Scheduled Hours40
Position SummaryResponsible for evaluating and treating pediatric patients within the WashU Children's Eye Center.
Job DescriptionPrimary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Evaluates and treats pediatric patients, including: refractive exams; contact lens fitting and dispensing; emergency exams; evaluation and management of medical diseases of the eye.
- Assists in Ophthalmologist's clinics alongside Orthoptist.
- Discusses and interprets findings with patients and suggests appropriate remedies.
- Adheres to established compliance guidelines to include those governing the appropriate coding of patient services and diagnoses.
- Adheres to established quality, safety, and hazardous material procedures.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Ophthalmology.
Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions:
- Normal office environment.
Physical Effort:
- Typically sitting at a desk or table.
Equipment:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.
Required QualificationsEducation:
O.D. - Doctor Of Optometry - Optometry
Certifications/Professional Licenses:
The list below may include all acceptable certifications, professional licenses and issuers. More than one credential, certification or professional license may be required depending on the role.
Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support - American Red Cross, Optometrist - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Optometrist - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
Work Experience:
No specific work experience is required for this position.
Skills:
Not Applicable
Driver's License:
A driver's license is not required for this position.
More About This JobWashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.
Preferred QualificationsEducation:
No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Certifications/Professional Licenses:
No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Work Experience:
No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Skills:
Code of Federal Regulations, Detail-Oriented, Independent Judgment, Optometry
GradeC20
Salary Range$127,900.00 - $204,500.00 / Annually
The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.
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