What are the responsibilities and job description for the Optometrist position at Rural Health Services?
- Position Summary:
- Essential Functions:
- Provide outpatient care for patients with eye-related disorders and conditions
- Conduct routine eye examinations, including visual field tests
- Determine each patient’s visual acuity, field of vision and hand-eye coordination
- Take detailed medical histories for all patients, including current and past prescription medications
- Evaluate eye-related symptoms, such as discharge, redness and inflammation
- Prescribe corrective lenses when required
- Refer patients to board-certified ophthalmologists when required for more holistic eye care
- Educate patients on proper eye care
- Identify eye health safety factors that could impact vision, such as working around chemicals or in front of a computer
- Advise patients about proper eye hygiene and care
- Skills/Certifications/Competencies:
- Communication skills – written and verbal
- Planning and organizing
- Time management
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Flexibility
- Adaptability and ability to multi task
- Customer service
- Team player
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to communicate professionally with external agencies and community partners.
- Education
- State-issued license for optometry and O.D.
- 5 years’ experience working as an optometrist
- Alternatively, 6 years working as an optometrist
- Excellent customer service and organization skills
- Advanced time management skills
- Ability to diagnose and treat eye-related disorders and conditions
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required and the responsibilities of the position may change.
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