Optometrist

Position: Per Diem Optometrist Rate of Pay: $85.00 per hour FLSA Status: Exempt Employer: JIB Medical P.C. Department: Medical Location: Flushing, NY 11365 Vacancy: 1 What youll be doing: JIB Medical is seeking an experienced Optometrist to join our JIB Medical team of professionals. Reporting to the Medical Director and Assistant Medical Director, the Optometrist will be responsible for but not limited to: Clinical duties Within the scope of optometry, examine eyes, using observation, instruments and pharmaceutical agents, to determine visual acuity and perception, focus and coordination, and to diagnose diseases and other abnormalities such as glaucoma or color blindnessCommunicate with patients to get detailed patient history.Examining eyes of patients of ages >2 and able to read letters/shapes; to detect signs of injury, disease, abnormality or vision defectsBeing aware of signs and symptoms of general health condition (e.g. diabetes)Provide patients undergoing eye surgeries, such as cataract and laser vision correction, with pre- and post-operative care.Analyze results and develop a treatment planPrescribe, supply, fit and adjust eyeglasses, contact lenses and other vision aids.Offer advice for patients choosing frames and lensesPrescribe therapeutic procedures to correct or conserve visionPrescribe medications to treat eye diseases as state laws permitEducate and counsel patients on visual hygiene, lighting arrangements and safety factors. Offer advice and reassurance about vision-related mattersConsult with and refer patients to an ophthalmologist or other health care practitioner if additional medical treatment is determined necessaryLiaising with other medical practitioners and sometimes sharing the care of patients with chronic ophthalmic conditionsGenerate reports for patients as needed, e.g. drivers license Administrative duties include Greeting patients and updating and filing patients' medical records Work Environment This job operates in a professional optical center -- customer service environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as optical instruments and machines within the scope of practice. Physical Demands Sedentary work environment. Physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job. This would require the ability to stand, bend, shred documents, open/close filing cabinets as necessary. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work This is a part-time Per-Diem position. Travel -- No travel is expected for this position.