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The Comprehensive Optometrist works in various clinics focusing on primary eye care and ocular disease with involvement in urgent eye care. Has a broad scope of knowledge and experience in managing ocular disease and disorders of the eye and visual system to maximize visual function and eye health.
Job Responsibility:
Provides primary eye care including comprehensive eye examinations, problem-focused examinations, and contact lens fittings
Triages acute eye-related issues and provides urgent eye care including appropriate testing to diagnose, treat and manage ocular health conditions
Collaborates with ophthalmology department specialists and members of the healthcare community
Participates in teaching and research
Uses skills as a seasoned, experienced professional with a full understanding of industry practices and campus policies and procedures to resolve a wide range of issues
Demonstrates good judgement in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions
Requirements:
Doctoral degree in optometry issued by an accredited school / college of optometry
Optometry residency training
Licensure by the California State Board of Optometry
Through knowledge of optometry and skills essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to this position
Thorough knowledge of eye disease diagnosis
Must be able to effectively communicate findings of examination to patients
Requires strong communication and presentation skills
Position must be able to work with diverse client group
Position must be able to provide direction and guidance to less experienced staff members
Must be able to work in a collaborative manner with staff, faculty, and members of the healthcare community across the campus
Requires effective interpersonal skills
Thorough professional skills in delivering eye care, treatment, and diagnostic services to patients
Demonstrated ability to use electronic medical record system