Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

Washington University Department of Ophthalmology is seeking a dedicated and skilled Medical Staff Optometrist to join our esteemed academic medical practice. The ideal candidate will provide comprehensive eye care services, diagnosis and management of ocular diseases, and the opportunity for pre- and post-operative care for surgical patients. This role involves working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team of ophthalmologists, residents, and other healthcare professionals to deliver exceptional patient care and contribute to the department's educational and research missions.

Position is responsible for evaluating and treating patients within the WashU Eye Center. Travel between multiple clinic locations required.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Evaluates and treats patients including: refractive exams; contact lens fitting and dispensing; emergency exams; evaluation and management of medical diseases of the eye.
• Discusses and interprets findings with patients and suggests appropriate remedy.
• Adheres to established compliance guidelines to include those governing the appropriate coding of patient services and diagnoses.
• Adheres to established quality, safety and hazardous material procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the director of ophthalmology.

Working Conditions:

Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at a desk or table

Equipment

• Office equipment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

A diploma, certification or degree is not required.

Certifications:

The list below may include all acceptable certifications and issuers. More than one credential or certification may be required depending on the role.

Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support - American Red Cross, Optometrist - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Optometrist - Missouri Division of Professional Registration

Work Experience:

No specific work experience is required for this position.

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

Required Qualifications:

• Basic Life Support certification (Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements).

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

No additional education beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Certifications:

No additional certification beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Work Experience:

No additional work experience beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Skills:

Code of Federal Regulations, Detail-Oriented, Independent Judgment, Optometry

Grade

C20

Salary Range

$123,200.00 - $197,100.00 / Annually

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

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