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Dustin Scott

Birmingham,United States

Summary

Productive and personable 4th-year student with prior experience in different optometric practice settings. Evaluates patient eye health across and within full scope of services to facilitate proper diagnosis and treatment. Provides evidence-based vision care to promote patient well-being and drive business needs.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Student Doctor

Eyecare Associates Optometric Group
10.2023 - 12.2023
  • Multiple ODs- Private Practice/ Corporate setting
  • Provided emergent care and treatment for eye infections/ injuries
  • Teamed with other physicians, specialists, and health care providers to provide well-rounded care for complex cases.
  • High Volume practice - 25 plus patients daily, 65% refractive, 35% medical.

Student Doctor

Eye Center South
08.2023 - 10.2023
  • OD/MD Rural Eye Hospital that housed all sub specialties, (Glaucoma, Retina, Cornea, Neuro, Plastics)
  • Assessed and examined 30 plus patients daily to develop accurate diagnoses- 50% Medical, 50% refractive
  • Performed Cataract/ Refractive post-op care.


Student Doctor

Vision America
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • OD referral center, patient base was referrals from other optometrist or post-ops from in house Ophthalmologist, no walk-ins.
  • Examined, diagnosed and managed diseases and disorders of eyes and associated structures.
  • Prescribed eye treatment and corrective eyeglasses and contact lenses to align with patient diagnosis.
  • High volume clinic - 35 plus patients scheduled daily, 100% medical


Ophthalmic Technician II

Lasik Vision Institute
03.2020 - 08.2022

LASIK/PRK

  • Operate VARIO Topographer, and Oculus Pentacam.
  • Operate Ziemer FemtoSecond Laser with Physician supervision
  • Analyze patient cornea data in order to determine candidacy for surgery
  • Manual Refractions
  • Check patient EOMS, Visual Field, and Pupils
  • Translate for Spanish speaking patients
  • Coordinate patient flow to assist with clinic efficiency
  • Pre-operative patient prep
  • Explained pre- and post-operative procedures to patients and carefully reviewed surgical plans.

Ophthalmic Technician

UAB Callahan Eye Hospital
08.2019 - 03.2020

Glaucoma | Cornea | Neuro Clinics

  • Measured intraocular pressure using Goldman and Tonopen tonometry process.
  • Conducted Goldman and Humphrey Visual Field Testing as part of overall vision evaluation.
  • Conducted corneal pachymetry as screening for Keratoconus, LRI surgery and glaucoma.
  • Provided patients with detailed instructions for pre- and post-op care under physician supervision to promote healing and optimal recovery strategies.
  • Instructed patient in care of use of various types of contact lenses, demonstrating insertion, removal and cleaning.
  • Performed Visual screenings for patients with strokes, head traumas, and intracranial hematomas.

Work Study Intern

UAB Eye Care
01.2017 - 05.2019
  • Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms and helping patients with diverse needs.
  • Obtained and verified patient billing information, processed payments and patients accounts, and maintained records in EHR system.

Education

Doctor of Optometry -

University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, AL
05.2024

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry/ Philosophy

University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, AL
05.2019

No Degree - Spanish And Iberian Studies

Universidad De Jaén
Jaen, Spain
05.2016

Affiliations

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc.

American Academy of Optometry

March of Dimes

Gilman Scholarship Alumni

Certification

Ziemer FemtoSecond Laser

ALLEGRO Topolyzer VARIO

Languages

Spanish
Professional Working

Timeline

Student Doctor

Eyecare Associates Optometric Group
10.2023 - 12.2023

Student Doctor

Eye Center South
08.2023 - 10.2023

Student Doctor

Vision America
06.2023 - 08.2023

Ophthalmic Technician II

Lasik Vision Institute
03.2020 - 08.2022

Ophthalmic Technician

UAB Callahan Eye Hospital
08.2019 - 03.2020

Work Study Intern

UAB Eye Care
01.2017 - 05.2019

Doctor of Optometry -

University of Alabama At Birmingham

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry/ Philosophy

University of Alabama At Birmingham

No Degree - Spanish And Iberian Studies

Universidad De Jaén

Ziemer FemtoSecond Laser

ALLEGRO Topolyzer VARIO

Dustin Scott