FILL-IN Optometrist

West Point Optical•Columbus, OH

10h

About The Position

This role is responsible for providing stellar patient care through the proper diagnosis and treatment of conditions and diseases of the human eye and visual system. The Optometrist will examine eyes and the visual system, diagnose problems or impairments, prescribe corrective lenses, and provide treatment. This includes prescribing therapeutic drugs to treat specific eye conditions as allowed by State guidelines. The position requires strong business acumen, self-discipline, attention to detail, and manual dexterity.

Requirements

Doctor of Optometry degree from an accredited optometry school.
Successful completion of the National Board examination.
Successful completion of a National, Regional, or State clinical examination.
Business acumen.
Self-discipline.
Ability to deal tactfully with patients.
Strong attention to detail.
Manual dexterity.

Responsibilities

Prescribe medications, spectacle lenses, and contact lenses.
Counsel patients regarding surgical and non-surgical options that meet their visual needs related to their occupations, avocations, and lifestyle.
Uncover patient's eye wear needs and make product recommendations that will help them see their best and protect the health of their eyes.
Provide vision services and eye exams.
Treat conditions such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism.
Prescribe and fit eyeglasses and contact lenses.
Provide low vision aids and vision therapy.
Diagnose eye conditions such as glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and conjunctivitis.
Prescribe medications for certain eye conditions, as allowed according to State guidelines.
Participate in pre- or post-operative care for people who need surgery.
Effectively communicate with patients to get detailed case histories.
Offer advice and reassurance to patients about vision-related matters.
Write referral communications to doctors.
Act as a liaison with other medical practitioners when needed and share in the care of patients with chronic ophthalmic conditions.
Effectively transition patients to the optical department to communicate information about the patient's prescription to the Optician or eye wear consultant.
Meet sales targets with regard to selling spectacles or contact lenses.