Optometrist

Description

Tanner Clinic has an immediate opening for a Optometrist.

Location: Layton Antelope B

Hours:  Five days per week, typically Monday through Friday, with the option to work Saturdays if preferred. Hours are 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, with a lunch break from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.

Job Summary

The Optometrist is responsible for providing comprehensive eye care services, including the examination, diagnosis, treatment, and management of vision problems and ocular conditions. This position performs eye examinations, prescribes corrective lenses, evaluates ocular health, and provides appropriate treatment and patient education. The Optometrist collaborates with physicians and other healthcare professionals to support high-quality, patient-centered care.

Essential Job Responsibilities

The following duties are representative of the primary responsibilities of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Conduct comprehensive eye examinations to evaluate visual acuity, refractive errors, and overall ocular health.
• Diagnose and manage vision problems, eye diseases, and other ocular conditions within the authorized scope of practice.
• Prescribe corrective lenses, including eyeglasses and contact lenses, based on patient needs.
• Prescribe appropriate therapeutic medications and treatments as permitted by applicable licensing requirements.
• Develop and recommend appropriate treatment plans based on clinical findings and patient needs.
• Educate patients regarding eye health, corrective lenses, contact lens care, treatment recommendations, and preventive practices.
• Collaborate with ophthalmologists and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
• Refer patients for additional evaluation or specialized treatment when appropriate.
• Maintain accurate and timely patient records in accordance with established documentation standards.
• Maintain professional knowledge and skills through continuing education and awareness of advancements in optometric care.
• Follow applicable clinical standards, patient safety practices, and organizational policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned within the authorized scope of practice.

Requirements

Education

• Doctor of Optometry degree from an accredited institution
• Successful completion of applicable national board examinations required for licensure.

Experience

• Previous experience in optometry or a related clinical setting preferred

Other Requirements

• Current, valid license to practice optometry in the State of Utah.
• Ability to maintain applicable licensure and continuing education requirements.
• Proficiency in computer applications and electronic documentation systems.
• Effective communication, interpersonal, and patient care skills
• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position, consistent with business necessity

Knowledge

• Comprehensive knowledge of optometric principles, clinical practices, and standards of patient care.
• Knowledge of ocular anatomy, physiology, pathology, and common visual disorders.
• Understanding of diagnostic procedures, treatment methods, and therapeutic medications used in optometric care.
• Knowledge of corrective lens prescriptions, contact lens fitting, and vision correction techniques.
• Understanding of ocular diseases, including glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration, and diabetic eye disease.
• Knowledge of patient safety, infection prevention, HIPAA requirements, and applicable healthcare regulations.

Skills

• Proficiency in performing comprehensive eye examinations and interpreting diagnostic findings.
• Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic reasoning, and treatment planning skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills when interacting with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to provide compassionate, patient-centered care.
• Proficiency in utilizing ophthalmic diagnostic equipment, electronic health records, and computer-based applications.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and accuracy in clinical documentation.
• Effective time management skills with the ability to maintain quality care in a busy clinical environment.

Competencies/Abilities

• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks. 
• Ability to maintain confidentiality. 
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively. 
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities. 
• Ability to establish effective working relationships. 
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and professionalism. 
• The above abilities may be demonstrated with or without reasonable accommodation 

Equipment Operated

• Standard ophthalmic and optometric examination equipment, including slit lamps, ophthalmoscopes, retinoscopes, phoropters, tonometers, and visual acuity testing instruments.
• Automated refractors, lensometers, and other diagnostic equipment used in vision assessment.
• Specialized ophthalmic diagnostic equipment, such as optical coherence tomography (OCT), visual field analyzers, and retinal imaging systems, as available and appropriate to assigned duties.
• Computers, electronic health record systems, and standard office equipment.

Work Environment

• Work is primarily performed in a medical clinic or ophthalmology practice setting.
• Frequent interaction with patients, physicians, clinical staff, and other healthcare professionals.
• Potential exposure to infectious diseases, bodily fluids, and other occupational hazards associated with direct patient care.
• Requires adherence to established infection prevention, safety, and personal protective equipment protocols.
• May involve a fast-paced clinical environment requiring the management of multiple patient care needs and priorities.

Mental/Physical Requirements

The physical and mental demands described below are representative of those necessary to perform the essential functions of this position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Ability to stand, sit, and move between examination rooms and clinical work areas throughout the workday.
• Frequent use of hands and fingers for operating diagnostic instruments, performing examinations, and utilizing computer equipment.
• Ability to perform precise visual assessments and operate specialized ophthalmic equipment.
• Ability to maintain sustained concentration, attention to detail, and clinical accuracy during patient examinations and diagnostic procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and healthcare professionals.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment, critical thinking, and problem-solving in clinical situations.
• Ability to occasionally bend, reach, and assist with positioning patients or equipment as necessary.
• Ability to perform essential job responsibilities safely and effectively, with or without reasonable accommodation.