Job Type
Full-time
Description
JOB DESCRIPTION Position/Title: Optometrist Reporting/Department Head: Chief Medical Officer*FLSA Status - Not Exempt
*EEO Category - Professional
MAJOR FUNCTION: Responsibilities- 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, and eyeglasses
- Advise patients on proper eye care techniques
- Keep updated and accurate medical records for all patients
- Book next appointments in cases where re-examination is required
- Refer eye doctors and ophthalmologists when patients need to undergo a surgery or in cases of severe eye injuries
Requirements and skills- Work experience as an Optometrist
- 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
- Attention to detail
- Degree in Optometry
Provides referral and case management.• Refers patients to internal resources according to program standards, protocol, or physician consultation
• Refers patients for specialty care as per program standards, protocol, or physician consultation
• Refers patients to primary care as appropriate
• Follows up on referrals according to site specific standards
- Case manages client care according to program standards and patients plan of care
QUALIFICATIONS:• Unrestricted license to practice as an Optometrist from the NJ Division of Consumer Affairs
• Employee shall maintain registration including prescriptive authority
• Maintain Board Certification, as applicable
• Maintain Active CPR approved by American Heart Association
• Ability to stand, swift waling, lifting, moving patients as needed
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITES: OTHER JOB DUTIES: The above job description is not to be construed as a complete listing of the assignments that may be given to any employee, nor are such assignments restricted to those precisely listed in the description.Requirements
Requirements and skills- Work experience as an Optometrist
- 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
- Attention to detail
- Degree in Optometry
Salary Description
$130,000-$160,000
