Optometrist III

Sutter Health•Palo Alto, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Perform general eye examination, address the patient's chief complaint and diagnose chronic and acute conditions affecting the ocular system along formulating plans to manage or treat any of these conditions assessed.

Requirements

Doctorate: Graduate from an accredited school of Optometry with a Doctor of Optometry Degree.
5 years recent relevant experience.
OPT-Optometrist
BLS-Basic Life Support
Ability to demonstrate knowledge of and to apply the principles, theories, practices and techniques of optometric practice, including anatomy, physiology, pathology and mechanics of the human eye, visual processes and detailed knowledge of ocular pharmacology and therapeutics.
Medical knowledge with competent and quality skills applicable to perform within the scope of practice.
Professional, role model with leadership qualities that is motivated and demonstrates initiative in their work.
Good verbal and written communication/consultative/collaborative skills for regular contact with young patient, adult patient, along with fellow physicians and staff.
Clear and complete documentation skills along with computer data entry skills to enter patient information.
Team player with ability to work with others in a flexible and cooperative manner.
Must be able to maximize the utilization of resources and manage varying procedures and interruptions.
Seeks to further skills through continuing education per license requirements.

Responsibilities

Perform general eye examination
Address the patient's chief complaint
Diagnose chronic and acute conditions affecting the ocular system
Formulate plans to manage or treat any of these conditions assessed
Demonstrate knowledge of and to apply the principles, theories, practices and techniques of optometric practice, including anatomy, physiology, pathology and mechanics of the human eye, visual processes and detailed knowledge of ocular pharmacology and therapeutics.
Provide medical knowledge with competent and quality skills applicable to perform within the scope of practice.
Communicate and consult with young patients, adult patients, physicians, and staff.
Document patient information clearly and completely.
Enter patient information using computer data entry skills.
Work with others in a flexible and cooperative manner.
Maximize the utilization of resources and manage varying procedures and interruptions.
Seek to further skills through continuing education per license requirements.