What are the responsibilities and job description for the Optometrist position at LooksBrite?
Job Description
Overview:
We are searching for a talented and qualified optometrist to join our growing practice. As an optometrist, you will be expected to use your skills and knowledge to provide high-quality optometric/vision care services to our patients. Your duties will include conducting eye examinations, prescribing corrective lenses, conducting detection and differential diagnosis of abnormal visual, ocular and/or systematic conditions, and determining patients’ eye health.
To qualify for this role, you must be California state-licensed and possess in-depth knowledge of eye-related disorders, conditions, and treatment. The ideal candidate will be patient /customer-service oriented with excellent analytical and communication skills
Responsibilities:- Perform thorough routine eye inspections
- Identify the patient’s visual alertness, field of vision, and hand-eye coordination
- Diagnose and treat visual problems and manage diseases, injuries, and other disorders of the eyes (e.g., glaucoma, macular degeneration, corneal ulcers, etc.).
- Diagnose sight problems, such as nearsightedness and color blindness.
- Prescribe corrective lenses, contact lenses and medications as needed.
- Maintain accurate medical files for all patients.
- Promote eye health by teaching patients about proper eye care techniques.
- Identify and assess eye defects and diseases such as diabetes and liver failure
- Record all diagnosis and treatment plans including transfers and therapeutic prescriptions.
- Oder, direct and prescribe according to state laws.
- Maintain compliance with all Company, state and federal regulations pertaining to Optometry.
- May perform other duties as required.
- Must be able to work evenings, holidays, and Saturdays
- Graduate of a school or college of Optometry accredited by the California State Board of Optometry, with a Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) degree.
- Must possess a California state-issued license for O.D. and optometry.
- National Provider Identifier (NPI) required
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
- In-depth knowledge of eye-related disorders and conditions.
- Patient service oriented with excellent analytical skills