Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Extracurricular Activities
References
Languages
Timeline
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Jessica Vuong

Canley Heights,Australia

Summary

Managed surgical scheduling for Managing Director, optimising procedure coordination and efficiency. Conducted pre- and post-operative assessments for cataract & glaucoma surgeries, ensuring comprehensive patient care. Insightful Orthoptist known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Excel at communication, problem-solving, and adaptability to meet individual patient needs. Committed to using these skills to provide exceptional care and support in a clinical setting.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Orthoptist

Eye Associates
Sydney, Australia
10.2023 - Current
  • Manage the surgical list of the Managing Director, ensuring efficient scheduling and coordination of procedures.
  • Perform pre- and post-operative assessments for cataract and retinal surgeries.
  • Coordinate diagnostic imaging and ensure timely reporting for surgical planning.
  • Calibrate and maintain ophthalmic diagnostic equipment (e.g., OCT, fundus camera, visual field machines).
  • Triage patient referrals and prioritise urgent cases in collaboration with ophthalmologists.
  • Assist in intravitreal injections, maintaining a high standard of sterile techniques and infection control.
  • Assist in administrative tasks such as appointment scheduling, file management, and billing support when needed.

Retail Assistant

Lowes Liverpool
Liverpool, Australia
10.2019 - Current
  • Engaged positively with each customer, providing professional and polite support for sales and service needs.
  • Restocked merchandise and promoted special items.
  • Managed POS operations and processed transactions and returns.
  • Maintained product knowledge and resolved customer inquiries.

Cafe Waitress

Cafe Lelunar
Liverpool, Australia
12.2017 - 08.2019
  • Handled payments and printed receipts accurately.
  • Restocked server areas and coordinated with kitchen staff.
  • Addressed customer concerns and completed operational checklists.

Hospital Volunteer

Braeside Hospital
Fairfield, Australia
09.2016 - 04.2019
  • Performed cleaning duties and escorted patients using wheelchairs.
  • Assisted in exercise classes and offered emotional support.

Teaching Assistant

Kumon
Cabramatta, Australia
10.2013 - 01.2017
  • Supported student learning in group and individual settings.
  • Maintained classroom safety and helped with lesson preparation and marking.

Education

Master of Orthoptics -

University of Technology Sydney
Ultimo
11.2023

Bachelor of Medical Science -

University of Technology Sydney
Ultimo
11.2021

High School Certificate -

Prairiewood High School
Prairiewood
11.2017

Skills

  • Surgical scheduling
  • Patient assessment
  • Ophthalmic imaging
  • Infection control
  • Referral triage
  • Diagnostic testing
  • Customer service
  • Team collaboration
  • Administrative support
  • Problem solving
  • Attention to detail

Extracurricular Activities

Social Media Manager for UTS Orthoptics Student Society 2023 Clean Up Australia Day 2022 Clean Up Australia Day 2021 Volunteered for The Heart Foundation Christmas Gift Wrapping 2017 Participated in Canteen National Bandana Day 2017

References

  • Professor Mark Gillies, Director, Eye Associates (Sydney), Professor of Retinal Therapeutics & Director of Research, Save Sight Institute, University of Sydney, 0412 060 313
  • Dr Felicia Adinanto, Lecturer at UTS and Board Member, Orthoptics Australia, Felicia.adinanto@uts.edu.au, (02) 9514 4123

Languages

  • English
  • Vietnamese

Timeline

Orthoptist

Eye Associates
10.2023 - Current

Retail Assistant

Lowes Liverpool
10.2019 - Current

Cafe Waitress

Cafe Lelunar
12.2017 - 08.2019

Hospital Volunteer

Braeside Hospital
09.2016 - 04.2019

Teaching Assistant

Kumon
10.2013 - 01.2017

Master of Orthoptics -

University of Technology Sydney

Bachelor of Medical Science -

University of Technology Sydney

High School Certificate -

Prairiewood High School
Jessica Vuong