAGER-Scheduling multiple jobs for a concrete contractor. Order concrete, payroll, accounts payable/receivable. All bookkeeping and preparation for tax returns.
STUDY AFFILIATIONS:
Anecortave Acetate in Exudative Age-Related Macular Degeneration-Alcon Laboratories
Retaane- Anecortave Acetate in Non-Exudative Age-Related Macular Degeneration-Alcon Laboratories
Visudyne in Early Retreeatment in Exudative Age Related Macular Degeneration-Novartis
Visudyne in Minimally Classic Age-Related Macular Degeneration-Novartis
Intravitreal Steroid Injection Study
Retrospective chart review for the results of Macugen in Exudative Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Start up of Macugen for Diabetic Macular Edema-OSI-Eyetech
COURSES
How to pass an FDA audit
Good Clinical Practice in Research
Medical Terminology
REFERENCES
Dr. James Ferguson-219-***-****
Marian Jacobs-Director of Imaging-708-***-****