Overview
Work History
Education
Community Service
Languages
Certification
Timeline
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FERNANDA SALDAÑA

Austin,Texas

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Ophthalmic Technician - Team Lead

Austin Retina Associates
08.2022 - Current
  • Promote positive and smooth patient flow throughout facility, encouraging efficiency and boosting patient satisfaction and meeting metric standards
  • Ensure the availability of critical resources and supplies, fostering seamless operations and enabling effective treatment delivery
  • Demonstrate strong problem-solving abilities to resolve clinic-related issues promptly, collaborating with the team or colleagues to implement practical solutions
  • Consulted by techs for diagnostic testing guidance, maintain open communication with physicians to coordinate patient care plans
  • Deliver comprehensive reports to physicians and uphold diligent medical record-keeping standards during patient screenings
  • Act as a mentor to new staff, providing guidance and training to facilitate their integration and success within the clinic environment

Ophthalmic Technician

Texan Eye
08.2021 - 07.2022
  • Gathered patient histories, took measurements and completed diagnostic tests as part of detailed ophthalmic evaluations
  • Identified issues during preliminary exam and addressed concerns with physician
  • Cleaned or sterilized ophthalmic or surgical instruments
  • Educated patients and relations on ocular health and safety, promoting good eye care
  • Fostered positive patient experiences through empathetic, communicative, and professional interactions
  • Managed incoming patient communications, addressing questions, concerns, and needs promptly

Medical Scribe

Proscribe At Methodist Hospitals
09.2019 - 06.2021
  • Increased provider efficiency by documenting between 15 to 40 patients' medical history and plan of care at an emergency department
  • Communicated with 1 to 3 providers regarding laboratory and imaging interpretations, patient reassessments and medical decision making
  • Demonstrated exceptional multitasking abilities by effectively balancing competing priorities in a fast-paced clinical environment while maintaining a high level of accuracy in all documentation efforts

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Medical Humanities -

The University of Texas At San Antonio
San Antonio, TX
05.2021

Community Service

  • Take It To The Streets, 2020, Assisted in providing and distributing food, clothes and other necessities to the homeless and impoverished
  • Special Reach, 2019, Assisted with helping children have a fun and safe experience in a non-profit organization that provides programs for children with special needs
  • Good neighbor Settlement House, 2018, Aided the non-profit service agency with serving the needs of the homeless and unemployed
  • Feast of Sharing, 2017, Volunteered in a once a year commitment that H-E-B makes to fighting hunger where we provide a holiday meal and entertainment for low income families and homeless

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Certification

  • First Aid/CPR Certified

Timeline

Ophthalmic Technician - Team Lead

Austin Retina Associates
08.2022 - Current

Ophthalmic Technician

Texan Eye
08.2021 - 07.2022

Medical Scribe

Proscribe At Methodist Hospitals
09.2019 - 06.2021

Bachelor of Arts in Medical Humanities -

The University of Texas At San Antonio

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