Optometrist

Description

The Optometrist is responsible for examining the eyes and other parts of the visual system. They also diagnose and treat visual problems and manage diseases, injuries, and other disorders of the eyes. They conduct eye examinations, prescribe eyeglasses or contact lenses as needed. The Optometrist ensures that the primary goal of efficiently providing vision care services that exceed customer expectations is achieved, while improving clinical and financial operations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily with or without accommodation. The requirements listed below are representative, but not all inclusive, of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• Perform comprehensive eye and vision tests.
• Diagnose defects of the eye, such as myopia, astigmatism, and glaucoma.
• Provide personalized temporary and permanent solutions to sight issues based on each patient’s specific case and medical history.
• Prescribe medications, eyeglasses and contact lenses.
• Advise patients on proper eye care techniques.
• Promote eye and general health by evaluating and counseling patients.
• Keep updated and accurate medical records for all patients.
• Book next appointments in cases where re-examination is required.
• Train patients on how to use and maintain their contact lenses.
• Refer eye doctors and ophthalmologists when patients need to undergo a surgery or in cases of severe eye injuries.
• Maintain patient, physician, and employee privacy and confidentiality per policy.
• Maintain an appropriate professional appearance and demeanor in accordance with Company policies.
• Maintain strict compliance with State, Federal and other regulations (e.g., OSHA, WC, HIPAA, ADA, FEHA, DOL, HR policies and practices).
• Stay current with changes in the healthcare environment and act accordingly in the best interest of the Company.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

REQUIRED:

• Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) degree and active California license in good standing.
• Minimum 2 years’ work experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• In-depth understanding of eye conditions and vision defects.
• Hands-on experience with eye examination tools, such as ophthalmoscope and tonometer.
• The ability to explain medical terms simply and calmly.

DESIRABLE:

• Glaucoma Certification a plus.
• Knowledge of Care Cloud EMR.

CERTIFICATES/LICENSES/REGISTRATIONS:

• Current, unrestricted California Optometrist License.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES/TALENTS:

• Applied understanding of general principles of optometry and best practices for the diagnosis and treatment of eye-related disorders and conditions.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to coach, teach, and inspire.
• Team player and individual contributor coupled with excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills in order to provide guidance to less experienced team members.
• Computer proficiency including knowledge of Word, Excel and use of standard office equipment.
• Effective oral and written communications skills with internal and external customers at all levels.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries from customers, staff, vendors, or other members of the business community.
• Ability to draw valid conclusions, apply sound judgment in making decisions, and to make decisions under pressure.
• Ability to direct the work of others and work as a Team Leader and Coach in attainment of goals.
• Ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures.
• Ability to address others professionally and respectfully by actions, words and deeds.
• Detail oriented, organized, process focused, problem solver, self-motivated, proactive, customer service focused.
• Display independent judgment by willingness to make timely and accurate decisions based on available information that is sometimes vague or limited in nature.
• Ability to multitask effectively and work in a fast paced and sometimes ambiguous environment, without compromising quality of work.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and projects with limited direction, while understanding and contributing to the success of the Company.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• This is primarily a medical office classification and may require frequent visits and driving to medical offices in the designated region, which requires the ability to drive an automobile. Temperature conditions are controlled with limited direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. There is regular exposure to doctors, patients, staff, and vendors.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, keyboard, to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, see, talk and hear. The employee will frequently lift and/or carry reports, records and other materials that typically weigh less than 20 pounds. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, bend, or crouch.
• Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard, calculator, and other standard office equipment.

All of the information contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this classification, the level of knowledge and skill typically required and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Management reserves the rights to add, modify, change, or rescind the duties and/or work assignments of all positions, without advanced notice, and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

Notwithstanding any of the foregoing described job responsibilities, employee shall not engage in activities that constitute the practice of ophthalmology as prohibited under applicable law. Employee shall neither exercise control over nor interfere with the clinician-patient relationship. Clinicians shall have sole responsibility for all professional services provided to patients.