Optometrist

Job Description

• Adheres to division policies, procedures, and standards while ensuring compliance with relevant regulatory bodies.
• Contributes to a culture of continuous improvement to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Participates in meetings, maintaining professionalism and confidentiality in line with the organization’s code of conduct.
• Completes personal performance evaluations in a timely manner.
• Identifies and manages risks, capitalizing on opportunities to contribute to continuous improvement.
• Obtains and verifies patient information, including clinical, medical, and surgical history, for appropriate ophthalmic assessments.
• Oversees orders for contact lenses and low vision aids to ensure accurate and timely delivery to patients.
• Communicates significant assessment findings to the Optometry team and other clinical caregivers.
• Prioritizes caseloads according to primary healthcare principles and available resources.
• Develops and maintains accurate clinical documentation, ensuring timely completion and comprehensive patient records.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in optometry an active DOH license.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a JCIA environment.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and leadership skills, with a focus on continuous professional development.