R. CHARLES DUKE, O.D.

***** * ******* ***, *********, Oklahoma 74019

Phone: 918-***-**** Home: 918-***-****

Email: adp23f@r.postjobfree.com

I would Appreciate the Opportunity to be Considered as a Candidate for Employment.

If You Are Looking For & Wanting The Following Qualifications In Your Next Optometrist:

One, Who Will Render Quality Vision & Eye Medical Care To Your Patients.

A Doctor, Who Is Dedicated To Excellence.

A Doctor, Who Is A Team Member.

A Doctor, Who Is Very Professional.

A Doctor, With Years Of Experience.

A Doctor, Who Is Very Knowledgeable On The Latest In Vision & Eye Medical Care.

A Doctor, Who Is Dependable.

A Doctor, With Leadership Skills.

A Doctor, With Organizational Skills.

A Doctor, With Excellent Written & Verbal Communication. W

A Doctor, With Intelligence For Patient Eye Care.

A Doctor, With Active Listening Skills.

A Doctor, With Honesty, Ambition and a Strong Work Ethic. I Feel That I am A Great Candidate for Your Optometrist Position. R. CHARLES DUKE, O.D.

25866 S Clayton Ave, Claremore, Oklahoma 74019

Phone: 918-***-**** Home: 918-***-****

Email: adp23f@r.postjobfree.com

August 19, 2021

Resume For Optometric Physician Position

Professional Summary:

As a Medical Optometric Physician, I am dedicated to providing the highest quality of care to my patients. I pride myself on integrity, compassion, honesty, accountability and I firmly believe in the concept of dependability. Our profession is one that requires continued dedication to learn and improve upon the many complexities, we encounter in the as well as the ever changing business environment of Optometry. Each day I strive to learn something new while continuing to apply the acquired knowledge, work ethic, and values gained by my clinical experience. This allows me to continue to grow and develop personally and clinically, to better serve my patients, employees, and family. My responsibilities included overseeing the global practice operations, business decisions to improve the overall health and viability of the practice, as well as patient management and practice growth. I provide comprehensive eye examinations as well as adding additional new eye medical services to patients. These additional services were the treatment and management of chronic ocular diseases, Eye Medical Emergencies / Foreign Body Removal Procedures and amniotic membrane graft procedures. I am a Skilled Medical Optometric Physician with 44 years in Comprehensive Eye Care including Refractive, Contact Lens Evaluation and treatment of Ocular Pathology and Pre and Post-Op Surgical Co-Management. Keen ability to assess patient needs meet quality standards and evaluate patient satisfaction. Work Experience As A Medical Optometric Physician: CLINIC FAMILY MEDICAL ENVIRONMENT: From 1978 to 2006 was located in the CATOOSA FAMILY CLINIC with 3 Medical Physicians, 2 Dentist and 1 Pharmacist and was head of the VISION & EYE MEDICAL CENTER. DIAGNOSTIC EYE MEDICAL ENVIRONMENT: October 2006 to February 2019, I moved into a new facility, Vision & Eye Medical Diagnostic Laser Center that allowed me to provide more efficient eye care and the latest in eye medical technology. UNITED STATES MILITARY VISION / MEDICAL ENVIRONMENT: - October 2019 to March 2020, Goodfellow Air Force Base - 17th Medical Group, Ross Clinic San Angelo Texas - Visual and Eye Medical Care, Treatment and Management for Active Duty Members (in the Air Force, Army, Marines, Navy & Coast Guard), Dependants and Retirees.

Affiliate of TLC Laser Eye Center Affiliate of nJoy Vision – Tulsa 42 Years ~ Work Experience ~ as an Optometric Physician Skill Highlights As An Eye Care Provider:

Comprehensive Eye Examinations: Routine / Medical

Routine and Specialty Contact Lens Fittings

Refractive Surgery Consultation and Post-Operative - (PRK, LASIK, ICL)

Diagnosis, Treatment, and Management of Ocular Diseases

Post-Operative Blepharoplasty and Cataract Surgery Care – Including Premium IOLs

Ammnotic Membrane Graft Procedures

Eye Medical Emergencies / Foreign Body Removal Procedures Vision & Eye Medical Care By Dr. Duke:

General Optometry

Contact Lens Specialist (Past FDA Investigator)

Pediatric Vision Care

Medical Eye Examination

Medical Treatment & Management of Eye Diseases

Treatment of Anterior Segment Eye Diseases

Medical Management & Treatment of Glaucoma

Management of Diabetic Eye Care

Medical Management of ARMD

Management of "Pre" & "Post" Cataract Patients

Treatment & Management of Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca - Punctal Occlusion

Cauterant, Escharotic-Keratolytic Eye Care

Treatment of Eye Emergencies & Eye Injuries

Laser Vision Correction - Pre & Post-Op Procedure Care

Industrial Vision & Eye Medical Care

Ophthalmological Exams, Diagnosis & Treatment

Medical Interpretation of Neuro-Perimetry Computer Assisted Eye Health Analysis

Medical Interpretation of OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography) Eye Health Analysis

Medical Interpretation of ERG (Electroretinogram) Eye Health Analysis

Medical Interpretation of VEP (Visual Electrophysiology) Eye Health Analysis

Medical Interpretation of Optomap (Retinal & Optic Nerve Head) Eye Health Analysis

Medical & Visual Coding with CPT Codes & ICD-10 Codes R. Charles Duke, O.D.

25866 South Clayton Ave, Claremore, Oklahoma 74019 Cell Phone 918-***-**** Home Phone 918-***-**** adp23f@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Experience As An Optometric Physician:

Examine Eyes using Optical Instruments and Ocular Pharmaceutical Agents

Determine Visual Acuity and Perception Focus and Eye Coordination

Utilize Lensometer to Measure and Record Patient’s Lens Powers

Slit-Lamp Biomicroscope to examined patients for Anterior and Posterior Ocular Pathology

Conducted Visual Fields Test to measure Central and Peripheral Fields of Vision

Analyzed Vision and Eye Medical Test results to develop proper Eye Care Treatment Plans

Provided Complete Patient Eye Care for Eyeglasses and Contact Lens Services

Recommended Lens Anti-Reflection Coatings and frames to suit Patient needs

Accurately measured Bridge, Eye Size, Vertex Distance, Temple Length, Pupillary Distance and Optical Centers

Write Clear Detailed Work Orders and Instructions for Fabricating Eyeglasses EDUCATION & POST-GRADUATE CONTINUING EDUCATION:

1969

Woodward High School

( Woodward, Oklahoma

)

High School Diploma (Top 10% of Graduating Class)

1973

Northwestern State University of Oklahoma

( Alva, Oklahoma

)

Bachelor of Science Degree (Top 10% of Graduating Class) Double Major: Biology / Chemistry

Double Minor: Physics / Agriculture

9/75 to 5/77

David Meyer, MD, Retinal Specialist

Steve Charles, MD, Retinal Vitreous Specialist

( Memphis, Tennessee

)

Advance Training in Retinal Pathology Evaluation, Diagnosing

& Management

9/75 to 5/77

Alan Mandell, MD, Glaucoma Specialist

( Memphis, Tennessee

)

Advance Training in Glaucoma Diagnosing, Treatment & Management

1977

Southern College of Optometry

( Memphis, Tennessee

)

Doctor of Optometry (Top 10% of Graduating Class)

1977

Fort Campbell Army Hospital

Department of the U.S. Army

( Fort Campbell, Ky.

)

Internship in Optometry & Ophthalmology

Medical Department - Eye Medical Diagnosis, Medical Treatment, Management of Eye Diseases, Eye Medical Emergencies & Vision Care 1996

Northeastern State University College of Optometry

( Tahlequah, Oklahoma

)

Laser Therapy For The Anterior Segment of the Eyes 1997

University Of Alabama College of Optometry

( Birmingham, Alabama

)

Excimer Laser in Photorefractice Technologies

1977 to Present:

Post Graduate Continuing Education:

Ocular, Retinal & General Pathology - Medical Diagnosis Exams & Evaluations 557 Hours

Ocular & Oral Pharmacology and Therapeutics Treatment 281 Hours

Medical Management & Treatment of Anterior Segment Pathology 177 Hours

Medical Management & Treatment of Posterior Segment Pathology - Diabetic Retinopathy, ARMD, Retinal Tears, Glaucoma, ETC. 296 Hours

Advance & Regular - Contact Lens Fitting - Toric CL’s, Bifocal CL’s, Multifocal CL’s, Custom Made CL’s, GRP CL’s 106 Hours

General Optometry & Vision Eye Care

96 Hours

Laser Therapy for the Anterior Segment of the Eye 89 Hours

Excimer Laser in Photorefractive Pre and Post-Op Procedure Care 58 Hours

New Surgical Ophthalmologic Procedures Update

74 Hours

New Ophthalmic & Optical Products

138 Hours

Latest Updates on Optometric & Ophthalmologic Equipment & Instruments - OCT’s, B-Scan’s, VEP’s, ERG’s, Visual Fields 84 Hours

Office Management & Patient Public Relations

118 Hours

Visual Insurance, Eye Medical Insurance, Medicare, MediCaid Updates 79 Hours

Affiliations:

American Optometric Association - 40 Years

Oklahoma Association of Optometric Physicians - 40 Years

Northeast Oklahoma Optometric Association - 40 Years

Special VIP Guest for Glaucoma Meetings with Allergan & Alcon Certifications Required By Oklahoma For Optometric Physicians:

Current Optometry License for State of Oklahoma # OK-934

CPR Certified

R. Charles Duke, O.D.

25866 South Clayton Ave, Claremore, Oklahoma 74019 Cell Phone 918-***-**** Home Phone 918-***-**** adp23f@r.postjobfree.com

Awards:

AMERICA’S TOP OPTOMETRISTS 2006 Consumers’ Research Council Of America Presented To R. Charles Duke, O.D.

Personal Goals and Objectives as an Eye Care Provider:

(1) To provide Quality Vision and Medical Eye Care to patients of Northeast Oklahoma.

(2) To use only the Highest Quality Materials, Eye Services, and Eye Medical / Vision Expertise.

(3) To Enhance Patient Care by continuously Educational and Technical Proficiency to the end that patients shall Rec receive the Benefits of All Knowledge Improvements in Vision and Eye Medical Care. R. Charles Duke, O.D.

25866 South Clayton Ave, Claremore, Oklahoma 74019 Cell Phone 918-***-**** Home Phone 918-***-**** adp23f@r.postjobfree.com

Cover Letter

August 19, 2021

RE: Optometrist Position:

I am interested in the position posted for an Optometric Physician. I am a skilled Optometrist who has a desire to work for a growing vision / medical clinic. I enjoy working with people, have a passion for what I do and want to make a difference. As an experienced Medical Optometric Physician, I have an extensive and diverse background in vision, contact lens and eye medical health care. My experience aligns well with the qualifications needed in your vision / medical center. If you are looking for a Clinical Optometrist who is responsible for the overall clinical process and patient experience in your center, I can provide that patient care for you. I believe that I would make a valuable addition to your organization and I am interested in putting these skills to work for your medical / vision center. Therefore, I am applying for this Optometric Physician position.

I closed my practice down and seeking employment status as an Optometric Physician. I am very interested in the Tulsa area and any location in Northeast Oklahoma. My practice was primarily an eye medical practice with the management of Glaucoma, Diabetics, ARMD, Dry Eyes and Cataract patients. With more than 42 years of experience as an Optometrist in a private practice, I am adept in treatment plans, patient eye medical evaluations, eye medical diagnostic testing, pre and post operative cataract management. Moreover, while my on-the-job experience has afforded me a well-rounded skill set, including first-rate communication and organizational abilities, I also have a solid educational foundation and a passion for first-rate patient care. I am extremely enthusiastic about the focus on patients eye care and would welcome the opportunity to contribute this quality of care to your patients.

I am an Affiliate of TLC Laser Eye Centers in Tulsa from 1995 to present and nJoy Vision July 12, 2013 to present. I feel that this training and experience has given me a good background in vision correction laser surgery and patient pre and post-op care. I have 42 years of experience in assuring that my Vision & Eye Medical Clinic was fully operational during Clinic hours and that services were available as scheduled. I have supervised optometric technicians, opticians and other optometric staff for 42 years. I have the experience of providing and assuring that patients receive appropriate routine eye exams and urgent care, as well as other vision care that is appropriate in the care setting. I have experience in assuring that referrals are made in a timely manner to specialists or other providers when medically necessary. I have assures that the patient's treatment were monitored and coordinated with other physicians. I have a lot experience in assuring that the documentation of care is represented in the medical records and meets established standards of quality. I have conducted staff meetings and maintains records of such meetings. I have participate and have experience in the recruiting process to include referrals, interviews and/or skills assessments. I have assisted Clinic Managers in responding to patient concerns about care issues and have worked to solve problems and improve patient care. I have develops vision and eye medical care protocols, policies and procedures to assure compliance with accepted standards of quality. I have always maintains OSHA compliance standards. I have 44 years of experience in the promotions of a vision / eye medical clinic. As a Medical Optometric Physician, for me, patient care remains in the forefront of all activities. And delivering quality optometric vision and eye medical care to each and every patient. I would prove the same quality of patient care for your vision / medical center. I am a dedicated Doctor of Optometry with a passion for delivering exceptional eye care. My goal is to ensure that my patients are fully satisfied each and every time they step through the doors of the vision center that I am in.

I possess a strong work ethic, high energy, motivation, professional chair-side manner, and a great can-do attitude to deliver exceptional patient care. I am seeking a strategic, forward - thinking vision / medical center with a stable company in a fast-paced professional eye care environment.

Please review my attached resume for additional details regarding my qualifications, expertise and details on my work experience. I believe that my work experience and eye care skills can provide significant value to your vision / medical center. I would appreciate the opportunity to arrange a time and appointment to discuss how my experience and background meets the needs for this Optometric Physician position.

Thank you, in advance, for your time and consideration. Professionally yours,

Dr. R. Charles Duke

Medical Optometric Physician

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