Participated in direct care with ophthalmology and optometry clinics throughout San Antonio including general ophthalmology, refractive surgery, glaucoma, retina, and anterior segment specialists.
Involved in clinical precepting of in-house optometric interns in primary care, glaucoma, and retina specialty clinics.
Optometry Student Intern
University of the Incarnate Word Eye Institute
San Antonio, Texas
01.2023 - 05.2023
Provided comprehensive eye care and obtained experience in different modalities including pediatrics, vision therapy, contact lens, peri-operative, low vision and ocular disease.
Optometry Student Extern
Sharp Eye Associates
San Antonio, Texas
08.2022 - 12.2022
Conducted comprehensive eye examinations to a geriatric population in a medical based practice.
Participated in the management of patients with various retinal disorders.
Performed pre and post-operative cataract examinations.
Optometry Student Extern
Kozlovsky Delay & Winter Eye Consultants
San Antonio, Texas
05.2022 - 08.2022
Provided direct support to ophthalmologists and optometrists in a private practice setting.
Assisted in management of glaucoma and cataract patients including pre and post-operative care.
Performed problem-focused examinations to address specific patient concerns and initiate treatment or proper referral.
Optometrist
Modern Eyecare
San Antonio, Texas
06.2024 - 10.2024
Conducted comprehensive eye examinations, managed range of ocular conditions, and performed problem-based examinations.
Delivered patient education on ocular health, treatment options, and preventative measures.
Facilitated patient referrals to other medical specialties as necessary.
Ophthalmic Technician
Parkhurst NuVision
San Antonio, Texas
05.2020 - 08.2020
Assisted ophthalmologists and optometrists by performing preliminary testing and special testing including Pentacam, OCT, Humphrey visual field, and LENSAR.
Assisted in preparing patients for various examinations including cataract evaluations, refractive surgery pre and post-ops, dry eye management, and glaucoma evaluations.
Office Manager and Optometric Technician
La Cantera Eye Associates
San Antonio, Texas
07.2016 - 07.2018
Gained hands-on training in performing preliminary testing, reception, triaging patient calls, and contact lens ordering as a technician.
Performed insurance verification and claim submission, employee training, patient conflict management, and scheduling as office manager.
Administrative Coordinator at University of the Incarnate Word: School of Osteopathic Medicine (UIWSOM)Administrative Coordinator at University of the Incarnate Word: School of Osteopathic Medicine (UIWSOM)