Brenda Milewski
Arlington,Texas
Summary
Detail-oriented Certified Ophthalmic Technician offering many years of healthcare experience and passion for delivering quality care. Builds rapport with patients and explains procedures and treatments in easy-to-understand terminology.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Ophthalmic Technician
Ophthalmology Associates of Greater Annapolis
Fort Worth, Texas
01.2017 - Current
- Obtained and recorded patient medical history and operated ophthalmic equipment.
- Operated imaging equipment such as fundus cameras and OCT systems while adhering to safety regulations.
- Interacted with eye care providers to facilitate patient treatment goals.
- Explained procedures in easy-to-understand terminology to patients and their families.
- Performed comprehensive ophthalmic exams, including visual acuity, refraction, intraocular pressure measurements and slit lamp biomicroscopy.
- Performed a wide range of diagnostic tests such as OCT, visual fields, IOL Master, A-Scan and fundus photography.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgical procedures such as laser treatments and other in-office eye surgeries.
- Transferred knowledge by training ophthalmic assistants, technicians and interns.
Certified Ophthalmic Technician
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
, NH
02.2016 - 01.2017
- Communicated with patients to obtain and document medical histories.
- Utilized electronic medical records systems to enter patient data, improving clinic efficiency and record-keeping accuracy.
- Obtained and recorded patient medical history and operated ophthalmic equipment.
- Operated imaging equipment such as fundus cameras and OCT systems while adhering to safety regulations.
- Interacted with eye care providers to facilitate patient treatment goals.
Certified Ophthalmic Technician
Total Eyecare and Eyewear Gallery
Duncanville, Texas
03.2014 - 02.2016
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Transferred knowledge by training ophthalmic assistants, technicians and interns.
- Screened patients for issues and eye diseases, checking visual acuity, color plates, pupil dilation and papillary function.
- Authorized refills for patient prescriptions, keeping careful track of medications and side effects.
- Performed comprehensive ophthalmic exams, including visual acuity, refraction, intraocular pressure measurements and slit lamp biomicroscopy.
- Performed a wide range of diagnostic tests such as OCT, visual fields, and fundus photography.
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
Carter Eye Center
Dallas, Texas
02.2012 - 02.2014
- Performed a wide range of diagnostic tests such as OCT, visual fields, and fundus photography.
- Assisted ophthalmologists with minor office procedures and surgeries, ensuring sterile technique and patient comfort.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgical procedures such as laser treatments and other in-office eye surgeries.
- Transferred knowledge by training ophthalmic assistants, technicians and interns.
- Performed comprehensive ophthalmic exams, including visual acuity, refraction, intraocular pressure measurements and slit lamp biomicroscopy.
Education
High School Diploma -
Arp High School
Arp, TX05-1996
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Bossier Parish Community College
Bossier City, LASome College (No Degree) - General Studies
Tyler Junior College
Tyler, TXSkills
- Clinical assessment
- Hands-on clinical instruction
- Leadership and mentoring
- Intraocular pressure measurement
- Slit-lamp biomicroscopy
- Obtaining medical histories
- Refractometry
- Preoperative preparation
- Corneal topography
Certification
- JCAHPO COA 2012
- JCAHPO COT 2015
- VISx Certified
- Intralase Certified
- iDesign Certified
Accomplishments
- Instructor at JCAHPO Continuing Education Dallas, Tx 2019
- Instructor at JCAHPO ACE San Francisco 2019
Timeline
Certified Ophthalmic Technician
Ophthalmology Associates of Greater Annapolis
01.2017 - Current
Certified Ophthalmic Technician
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
02.2016 - 01.2017
Certified Ophthalmic Technician
Total Eyecare and Eyewear Gallery
03.2014 - 02.2016
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
Carter Eye Center
02.2012 - 02.2014
- JCAHPO COA 2012
- JCAHPO COT 2015
- VISx Certified
- Intralase Certified
- iDesign Certified
High School Diploma -
Arp High School
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Bossier Parish Community College
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Tyler Junior College
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