JOB DESCRIPTION
TITLE : Optometrist DEPARTMENT : Health
CLASSIFICATION : Exempt
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Perform comprehensive eye exams
- Complete necessary prescriptions for eye glasses and / or contact lenses
- Prescribe medications as needed
- Diagnose and assist in treatment of ocular eye disease
- Educate patients on eye health including disease management
- Pre- and post- operation care
- Work with other medical staff for coordination of care
- Electronic record charting for continuity of care
- Supervision of Opticians and other support staff
- Participates in operational aspects of the department and maintains department performance
- Clean and maintain daily equipment and seek service when needed
- Other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS :
Must have Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) degreeValid Iowa license in good standing to practice optometryProficient in use of optometry equipmentAbility to communicate effectivelyCompliance with all licensing standardsMust have current BLS certification or able to obtain within 3 months of hireMust submit and pass a federal background check.Prefer experience working with Native American populationsSUPERVISION :
Supervised by Health DirectorSALARY LEVEL :
Annual Salary Range : $121,430.40 - $194,292.80Job Posted by ApplicantPro