Optometrist

Description

JOB SUMMARY        

The Optometrist provides general optometry care.  Performs consultations as well as medical evaluations and comprehensive evaluations of patient.  Provides both pre- and post-operative optometric care to patients.  Diagnoses and treats diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide full scope medical and refractive eye services directly to patients.
• Maintain a full patient schedule of comprehensive and follow up exams.
• Examine eyes, using observation, instruments and pharmaceutical agents, to determine visual acuity and perception, focus and coordination and to diagnose diseases and other abnormalities.
• Perform vision tests, analyze test results and develop a treatment plan.
• Prescribe, supply, fit and adjust eyeglasses, contact lenses and other vision aids.
• Prescribe medications to treat eye diseases if state laws permit.
• Educate and counsel patients on contact lens care, visual hygiene, lighting arrangements and safety factors.
• Consult with and refer patients to ophthalmologist or other health care practitioner if additional medical treatment is determined necessary.
• Prescribe therapeutic procedures to correct or conserve vision.
• Diagnose sight problems, such as nearsightedness or farsightedness and eye diseases, such as glaucoma.
• Promote eye health by counseling patients, including explaining how to clean and wear contact lenses.
• Works with support staff in providing exam reports back to referring and/or Primary Care Physician.
• Works with and guides technician(s) to assist in providing eye exam services.

Requirements

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• The Optometrist must be licensed to practice optometry in the State of Florida prior to hire and/or transfer into an Optometrist position.  Must hold and maintain licensure throughout employment in this position.
• Must at all times remain in good standing with all licensure authorities.
• EHR experience is required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Strength (Lift/Carry/Push/Pull): Sedentary (exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally)
• Standing/Walking: Occasionally; activity exists up to 1/3 of the time
• Keyboarding/Dexterity: Frequently; activity exists from ¾ of the time
• Ability to look at a computer screen for extended periods.
• Ability to perform constant repetitive hands and finger motions.
• Must be mobile and able work in various positions (standing, sitting, bending, and walking) for extended periods of time during an 8-hour period/workday.
• Talking (Must be able to effectively communicate verbally): Yes
• Seeing: Yes
• Hearing: Yes

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Clinical back office environment
• Exposed to frequent and constant interruptions in daily functions/schedule. 
• Must be available to customers and staff throughout the day. 
• May be required to work extended hours to meet department needs.