Optometrist

Optometrist

Optometrists are healthcare professionals who provide primary vision care ranging from sight testing and correction to the diagnosis, treatment, and management of vision changes. An optometrist is not a medical doctor. An optometrist receives a Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree after completing four years of optometry school, preceded by three years or more years of college. They are licensed to practice optometry, which primarily involves performing eye exams and vision tests, prescribing and dispensing corrective lenses, detecting certain eye abnormalities, and prescribing medications for certain eye diseases.

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

Disclaimer:

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.