Optometrist

Job Description

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assume quality of care for all patients.
• Adheres to the highest standards of practice, ethics, and professionalism at all times. 
• Perform complete eye examination, contact lens fittings and necessary. 
• Participate in the control of and supervision of optometry practice and dispensary in conjunction with the Medical Director and Head of the Department. 
• Keep current with new techniques and philosophies related to all aspects of optometry field. 
• Participate in quality assurance committee meetings provider meetings, and general staff meetings. 
• Assist the Head of the Department in establishing medical polices, quality improvement procedures, evaluating current practices, policies and procedures.
• Maintains current knowledge of operation procedures and maintenance of new equipment.

OSH ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 General:

• Comply with reasonable OSH instructions, policies and safe working procedures 
• Use of appropriate personal protective equipment and safety systems. 
• Be familiar with emergency and evacuation procedures 
• Not willfully or recklessly endanger anyone’s health and safety 
• Assist with the preparation of risk assessments 
• Report OSH Hazards, incidents, Near misses and issues 
• Reduce, Reuse, Recycling of waste as much as possible 
• Attend all OSH Trainings, awareness programs and mock drills. 
• Participates in the OSHMS audits, inspections, ensuring standards are maintained

Specific:

• Ensure (OSHAD, DOH, FNAR and NMCSH policy/procedures) Laser Protection guidelines and requirements are applied at all times, for the protection of patients, staff and general public.
• Ensure that all equipment’s are maintain safely.

BCP  ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsibilities of staff (including all contractors) are:
• Achieving an adequate level of general awareness regarding business continuity Being aware of the contents of their service areas disaster recovery plan and any specific role or responsibilities allocated.
• Participating actively in the business continuity programme when required
• Ensuring information governance standards continue to be applied to data and information during an incident

Additional duties/responsibilities (related to ADHICS) assigned to this position in clear, concise language:

Health Information Literacy and Skills:

• Adhere to information systems policies and procedures as required by Health Care Organization.
• Ensure that documentation in the health record reflects accuracy, integrity and authenticity

Privacy, Confidentiality of Health Information:

• Follow security and privacy policies and procedures to the use of networks, including intranet and Internet.
• Follow confidentiality and security measures to protect electronic health information.
• Maintain data integrity and validity within an information system.
• Report any possible breaches of confidentiality in accordance with organizational policies.

Health Information/Data Technical Security:

• Apply departmental and organizational data and information system security policies

Basic Computer Literacy Skills:

• Use basic word processing, spreadsheet and desktop presentation applications as applicable to your work.
• Demonstrate proficiency in Windows operating environment.
• Demonstrate use of email, addressing, forwarding, attachments, netiquette.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATION, LICENSURE, EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SPECIAL SKILLS

• A graduate of Bachelors of Science in Optometry or its equivalent (diploma).
• At least two (2) years of experience.
• Currently licensed in country of origin and with DOH license to practice in Al Ain UAE. 
• Fluent in spoken & written English, Arabic language is desirable, but not essential.