Optometrist (45216)

Overall Summary

As an Optometrist under the general supervision of the Vision Program Manager, you will be enlisted to perform all routine vision and ocular examinations in order to provide appropriate corrections and diagnoses. Your core responsibilities will include; prescribing lenses and necessary correction alternatives; treating abnormal conditions within the scope of optometry and referring to specialists when deemed appropriate. You will also be expected to train assistants in performing optometric duties and attend regular staff meetings.

Essential Responsibilities

Under the general direction of Vision Program Manager, Optometrist performs a variety of complex, professional, analytical, and confidential vision services. Duties include :

• Diagnose and correct refractive errors including; nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism and amblyopia
• Prescribe eyeglasses and ocular medications
• Order and interpret tests needed to detect and appropriately manage common ocular disorders such as glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, red eye, cataracts, and macular degeneration.
• Evaluate patients for the presence of diseases such as hypertension and diabetes and refer patients to other healthcare providers as needed
• Proficient in documentation of clinical findings and assessment and plan
• Promote eye health by counseling patients
• Co-manage and refer ocular conditions outside of scope of optometry

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Outstanding Benefits Package!

Join us and enjoy these fantastic benefits designed to support your well-being and professional growth!

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Work Conditions :

Travel locally to visit other sites, may require a day or overnight trip to attend events; workload may be demanding at times; require professionalism and confidentiality.

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Supervises : None