Training for ophthalmic personnel
Training Topics
Ophthalmic Theory
Ocular and basic systemic anatomy
Ocular and systemic disease processes
Documentation in medical records
Ophthalmic lasers and premium IOLs
Ophthalmic Technical Skills
History-taking
Visual acuity ophthalmic training
Manual lensometry
Plus or minus refractometry
Slit lamp biomicroscopy
Pupil assessment
Confrontational visual field
Applanation tonometry
Amsler grid
Motility
Manual keratometry
Dilation and drops used
Ishihara color testing
More Options
Retinoscopy-plus and minus cylinder
Pachymetry
Topography
Optical coherence tomography
Prism correction in glasses
IOL Master
Checking instrument calibration
Your trainer
Denese A. Smith, AAS, COT, COE, OSC
I have over 30 years experience in the ophthalmology field. I am a certified ophthalmic executive, ophthalmic technician and scribe. I attended Indiana University, Oakton Community College and graduated from Triton College.
I am a former site manager and evaluator for the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology for the technician certification exam.
The scope of my experience includes the areas of general ophthalmology, refractive surgery, electrophysiology, cornea, pediatrics, oculoplastics, retina and glaucoma. I have worked in both private and university-based settings.
I am well-versed in the day to day operations of an ophthalmic office including scheduling, billing and coding, revenue management, contract negotiations, staff training , policy and procedure development and implementation.
Professional Organization Affiliations
American Academy of Ophthalmic Executives
American Society of Ophthalmic Administrators
Illinois Medical Group Management Association
Health Practice Advisors, Chicago
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