Beth Ann Swetland-Pilati
River Forest,IL
Summary
Highly skilled Managing Optometrist with proven expertise in ocular disease diagnosis and patient counseling. Demonstrated success in enhancing practice management and patient care through innovative solutions and interdisciplinary collaboration. Excelled in staff training and EMR advancements, significantly improving operational efficiency and patient satisfaction. Highly motivated to fulfill the Board Certification requirement.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Managing Optometrist
Eye 2 Eye Vision Center
Joliet, IL
03.2021 - Current
- Bringing my medical billing knowledge from Gottlieb Eye Center has increased both the billing of medical claims and the reimbursement from insurance payors. This has had a significant increase in overall revenue to the practice.
- Extensive Office Mate software knowledge with continued involvement in reimbursement compliance.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals in order to coordinate care for complex cases.
- Reviewed charts prior to appointments in order to ensure accuracy of patient information entered into EHR system.
- Diagnosed and assisted in treatment of ocular disease. Implementing a Dry Eye Clinic for advanced corneal disease. This includes meeting with both vendors and surrounding-area physicians who do not offer these services.
- Diagnosed and assisted in treatment of ocular disease.
- Reported any adverse events or reactions to medication quickly and accurately.
- Provided referrals when necessary to specialists who can provide additional services or treatments not available in the practice setting.
- Provided patients with information on their overall ocular health and vision status.
- Determined remedial alternatives and discussed and interpreted findings with patients.
- Monitored patient progress over time by performing follow-up examinations.
- Performed comprehensive visual system examinations to determine extent of ocular disorders.
- Performed comprehensive eye exams, including refractions and visual field tests.
- Completed diagnostic and clinical testing and interpreted results to provide diagnoses.
- Developed treatment plans for individual patient cases based on medical history, physical exam findings, lab results, and imaging studies.
- Managed pre-operative evaluations for surgical procedures such as laser surgery or cataract extraction.
- Determined most appropriate tools and treatments for specific eye problems. Implemented a Specialty Contact Lens clinic using hybrid, scleral, and RGPs to treat ocular surface disorders, as well as keratoconus.
- Analyzed test results in order to diagnose diseases of the eye, such as glaucoma or cataracts.
- Stayed up-to-date on new developments in optometric medicine by attending conferences and seminars.
- Assisted other healthcare professionals in diagnosing complex ophthalmic issues through collaboration and consultation.
- Conducted diagnostic tests such as tonometry and pachymetry to measure intraocular pressure and corneal thickness.
- Utilized various software and tools to streamline processes and optimize performance.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
Adjunct Professor
College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, IL
01.2021 - Current
- Adjunct Faculty Professor for both the Eye Care Assistant Certification and Ophthalmic Technician Associate programs.
- Created online resources for use by both faculty and students to supplement traditional face-to-face instruction.
- Project lead on transferring all examinations from the current Blackboard platform into the ExamSoft platform.
- Chair responsibilities enable me to network with various disciplines within the College of DuPage, nearby ophthalmologists, and the community as a whole.
- Created lesson plans and developed instructional materials covering required topics and learning objectives.
- Encouraged students to actively participate in class through positive reinforcement and engagement techniques.
- Encouraged students to develop self-directed approaches to independent learning.
- Participated in continuing development and training to bolster professional teaching skills.
- Identified valuable online resources to use in conjunction with lectures and coursework.
- Designed exams, lecture material and writing assignments.
- Used exams, quizzes, and projects to assess how well students grasped learning material and concepts.
- Directed full classrooms of students to develop various kinds of research.
- Mentoring and sponsoring students into the HONOR program.
- Engaged in professional development activities such as attending workshops or seminars focused on teaching excellence.
- Integrated technology into the classroom environment to enhance instruction and facilitate communication with students.
- Documented student assignments, attendance, and test scores in online reporting systems.
- Developed and adjusted course syllabus according to curriculum and university guidelines.
- Participated in departmental meetings to discuss teaching strategies and professional development opportunities.
- Completed recordings via video and audio media of classroom lessons, tests and special instructions for online courses and use by special needs students.
- Advised students on academic issues such as course selection, major choice, career planning.
- Prepared, administered and graded exams and assignments to evaluate student progress.
- Delivered course lectures using modern technology to enhance student comprehension.
- Served on committees within the department related to policy changes or program updates.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
- Conducted testing of software and systems to ensure quality and reliability.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Updated and maintained databases with current information.
Staff Optometrist
Loyola University/Gottlieb Campus
Melrose Park, IL
07.2013 - 03.2021
- Hospital-based optometry in an inpatient setting. Trained and proficient in the use of EPIC electronic medical records.
Comfortable ordering medications, blood tests, imaging, and making medical referrals when appropriate. Excellent communication skills and extensive experience co-managing patients with other physicians. - Determined most appropriate tools and treatments for specific eye problems.
- Communicated with patients to obtain and document medical histories.
- Maintained accurate medical records documenting patient visits and treatments provided.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to discuss cases or refer patients when necessary.
- Developed treatment plans for ocular diseases such as glaucoma, macular degeneration and cataracts.
- Completed diagnostic and clinical testing and interpreted results to provide diagnoses.
Managing Optometrist
Gottlieb Eye Center
Melrose Park, IL
07.1999 - 03.2021
- Primary care optometry, within a busy, multifaceted ophthalmology practice. Emphasis on the management and treatment of ocular disease. Additional responsibilities include the management of the optical and optical staff.
- Extensive clinical experience managing glaucoma, dry eye disease, diabetic retinopathy, and age-related macular degeneration.
- On-call responsibilities include triaging patients and providing acute care, including after-hours care when appropriate.
Extensive experience in acute loss of vision, foreign body removal, conjunctivitis, retinal pathology, and glaucoma crisis.
Comfortable ordering the appropriate additional testing and referring to other healthcare providers when indicated. - The optical management position included interviewing potential employees, as well as discipline and termination when appropriate. Scheduling of staff. Practice management experience with outreach to the community to increase volume.
Managing inventory and bill reconciliation. Advance Compulink Computer Training and Implementation Skills. - Imaging experience, including OCT, performing B-scans, and fundus photography. Fluorescein angiography interpretation, as well as performing the series, including the injection of fluorescein dye. Experience dealing with adverse reactions to the FANG procedure.
- EPIC Refraction Workstation experience and training by the manufacturers in Florida. Advance program customization skills.
- LIPIFLOW. Trained in both the LipiScan procedure and performing the actual LIPIFLOW treatment.
- Post-operative examinations include post-cataract extraction, post-YAG, post-retinal laser, post-vitrectomy, post-corneal transplant, post-pterygium, post-strabismus, and post-intravitreal injections. Comfortable managing these patients, and referring back to the surgeon when indicated.
- Work closely with a retinal specialist to co-manage retinal disease.
- Work closely with a corneal specialist. Advanced corneal pathology experience, including extensive keratoconus and post-PKP fitting experience. Additional experience with PROKERA insertion.
- Comfortable-fitting RGP, aphakic lenses, post-corneal surgery lenses, and multifocal lenses.
- Low vision clinic with expertise in handheld devices and blind rehabilitation.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals in order to coordinate care for complex cases.
- Reviewed charts prior to appointments in order to ensure accuracy of patient information entered into EHR system.
- Diagnosed and assisted in treatment of ocular disease.
- Reported any adverse events or reactions to medication quickly and accurately.
- Employed telescopic and microscopic lenses for correction of sub-normal vision.
- Participated in research projects aimed at improving the diagnosis and treatment of ocular conditions.
- Provided referrals when necessary to specialists who can provide additional services or treatments not available in the practice setting.
- Determined remedial alternatives and discussed and interpreted findings with patients.
- Monitored patient progress over time by performing follow-up examinations.
- Performed comprehensive eye exams, including refractions and visual field tests.
- Performed comprehensive visual system examinations to determine extent of ocular disorders.
- Completed diagnostic and clinical testing and interpreted results to provide diagnoses.
- Developed treatment plans for individual patient cases based on medical history, physical exam findings, lab results, and imaging studies.
- Managed pre-operative evaluations for surgical procedures such as laser surgery or cataract extraction.
- Promoted healthy vision by counseling and educating patients.
- Documented patient care by charting patient condition and treatment in records.
- Determined most appropriate tools and treatments for specific eye problems.
- Used optometric equipment to conduct pre-testing and special testing.
- Adhered strictly to all applicable state laws governing optometric practice.
- Analyzed test results in order to diagnose diseases of the eye, such as glaucoma or cataracts.
- Stayed up-to-date on new developments in optometric medicine by attending conferences and seminars.
- Maintained accurate records of patient visits, diagnoses, treatments prescribed, medications administered.
- Assisted other healthcare professionals in diagnosing complex ophthalmic issues through collaboration and consultation.
Preceptor Physician
Illinois College of Optometry
Chicago, IL
06.2000 - 01.2021
- Preceptor physician for externs from the Illinois College of Optometry, who come to the Gottlieb Eye Center for their rotations.
Duties include supervising clinical performances, scheduling clinical observations, collecting assignments, maintaining proper liability paperwork, and evaluating grades. Excellent relationship with the administration at Illinois College of Optometry. - Facilitated the orientation process for incoming preceptees, ensuring they receive necessary training and resources.
- Committed passionately to student development through hands-on training.
Independent Contractor
US Vision
North Riverside, IL
11.1999 - 01.2020
- Independent Doctor of Optometry within a fast-paced retail setting. High levels of efficiency, while providing the patient with a personalized and positive experience. Extensive knowledge of product recommendations, and an understanding of the importance of these recommendations starting within the exam room, therefore increasing the capture rate. Comfortable understanding corporate monthly and quarterly goals.
- Kept client satisfaction high by consulting closely at various stages and incorporating important feedback.
- Determined consumer needs to provide products and services appealing to larger market.
- Brought in substantial word-of-mouth business based on quality of work and customer service skills.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Phlebotomy
State of Illinois
Chicago, IL01-2008
Residency Completion - Ocular Disease And Low Vision Rehabilitation
Jesse Brown VAMC And Hines VAMC
Chicago, IL07-1999
O.D. - Optometry
Illinois College of Optometry
Chicago, IL05-1998
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR06-1994
Exchange Program Completion - Microbiology
State University of New York, Stony Brook
Stony Brook, NY01-1992
Skills
- Diagnosis and treatments
- Eye examinations
- Ocular health evaluation
- Disorders examination
- Ocular disease diagnosis
- Dry eye management
- Eye infection treatment
- Surgery referrals
- Retinal imaging analysis
- Practice management
- Patient evaluations
- Patient counseling
- Glaucoma screening
- Optical coherence tomography
- Business administration
- Staff training
- Contact lens prescribing
- Medically necessary contact lens fitting, including hybrid, scleral, and RGP
- Insurance processing and reimbursement requirements
- EMR's advanced knowledge
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Managing Optometrist
Eye 2 Eye Vision Center
03.2021 - Current
Adjunct Professor
College of DuPage
01.2021 - Current
Staff Optometrist
Loyola University/Gottlieb Campus
07.2013 - 03.2021
Preceptor Physician
Illinois College of Optometry
06.2000 - 01.2021
Independent Contractor
US Vision
11.1999 - 01.2020
Managing Optometrist
Gottlieb Eye Center
07.1999 - 03.2021
Graduate Certificate - Phlebotomy
State of Illinois
Residency Completion - Ocular Disease And Low Vision Rehabilitation
Jesse Brown VAMC And Hines VAMC
O.D. - Optometry
Illinois College of Optometry
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
Oregon State University
Exchange Program Completion - Microbiology
State University of New York, Stony Brook
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