Per Diem Optometrist

RIVERSIDE SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY INDIAN HEALTH INC•Grand Terrace, CA

5d•$61 - $68•Onsite

About The Position

Applicant must possess a Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from an accredited School of Optometry and hold a current, unrestricted California Optometry license. A post-graduate optometric residency is preferred. Must possess a Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Controlled Substance Registration Certificate, or be eligible to obtain one. The Optometrist must demonstrate experience in advanced optometric procedures and instrumentation techniques, including their application in the detection and correction of complex or unusual visual deficiencies and ocular disease. Must possess or be willing to obtain CPR (BLS Provider) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross. Certification may be obtained prior to orientation. The Optometrist provides optometric services that require the application of advanced instrumentation, procedures, and techniques in the detection and correction of visual deficiencies and ocular disease. Serves as an authoritative source of information for conduct or optometric practice in any phase of the optometry program. Must be able to work with the Indian Community, and be sensitive to the Indian Culture and its needs.

Requirements

Doctor of Optometry degree from an accredited School of Optometry.
Valid California Optometry License issued by the California Board of Optometry
Licensed with Oklahoma State Board of Optometry at time of hire or willing to travel and obtained within one year of employment.
Drug Enforcement Administration Controlled Substance Registration Certificate
Current CPR (BLS Provider) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross. The BLS course must include hands-on training and cover adult, child, and infant CPR, relief of foreignbody airway obstruction (choking), and automated external defibrillator (AED) use.
Advanced optometric procedures and instrumentation techniques and their various applications in the detection and correction of unusual visual deficiencies.
Must be able to work with the Indian Community, and be sensitive to the Indian culture and its needs.
Be able to sit and stand for long periods of time, be able to lift objects between 10-35 lbs.

Nice To Haves

A post-graduate optometric residency is preferred.

Responsibilities

Comprehensive eye examination, which includes vision analysis and assessment of the anterior and posterior segment.
Acuity of vision (determines how well patient sees form, light and color at various distances).
Retinoscopy (gives an objective finding of the amount of lens correction needed).
Refraction (measured refractive error of the eyes, relates objective and subjective tests).
Tonometry (correctly measures intraocular pressure for the detection of glaucoma. When glaucoma is detected, the patient is properly managed.)
Phorometry (measures extraocular muscle balance, coordination, and fusion which relates to binocular performance).
Slit lamp biomicroscopy with and without the use of a 78 or 90D lens (detailed study of the cornea, iris, lens, anterior chamber) and recognize any change that may occur as a result of disease, injury, or cornea-contact lens relationship.
Direct and Indirect Ophthalmoscopy (detects evidence of disease and injuries in the eye, and ocular manifestations of bodily disease, which may require referral of patients for medical care.
Perimetry (measures, analyzes and interprets visual fields correctly and consistently, which may require referral of patients for medical care).
Subnormal vision care and rehabilitation.
In coordination with the Eye Care Director, planning, developing, and adjusting the various elements of the optometry program and managing the expenditure of allotted funds.
Maintaining liaison with, and providing advisory services to, personnel of the professional disciplines on patient or program problems of overlapping or mutual interest.
Maintaining proper records and making necessary reports, and working through the Department Director towards maintaining a readiness with our accreditation organization and constant improvements in our Quality Management program.
Performing the annual employee evaluations to assigned staff.
As assigned, follow through on patient complaint concerns in coordination of the Quality Management policies.
The Optometrist must understand the Program Personnel Policies regarding leave (training, sick and annual), time sheets and must complete tasks by the due date.
Use the IHS guidelines regarding eligible patients.
Be willing to serve as an authoritative source of information for the conduct of optometric practice in any phase of the optometry program.
This position requires working weekends and evenings as needed.
Other duties as assigned relevant to the position, with relevant training and competency assessment documented within the level of their licensing or certification.
Optometrists may consult with physicians, ophthalmologists, and other medical specialists concerning problems likely to arise during the care of patients with ocular pathology or ocular manifestations of systematic disease.