Optometrist

KurzSolutions • Coleman, FL

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Optometrist will evaluate patients as referred by the medical staff. Provide legible written reports on all patients evaluated. Perform eye exams as requested, diagnose eye conditions, remove foreign objects from the eye, perform tonometry exams, recommend treatment, and follow-up care. Prescribe corrective lenses/frames as appropriate. Fit eyeglasses and adjustment of frames. Individualize the adjustment of exam equipment as needed. Must complete a minimum of 20 and up to 25 scheduled exams per eight-session day. Utilize the Bureau of Prisons' Electronic Medical Record to document the eye exam.

Requirements

• Ability to work with an inmate population from a variety of cultural, regional, and racial and ethnic backgrounds.
• Knowledge of routine office-related duties, including working knowledge of computers and word processing programs.
• Ability to type.
• Good organizational skills.
• Good interpersonal relationship skills.
• Ability to work effectively with the medical staff.
• Possess a diploma from an accredited program.
• One year of experience in Optometry.
• Hold a current professional license that permits them to practice the professional specialty of Optometry in Florida.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients as referred by the medical staff.
• Provide legible written reports on all patients evaluated.
• Perform eye exams as requested.
• Diagnose eye conditions.
• Remove foreign objects from the eye.
• Perform tonometry exams.
• Recommend treatment and follow-up care.
• Prescribe corrective lenses/frames as appropriate.
• Fit eyeglasses and adjustment of frames.
• Individualize the adjustment of exam equipment as needed.
• Complete a minimum of 20 and up to 25 scheduled exams per eight-session day.
• Utilize the Bureau of Prisons' Electronic Medical Record to document the eye exam.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level