Optometrist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Optometry degree (OD) from an accredited school or university
• Valid state medical license to practice optometry.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive eye examinations to evaluate visual acuity, eye health, and overall vision function.
• Prescribe and fit eyeglasses and contact lenses and other vision aids, as applicable.
• Manage eye diseases such as but not limited to dry eye, etc.
• Diagnose and assist in the management of ocular diseases.
• Provide emergency eye care and management.
• Prescribe medications to treat eye diseases, removes foreign bodies from the eye, analyze test results and develop appropriate treatment plans.
• Provide patients undergoing eye surgeries, such as cataract and laser vision correction, with pre- and post-operative care.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
• Educate patients and their families on eye health, treatment options, and preventative care.
• Provide outstanding patient and family experience in all clinical settings.
• Participate in medical education for all clinical providers and learners.
• Stay updated on the latest advancements in optometry and participate in continuing education and professional development.
• Demonstrate/model the hospital’s core values and customer service behaviors in interactions with all customers (internal and external).
• Maintain confidentiality of all materials handled within the Network/Entity as well as the proper release of information.
• Comply with Network and Departmental policies regarding issues of employee, patient and environmental safety and follows appropriate reporting requirements.
• Demonstrate/model the Network’s Service Excellence Standards of Performance in interactions with all customers (internal and external).
• Demonstrate Performance Improvement in the following areas as appropriate: Clinical Care/Outcomes, Customer/Service Improvement, Operational System/Process, and Safety.
• Demonstrate financial responsibility and accountability through the effective and efficient use of resources in daily procedures, processes and practices.
• Comply with Network and Departmental policies regarding attendance and dress code.
• Demonstrate competency in the assessment, range of treatment, knowledge of growth and development and communication appropriate to the age of the patient treated.
• Other related duties as assigned.