Schedule: 8:00a-5p
We’re searching for an Optometrist. Provides visual examinations, including those conducted to identify the presence of pathology. Conducts detection and differential diagnosis of abnormal visual, ocular and/or systematic conditions. Provides complete high quality optometric/vision care services.
Essential Functions
- Provides treatment of the visual system within the scope of optometric licensure, including writing prescriptions for ophthalmic spectacles, contact lenses, orthoptics and non-optical aids. Provides additional specialized testing and therapy, as needed
- Maintains compliance with all current organizational, state and federal regulations pertaining to Optometry.
- Provides and assures that patients receive appropriate routine eye exams and urgent care, as well as other vision care that is appropriate in the care setting
- Assures that referrals are made in a timely manner to specialists or other providers when medically necessary
- Assures that the patient’s treatment is monitored and coordinated
- Assures that the documentation of care as represented in the medical records meets established standards of quality
- Acts as a day-to-day resource to physicians and Clinic staff regarding vision/patient care issues.
- Reviews medical utilization data in concert with the management and staff physicians and participates in studies to develop cost benefit information for the primary care vision Clinic
- Works cooperatively with the other members of the Clinic management team to assure a smooth vision Clinic operation and on all patient care issues
- Assists in responding to patient concerns about care issues and works to solve problems and improve patient care
- Assists in the preparation, investigation, and follow-up of incident reports
- Develops vision care protocols, policies and procedures to assure compliance with accepted standards of quality
- Assists in the promotion of the vision/medical Clinic
- Provides coverage for after hour clinic calls (via Dial MD) in rotation with other providers
- Serves as first call for hospital on call coverage in conjuction with Clinical Service Chief (in rotation with other providers).
- Assists in eye related research, as needed
- Assists in teaching and mentoring optometric students
- Serves as clinic representative in providing presentations, attending speaking engagements, conferences, etc. in conjunction with Clinic Service Chief.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Graduate of an accredited college or university in the school of Optometry required.
- Previous experience working in pediatrics preferred.
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS:
- Current and valid state license as an Optometrist required
- Current and valid Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association is required.
REQUIRED TRAINING & EMPLOYEE HEALTH REQUIREMENTS
- Annual Physical
- Annual Mandatory Review
- Color Blind Test
- TB Mask Fit