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Lauren Dillard Chery, COA, OSC

Savage

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
7
7
Certifications

Work History

Lead Ophthalmic Refractive Surgery Technician

The Arora Group
06.2017 - 12.2023
  • Assist surgeons with approximately 800 SMILE, LASIK, and PRK cases annually by anticipating their needs during procedures and guiding them through complex cases by troubleshooting complications that may arise
  • Train new technicians on surgical duties, pre-and post-operative patient workups, refractions, and the correct use of ophthalmic diagnostic and laser equipment
  • Extensive experience with cornea and refractive equipment including iFs Intralase and Visumax Femtosecond lasers, Visx Star 4, Arcscan Insight 100, Zeiss Corneal Atlas topography, Oculus Pentacam, Avedro KXL System
  • Conduct a weekly virtual informed consent briefing through Microsoft Teams for patients to provide post-operative medication instructions and to answer all questions regarding their respective procedures
  • Participant of both the Military iDesign PRK Research Study and the Longitudinal Assessment of Corneal Collagen Cross-linking Among U.S. Military Service Members Research Study


Certified Ophthalmic Assistant/Ophthalmic Scribe

Chesapeake Eye Care & Laser Center
03.2013 - 06.2017
  • Conducted full patient workups and performed diagnostic testing for a team of eight physicians within the subspecialties of Cataract, Retina, Dry Eye, Glaucoma, Cornea, and Oculoplastics
  • Accurately documented physicians' findings, OCT/HVF interpretations, and coded approximately 50-60 ophthalmic exams on a daily basis to prevent issues with patient billing and delay of doctor's reimbursement of services from insurance
  • Integral member of the clinic's dry eye team in which patients underwent specific testing for dry eye syndrome and MGD and were given an individualized treatment plan
  • Anticipated physicians needs and set up and assisted in minor office procedures including intravitreal injections, Botox and filler, eyelid lesion biopsies and excisions, retinal laser procedures, dry eye Lipiflow treatments, suture removals, and probing and irrigations
  • Triaged phone calls from patients, referring doctors, and outside ophthalmic industry professionals

Optometric Technician

Doctors On Sight Optometrists
09.2011 - 03.2013
  • Aided the general manager in overseeing daily operations including monitoring retail sales, handling patient concerns, and working together with the optometrist to ensure customer satisfaction
  • Recommended specific frames, lenses and lens coatings to suit customer's needs based on their refractive error
  • Answered all vision insurance related questions including explanation of benefits relating to exam, frames and lens coverage


Eyewear Consultant

LensCrafters
04.2009 - 09.2011
  • Advised customers with selecting their frame and lens options while catering to their visual needs
  • Received personal recognition from the corporate Vice President of Sales Operations for providing exceptional customer service

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
New Brunswick, NJ
09.2006 - 05.2011

Certification

IDesign Advanced Studio Wavefront System, J&J 2020

Timeline

Lead Ophthalmic Refractive Surgery Technician

The Arora Group
06.2017 - 12.2023

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant/Ophthalmic Scribe

Chesapeake Eye Care & Laser Center
03.2013 - 06.2017

Optometric Technician

Doctors On Sight Optometrists
09.2011 - 03.2013

Eyewear Consultant

LensCrafters
04.2009 - 09.2011

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
09.2006 - 05.2011

IDesign Advanced Studio Wavefront System, J&J 2020

Visumax Basic and Flap Application, Zeiss 2019

Visumax SMILE Application, Zeiss 2019

Star S4 IR Excimer Laser System Operator, J&J 2017

IntraLase iFs Laser System, J&J 2017

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant, JCAHPO 2016

Ophthalmic Scribe Certified, JCAHPO 2015

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