Brianda Fleischer, CPO
Rockville,CT
Summary
Experienced and certified through the AOA in helping clinical professionals diagnose and treat chronic and acute patient concerns. Well-organized and level-headed in both routine and emergency situations. Competent in using and monitoring equipment, updating records and comforting patients during difficult times.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Optometric Technician
Tolland Eye Care
Tolland , Connecticut
2023.06 - Current
- Documented customer prescriptions, wrote detailed work orders and collected payments to facilitate smooth appointments.
- Instructed customers on how to care for, insert and remove contact lenses during I&R classes.
- Followed up with patients regarding the trialing process for their contact lens fittings to gather information about comfort, vision quality, and helped to troubleshoot any necessary changes.
- Pretested patients prior to optometrist examination assessing pressures, visual acuities, retinal screening and autorefraction.
- Conducted special tests such as field of vision assessment, OCTs and pachymetry.
- Supported optometrist with vision screenings and exams by prepping rooms with medical instruments.
Optometric Technician
Myeyedr
Manchester , CT
2021.11 - Current
- Posted refractor receipts, entered data into spreadsheets and alphabetized folders and invoices.
- Sent patient prescriptions to pharmacies and scheduled future appointments.
- Protected patients by observing strict HIPAA guidelines.
- Assisted with visual field testing, ocular photography, optical coherence tomography and pre-exam data collection.
- Assisted with diagnosis and treatment of diverse acute and chronic conditions and injuries, specializing in eye care.
- Calibrated equipment for optimal use and to obtain accurate diagnostic results.
- Collected, documented and reviewed patient medical histories and relayed important factors to supervising clinicians.
- Responsible for stocking and maintaining supply of contact lens trials for same day contact lens fittings.
- Taught patients how to safely insert, remove, and maintain their contact lenses.
- Reached out to distributors to gather information regarding estimated time of arrival for patient orders.
Ophthalmic Technician
Armory Eyecare
West Hartford , CT
2023.02 - 2023.06
- Fast and reliable use of ocular coherence tomography of patients' maculas, ONH, and anterior segments.
- Visual Field testing.
- Collecting accurate measurements with an Ascan and conducting IOL calculations.
- Manual refraction.
- Corneal Topography and Tonometry.
- Dilation with prior review of angles in ASeg OCTs for patient safety.
- Assisting in directing patients through immediate post operative care.
- Troubleshooting systems to determine appropriate resolution for reported problems with usage.
- Analyzed chart in preparation of patient engagement to review diagnostic testing, photos and preventive measures needed
Package Handler
Fedex
South Windsor , Connecticut
2020.11 - 2021.11
- Assisted Quality Assurance with customer ordered shipping changes and label corrections during busy periods, developing new skills while boosting warehouse efficiency.
- Primarily handled address corrections and proper work area assignments for packages with system errors by effectively communicating with appropriate parties.
- Prepared pallets of boxes for easy transportation between customer and storage locations.
- Documented warehouse stock each day and reported inventory totals to supervisor.
- Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
- Informed purchasing team of missing or damaged items immediately when unloading and receiving.
- Removed debris and hazardous materials from packing area to avoid contamination.
- Inspected incoming and outgoing shipments to verify accuracy and prevent errors.
- Regularly handling and solving barcode, and address errors on up to 600 packages per day.
Studio Assistant
University Of Connecticut, Ceramics Program
Storrs , CT
2018.09 - 2019.03
- Took sole responsibility for collecting and editing of up-to-date chemical safety data sheets for wide variety of sculptural related chemicals, including weighing and documenting inventory, and applying proper warning labels to packaging.
- Constantly used proper PPE during work related to clay dust, and other hazardous materials
- Maintained all areas in neat and clean fashion, including but not limited to pug mill, multiple pottery kilns, throwing wheels, and attended to sink clogs.
- Handled set up, operation and equipment maintenance for various large scale pieces of machinery.
- Maintained over $4,000 worth of equipment by designing and sticking to preventive and regular maintenance schedules.
- Coordinated with artists, producers and labels to schedule studio sessions.
Education
Certified Paraoptometric
American Optometric Association2024-03
Some College (No Degree) - Fine Arts, Concentration in Sculpture
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CTNorwich Free Academy
Norwich, CT2014-06
Skills
- OSHA compliant
- Adept at performing analysis
- Technical troubleshooting
- Flexible & Adaptable
- Very attentive to detail
- Confident and efficient in fast paced environments
- Cross-functional communication
- Organization
- Multi-line phone systems
- Proficiency in Microsoft Suite
Timeline
Optometric Technician
Tolland Eye Care
2023.06 - Current
Ophthalmic Technician
Armory Eyecare
2023.02 - 2023.06
Optometric Technician
Myeyedr
2021.11 - Current
Package Handler
Fedex
2020.11 - 2021.11
Studio Assistant
University Of Connecticut, Ceramics Program
2018.09 - 2019.03
Certified Paraoptometric
Some College (No Degree) - Fine Arts, Concentration in Sculpture
University of Connecticut
Norwich Free Academy
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