Elyse Budesa
Blackwood,NJ
Summary
Dedicated, experienced, and highly skilled ophthalmic technician with 15+ years of experience in fast-paced clinical settings, specializing in advanced diagnostic testing. Proven ability to manage fast-paced pediatric clinics while ensuring patient comfort, reducing anxiety, and accurately capturing diagnostic data to assist physicians in diagnosing complex childhood vision disorders.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Certified Ophthalmic Technician
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, CHOP
Philadelphia, PA
10.2016 - Current
- Assist in performing comprehensive eye examinations for pediatric patients, such as visual acuity testing, refraction, color vision, and depth perception testing.
- Document patient histories and examination findings accurately in electronic records.
- Prepare and maintain ophthalmic instruments and equipment for clinical use.
- Maintain the cleanliness of exam rooms before each appointment.
- Ensure compliance with safety standards and infection control measures consistently.
- Train new staff on operational protocols and patient care best practices.
- Assist physicians with minor surgical procedures, such as laser treatments, and other in-office eye surgeries.
- Operate imaging equipment such as the Canon fundus camera, Heidelberg OCT, Optos retinal imaging, B-scan, RetCam, Humphrey visual field, IOL master, and Oculus Pentacam, while adhering to safety regulations.
- Support physicians in the neonatal intensive care unit by capturing RetCam images to document stages of retinopathy of prematurity.
- Calibrate and maintain a variety of diagnostic equipment used to detect vision problems.
- Coordinate operations within the uveitis clinic, in partnership with rheumatology specialists. Facilitate communication between departments to ensure integrated patient management.
- Contributed to the ADJUST research study alongside rheumatology.
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
Friedberg Eye Associates
Woodbury, NJ
09.2006 - 09.2016
- Assisted physicians in performing comprehensive eye examinations and assessments.
- Scheduled appointments and coordinated follow-ups for optimal patient care continuity.
- Administered diagnostic tests to detect glaucoma, retinal detachment and other eye diseases.
- Performed ophthalmic testing, including visual acuity, refraction, color vision and depth perception testing.
- Sent patient prescriptions to pharmacies and scheduled future appointments.
- Performed a wide range of diagnostic tests such as OCT, visual fields, and fundus photography.
Education
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Gloucester County College
Sewell, NJ05-2007
Certificate in Ophthalmic Medical Assisting - Ophthalmic Medical Training
Camden County College
Blackwood, NJ05-2004
High School Diploma -
Washington Township High School
Sewell, NJ06-2002
Skills
- Electronic health records
- Staff training and development
- Ophthalmic imaging expertise
- Attention to detail
Certification
Certified Ophthalmic Technician
Timeline
Certified Ophthalmic Technician
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, CHOP
10.2016 - Current
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
Friedberg Eye Associates
09.2006 - 09.2016
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Gloucester County College
Certificate in Ophthalmic Medical Assisting - Ophthalmic Medical Training
Camden County College
High School Diploma -
Washington Township High School