Sr. Optometrist Bascom Palmer Eye Institute Palm Beach Gardens, FL
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The University of Miami has an exciting opportunity for a Sr. Optometrist with Bascom Palmer Eye Institute located in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.
The Senior Optometrist performs ocular examinations to detect disease or abnormal conditions of the eye. Moreover, an employee in this position prescribes eyeglasses, contact lenses, and drugs to treat eye disorders.
CORE JOB FUNCTIONS
Diagnoses eye and vision problems as well as some conditions caused by systemic diseases.
Examines visual acuity, depth, and color perception.
Assesses ability to coordinate and focus eyes.
Prescribes contact lenses and glasses.
Provides vision therapy and low-vision rehabilitation.
Analyzes test results and develops treatment plans.
Administers drugs to aid in the diagnosis of vision problems.
Prescribes drugs to treat some eye diseases.
Provides preoperative and postoperative care.
Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
CORE QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Doctor of Optometry (O.D.)
Certification and Licensing:
Certification in relevant specialty or field
Experience:
Minimum 3 years of relevant experience
Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:
Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.
Commitment to the University’s core values.
Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.
Department Specific Functions
Performs ocular examinations.
Diagnoses eye and vision problems as well as some conditions caused by systemic diseases.
Examines visual acuity, depth and color perception.
Assesses ability to coordinate and focus eyes.
Prescribes contact lenses and glasses as indicated.
Provides vision therapy and low-vision rehabilitation.
Analyzes test results and develops treatment plans.
Administers drugs to aid in the diagnosis of vision problems.
Prescribes drugs to treat eye disease within the scope of the Florida law
Provides preoperative and postoperative care.
Performs post-operative exams and facilitates post-op care
Assists with emergency walk-ins as needed to facilitate clinic flow
Helps assist in OSD (ocular surface disease) clinic with Meiboflow and Lipiflow as needed
Instruction to ophthalmic technicians, optometrists, opticians, residents and fellows when requested or appropriate
Answer questions from patient subsequent to technician examination and from viewing of refractive video.
Educate patients as to the status of their vision and visual function.
Discuss procedure with respective candidates at all screening consultations
Discuss alternative corrections i.e. Monovision, Clear Lens Extraction, Artisan Implant
Inform patient as to the expected outcome, the possibility of imperfect vision, possible need for enhancement
Discuss risks and benefits of the procedure
Instruct patients on performance of procedure and post surgical care
Discuss any additional issues or concerns the patient may have in order to fully prepare the patient and to maximize the attending’s productivity.
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