Charles Jackson
Summary
Excited Optometry Intern ready to offer excellent service to patients while expanding personal medical knowledge. Provider of compassionate care and effective diagnostics. Committed to employing new optical technologies to enhance prescription accuracy and exceed patient expectations.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Intern of Optometry
Louisiana Eye And Laser Center
12.2023 - Current
- Ensured optimal patient experience by addressing concerns and answering questions regarding eye health and vision correction options.
- Collaborated with supervising optometrist to develop comprehensive treatment plans for patients with complex visual needs.
- Assisted patients in selecting appropriate eyewear based on their prescription, lifestyle needs, and personal style preferences.
- Examined, diagnosed and managed diseases and disorders of eyes and associated structures.
- Interviewed and examined patients with full range of vision problems and consulted medical charts to assist with diagnosis.
Optometry Technician
Eye Examiners
01.2021 - 08.2021
- Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.
- Documented observations and permanent records to record job specifics, challenges and requirements for end reporting.
- Observed Doctor and patient interactions, comprehensive eye exams, contact lens fittings, and fundus and OCT evaluations.
- Assisted in training new staff members on office procedures, fostering a supportive work environment.
- Performed NCT, Visual Fields, Auto Refractor, and recorded entrance VA's for patients.
- Supported optometrists with administering eye exams, leading to better patient outcomes.
- Supported with patient follow ups by confirming appointments
Education
Doctor of Optometry - Optometry
Interamerican University of Puerto Rico
Bayamón, Puerto Rico05.2025
BBA - Business Administration
University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, Mississippi12.2018
Skills
- Visual field testing: Ability to conduct Visual field testing
- Eye diseases: Ability to observe and diagnose Eye diseases
- Vision therapy: Ability to evaluate and assist in Vision therapy needs for Patients
- Business Administration: Ability to manage resources to maximize a business potential
- Eyeglasses prescription: Able to evaluate a pt for Eyeglasses
- Communication: Bilingual in English and Spanish
Affiliations
- Sigma Alpha Epsilon, 2016-2017
- Private Practice Club, 2021-2024
- National Optometric Student Association, 2021-2024
- American Optometric Student Association, 2021-2025
- Sports Vision Club, 2021-2024
References
Dr. Hector Santiago, OD hsantiago@opto.inter.edu
Dra. Marta Rivera, OD mnrivera@opto.inter.edu
Dr. Luis Ruiz, OD lruiz@opto.inter.edu
Timeline
Intern of Optometry
Louisiana Eye And Laser Center
12.2023 - Current
Optometry Technician
Eye Examiners
01.2021 - 08.2021
Doctor of Optometry - Optometry
Interamerican University of Puerto Rico
BBA - Business Administration
University of Southern Mississippi
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