Optometrist

Job Description

Job DescriptionPosition: Full-Time/Part-Time Optometrist

Rate of Pay:

• Full-Time: $140K Annually

• Part-Time: $70-$90 per hour

Department: Medical
Location: Flushing, NY 11365

JOB DESCRIPTION

One of our prestigious clients is seeking an experienced Optometrist to join its team of professionals. Reporting to the Medical Director and Assistant Medical Director, the Optometrist will be responsible for, but not limited to:

Clinical Duties:

• Examine eyes using observation, instruments, and pharmaceutical agents to determine visual acuity, perception, focus, and coordination, and to diagnose diseases and abnormalities such as glaucoma or color blindness.

• Communicate with patients to obtain a detailed patient history.

• Examine the eyes of patients aged 2 and older to detect signs of injury, disease, abnormality, or vision defects.

• Identify signs and symptoms of general health conditions (e.g., diabetes).

• Provide pre- and post-operative care for patients undergoing eye surgeries, such as cataract and laser vision correction.

• Analyze results and develop a treatment plan.

• Prescribe, supply, fit, and adjust eyeglasses, contact lenses, and other vision aids.

• Offer advice for patients choosing frames and lenses.

• Prescribe therapeutic procedures to correct or conserve vision.

• Prescribe medications to treat eye diseases as state laws permit.

• Educate and counsel patients on visual hygiene, lighting arrangements, and safety factors.

• Offer advice and reassurance about vision-related matters.

• Consult with and refer patients to an ophthalmologist or other healthcare practitioners if additional medical treatment is necessary.

• Liaise with other medical practitioners and sometimes share the care of patients with chronic ophthalmic conditions.

• Generate reports for patients as needed, e.g., for driver's license applications.

Administrative Duties:

• Greet patients and update and file patients' medical records.

Work Environment:
This job operates in a professional optical center and customer service environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as optical instruments and machines within the scope of practice.

Physical Demands:
This is a 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 includes the ability to stand, bend, shred documents, and open/close filing cabinets as necessary.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

• Full-Time or Part-Time exempt position.

• Part-Time: 2-3 days per week, including Saturday (9:00 AM - 2:00 PM).

• Flexible hours Monday through Friday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM or 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM on Wednesdays.

Travel:
No travel is expected for this position.

Required Experience, Skills, and Qualifications:

• Doctorate in Optometry from an accredited institution.

• Must be licensed in NY.

• 1-3 years of experience preferred, but new grads are welcome to apply.

• Completion of Infection Control training as required by NY state.

• Updated Mandated Reporter Training.

Additional Requirement:

• HIPAA Compliance Required.