Valerie Biernacki
Summerfield
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead COA Villages Location
Lake Eye Associate
The Villages
06.2021 - Current
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
- Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
- Utilized various software and tools to streamline processes and optimize performance.
Certified Ophthalmic Technician
Ocala Eye
Ocala
04.2009 - 06.2021
- Assisted in performing comprehensive eye exams and assessments.
- Managed patient records and maintained confidentiality protocols.
- Operated diagnostic equipment for accurate test results.
- Collaborated with ophthalmologists to facilitate patient care plans.
- Prepared examination rooms, ensuring cleanliness and readiness for procedures.
- Monitored inventory levels of medical supplies and equipment.
- Trained new staff on best practices and clinic procedures.
- Maintained accurate patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgical procedures such as laser treatments and other in-office eye surgeries.
- Monitored patient progress during postoperative visits and reported findings to the physician.
- Managed inventory levels of all ophthalmic supplies in order to maintain adequate stock levels.
- Prepared patients for surgery by administering preoperative medications and providing instructions on postoperative care.
- Coordinated scheduling of appointments between patients and physicians.
- Assisted physicians in operating room, handing over tools and supplies and cutting sutures.
- Explained procedures in easy-to-understand terminology to patients and their families.
- Demonstrated proper use of optical instruments for diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases or disorders.
- Educated patients on conditions, explaining treatment options and possible medication side effects.
- Maintained accurate patient records regarding test results, diagnoses and treatment plans.
Education
Belleview High School
Belleview, FLSkills
- Diagnostic equipment operation
- Patient record management
- Medical supply inventory
- Eye exam assistance
- Inventory management
- Appointment scheduling
- Surgical procedure support
- Time management
- Data entry
- Multitasking Abilities
- Organization and time management
Certification
- Certificate Opthalmic Assistant 08/2021 - present
Ophthalmic Technician
08/2011 - 10/2022
Refractionist Certified
02/2012 - present
O.S.C
10/2015 - 10/2021
CPSS
09/2019 - present
Timeline
Lead COA Villages Location
Lake Eye Associate
06.2021 - Current
Certified Ophthalmic Technician
Ocala Eye
04.2009 - 06.2021
Belleview High School