Dimitrinka Tzimeva
Naperville,IL
Summary
Dedicated and motivated professional seeking a challenging position in the medical field that fosters continuous learning and growth. Committed to leveraging skills and knowledge to contribute effectively to a dynamic healthcare environment. Eager to embrace opportunities that enhance expertise while delivering exceptional patient care and support. Passionate about advancing a career in medicine through hands-on experience and ongoing education.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Retina Supervisor
Multi-Specialty Ophthalmology Clinic
02.2020 - Current
- Managing high volume clinic flow
- Training of new hires
- Triaging patients calls
- Managing staff’s scheduling
- Surgical scheduling
- Scribing
- Ordering drugs, supplies and samples
- Managing MD work calendar
- Assisting surgeons in all procedures including surgery
Ophthalmic technician
Multi-Specialty Ophthalmology Clinic
10.2019 - 02.2020
- Performed fluorescein/ icg angiography photography, fundus photos, OCT (Heidelberg Spectralis/Optos)
- Patients work-up
- Scribing
- Performed ERG, topography, refractions, pachymetry
- Pre-op and post-op patient care
Lead Ophthalmic assistant
Retina practice
10.2016 - 08.2018
- Managed small team of technician with daily operational tasks
- Assessed patient’s chief complaints
- Took patient's medical, past medical, family and medication history. Recorded patient ocular history.
- Measured and recorded visual acuity and intraocular pressure with Tonopen.
- Evaluated ocular motility, confrontational fields, evaluated the pupil and examined the eyes for afferent pupillary defect.
- Administered eye drops
- Performed b-scan ultrasonography, visual fields testing, ERG, EOG
- Triaged patient to be properly scheduled
- Assisted the surgeon in- office procedures that included, but not limited to: intravitreal injections, photocoagulation lasers, retinopexy
- Assisted the surgeon during patient exams
- Maintained instruments, equipment and a clean/ sterile environment
- Cleaned and sterilized surgical instruments
- Maintained strict patients confidentiality
- Assisted with front office duties including pulling charts, checking patients in, filing, scheduling appointments, computer input, and assisting with patient flow
Education
Surgical Technology
Midwestern College
Naperville, ILGED -
Technical School of Mechanical Engineering
Bulgaria Mechanical Engineering
Southwest University "Neofit Rilski"
Bulgaria Skills
- Knowledge of clinical terminology
- Infection safety protocols
- Knowledge of pharmacology
- Sterilization techniques
- OSHA compliance knowledge
- Commitment to professional standards
- Effective organizational skills
- Collaborative team member
Certification
- COA: Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (JCAHPO)
- CPT: Certified Phlebotomy Technician (NHA)
- OSC: Ophthalmic Scribe Certification (JCAHPO)
- Lasik Certified by J&J
- BLS certification from American Heart Association
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Bulgarian
Native or Bilingual
Profile
- Clinical Ophthalmic Technician/Retina Supervisor with 9+ years of clinical experience
- Strong background in Multi-Specialty Ophthalmology Practice
Timeline
Retina Supervisor
Multi-Specialty Ophthalmology Clinic
02.2020 - Current
Ophthalmic technician
Multi-Specialty Ophthalmology Clinic
10.2019 - 02.2020
Lead Ophthalmic assistant
Retina practice
10.2016 - 08.2018
Surgical Technology
Midwestern College
GED -
Technical School of Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Southwest University "Neofit Rilski"