Kerry Allen
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant at Key-Whitman Eye Center- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Basic Life Support (BLS)
American Heart AssociationJan, 2020- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Key-Whitman Eye Center
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United States
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Medical Practices
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1 - 100 Employee
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Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
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Jan 2014 - Present
➤ Delivering consultation and sales of premium upgraded ophthalmic surgical implants, conducting evaluations, obtaining comprehensive patient medical and ocular histories, and assisting with office administration duties. ➤ Serving as the lead coordinator involved in hiring, training, performance reviews, and recommendations for termination. ➤ Completing diagnostic tests and generating optical images by electronic digital imaging, placing them in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) to be evaluated and record relevant medical data from the findings. ➤ Performing diagnostic testing to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of patients including performing preliminary ophthalmic work to explore the nature of patient complaints and current status at the request of the physician. ➤ Providing education to the patients, providing surgery pre-op and post-treatment as well as at-home care. ➤ Performing outside sales duties such as coordinating with the surgery centers to ensure necessary surgical device availability. ➤ Providing pharmaceutical knowledge including administrating eye medications and/or oral medications. ➤ Documenting patient encounters properly in accordance to compliance guidelines in electronic medical record software in a timely manner including updating records with daily treatment notes and evaluation documents. ➤ Providing educational and triage information to patients and their families, maintaining OSHA standards to ensure a sterilized, safe environment and HIPAA compliance standards for patient demographics or medical information. Show less
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OPHTHALMOLOGY ASSOCIATES
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United States
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Medical Practices
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1 - 100 Employee
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Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
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Aug 2000 - Feb 2013
➤ Hired and trained new staff, scheduled team members to ensure adequate coverage, provided ongoing coaching and performance evaluations as well as discipline or terminations, and held monthly staff meetings. ➤ Participated in the facilitation of pharmaceutical trial studies including screening and identifying potential study participants as well as referred patients to outside healthcare providers for further medical treatments. ➤ Assisted ophthalmologist with interoffice procedures and surgery center procedures including cataract surgery, glaucoma, LASIK and laser procedures. ➤ Collaborated with pharmaceutical, surgical, and diagnostic representatives to stay up to date with the most current ophthalmology supplies and medicines as well as maintained calibration and maintenance of diagnostic equipment. ➤ Performed a variety of eye care duties to assist eye care providers and doctors in the examination and treatment of eye disorders using knowledge of basic or advanced ophthalmic techniques and procedures. ➤ Actively sought information to understand patient circumstances, problems, expectations, or needs while building rapport and cooperative relationships and responding quickly to meet patient needs and resolve problems. ➤ Complied with all clinic quality, safety, and emergency policies or procedures and ensured patient safety in the preparation and provisioning of care related to medications, procedures, or infection prevention. Show less
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Collom & Carney Clinic Association
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United States
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Medical Practices
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1 - 100 Employee
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Administrative Management
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Mar 1998 - Aug 2000
➤ Communicated with local pharmacies, PCP's and all other optical related disciplines to maintain continuum of patient care and up to date medical records ➤ Scheduled patient appointments ➤ Assisted with staff recruitment and retention ➤ Trained new hires on systems, office procedures & processes ➤ Communicated with local pharmacies, PCP's and all other optical related disciplines to maintain continuum of patient care and up to date medical records ➤ Scheduled patient appointments ➤ Assisted with staff recruitment and retention ➤ Trained new hires on systems, office procedures & processes
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Education
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2014 - 2017
The University of Texas at Arlington
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Interdisciplinary Studies, Concentration in Marketing -
2011 - 2013
Tarrant County College
Associate of Arts - AA
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