Optometrist Job Description
Optometrist
provides treatment of the visual system within the scope of optometric licensure, including writing prescriptions for ophthalmic spectacles, contact lenses, orthoptics and non-optical aids.
Optometrist Duties & Responsibilities
To write an effective optometrist job description, begin by listing detailed duties, responsibilities and expectations. We have included optometrist job description templates that you can modify and use.
Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Perform eye examinations for visual defects
Prescribe lenses, prisms or visual exercises to improve vision without use of medicine or drugs
Prescribe medication as indicated
Refer patients having ocular manifestations of disease to an Ophthalmologist
Maintain Patient Safety and Infection Control Protocol as per Network and Departmental Policies
Uphold environmental safety standards to assure safety of patients and staff
Foster/exercise service excellence in daily activities, when dealing with general public and staff
Discussing and educating patients on questions they may pose
Sharing knowledge and skills with colleagues
Provides a broad gamut of eye health and vision services within the scope of the Optical Department
Optometrist Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Optometrist
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: BLS, CPR, TPG/TLG, TPA, DPA, ACLS, AHA, BCLS
Education for Optometrist
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the optometrist job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Collage and Doctorate Degree in Optometry, Education, School of Optometry, College of Optometry, Health Care, Medical, Department of Education, Health, Patient Care, Management
Skills for Optometrist
Desired skills for optometrist include:
Current Optometric theory & technology
Current Optometric theory and technology
Current Optometric technology and practices
Sound business management practices
Current Optometric technology & practices
Pathology and mechanics of the human eye
Physiology
Practices and techniques of optometric practice
Theories
To apply the principles
Desired experience for optometrist includes:
Must meet professional credential requirements
DPA, TPA and Glaucoma certificate preferred
Knowledge of data entry/ charting for electronic medical records (Epic Medical Record System) preferred
Preferred efficiency performing manual and automated refractions
For entry into this specialty, completion of a Doctor of Optometry degree from a four-year college of optometry accredited by the Accreditation Council on Optometric Education (ACOE), and acceptable to the Surgeon General, HQ USAF, is mandatory
For entry into this specialty, eligibility for a current, valid, active and unrestricted state license to practice optometry utilizing therapeutic pharmacologic agents by achieving a passing score on all three parts of the National Board of Examiners in Optometry (NBEO) Exam is mandatory
Optometrist Examples
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Optometrist Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of optometrist. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for optometrist
- Provides specialized testing to diagnose, treat and manage ocular disease including, diabetes and high blood pressure
- Provides contact lens examinations, visual field examinations, tonometry, low vision evaluation and ocular photography
- Writes prescriptions for glasses, contact lenses, corrective lenses, orthoptics and non-optical aids
- Administers drugs to patients to aid in the diagnosis of vision problems and prescribe drugs to treat some eye diseases
- Assists patients with the insertion and removal of lenses and instructs on proper use of solutions for care
- Refract in Plus Cylinder and prescribe spherical, toric, and multifocal soft contact lenses RGP's
- Examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures diagnose related systemic conditions
- Working knowledge of the anatomy of the eye various ocular pathologies and diseases
- Ability to use all equipment which was required to graduate from optometry school
- Assessing each patient to determine visual care needs
Qualifications for optometrist
- Optometrist - Wisbech (Cambridgeshire)
- Optometrist - Kettering (Northampton) 4 Day Clinic
- Customer Assistant
- Shift Leader
- Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate scientific or health related field
- Doctor of optometry degree
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Optometrist Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is searching for experienced candidates for the position of optometrist. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for optometrist
- Educating each patient and parent / caregiver regarding preventative care, planned care and treatment, and follow-up care
- Providing general health education as it relates to vision care
- Making referrals based on the assessed needs of the patients
- Providing emergency care and treatment, as necessary
- Documenting complete clinical, health history / assessments, treatment plan, and treatment rendered all relevant information on vision charts
- Evaluate patient’s’ eyesight and screen for eye diseases and conditions
- Document patient medical history
- Perform routine eye examinations, testing patient vision and range using equipment and other tests
- Recommend specialists to patients who need additional medical attention
- Counsel and educate patients on general eye health, eye care, and preventive measures
Qualifications for optometrist
- Residency-trained in optometry, preferably in ocular disease
- License to practice Optometry in California
- Glaucoma certification form California Board of Optometry
- At least three years of experience as a practicing optometrist
- Advanced knowledge and skills of optometry essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to this position, includes demonstrated ability to perform moderately complex optometric examinations including visual acuity, pupillary examination, confrontation visual fields, tonometery, evaluation of muscle balance, stereopsis, phorias, vergences, retinoscopy, slit lam examination, lensometry, indirect ophthalmoscopy, fundus photography and other relevant examination components
- Demonstrated ability to perform subjective refractions for ophthalmology patients
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Optometrist Job Description
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Our growing company is looking for an optometrist. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for optometrist
- Educate patients on terms such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism
- Write prescriptions for corrective lenses, contacts, and medications
- Recommend patients for corrective surgeries or procedures
- Monitor patient post-operation to ensure success
- Answer patient concerns and questions
- Educate patients on other health concerns such as diabetes, hypertension, and general health
- Treat eye diseases and injuries
- Perform administrative duties such as taking medical notes, updating patient files, and making patient referrals
- Examine patients and perform various tests to determine visual acuity and perception
- Prescribing eyeglasses, corrective lenses, and other vision aids or therapeutic procedures to correct or conserve vision
Qualifications for optometrist
- Advanced knowledge associated with diagnosing eye diseases and varying eye conditions
- Must be able to communicate complex finding of examination to patients in a clear and concise manner
- Must possess skills to provide direction, instructions, information and guidance to less experienced staff members
- Familiarity with policies and procedures for infection control, safety, administrative, and clinical practice
- Must be able to work in a highly collaborative manner with staff, faculty, and members of the health care community across the campus
- Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills, able to document and report clearly and concisely
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Our innovative and growing company is looking for an optometrist. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for optometrist
- Study eye diseases and how to prevent and cure them
- Performs a complete ocular and visual examination on varied patient populations from pediatric to geriatric
- Secures a complete health, psychosocial and ophthalmic history
- Examines patients, responsible for evaluation of the visual system, visual function and ocular health including but not limited to including refractions, ocular motor evaluations, anterior/posterior segment evaluations (slit lamp, dilated examinations), gonioscopy
- Develop, coordinates, and oversees a plan of care and initiates and regulates selected medications and treatments as appropriate, in consultation with a physician and in compliance with policies and guidelines
- Diagnoses and manages ocular disease and prescribes appropriate therapeutic agents when needed
- Records, reports and interprets patients’ responses to treatment
- Manages patient care, including diagnosis and treatment to the fullest extent of their professional license
- Orders noninvasive tests and procedures and interprets diagnostic and screening tests
- Prescribes eye glasses and contact lenses as needed
Qualifications for optometrist
- Based clinical recommendations to improve the full scope of eye and vision care to service members and veterans
- Fluency in spoken Spanish or Chinese
- Knowledge of the military health system (MHS) or veterans’ health and military medical practices
- Must have a Doctoral degree in Optometry from an approved College of Optometry
- Must be able to demonstrate effective optometry skills and techniques
- Must be able to work effectively with other healthcare professionals and serve as a resource
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Optometrist Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is hiring for an optometrist. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for optometrist
- Coordinates and performs A and B scans ultrasonography, optical coherence tomography
- Coordinates and performs visual field testing
- Consults with and refers patients to appropriate medical/surgical specialists, and testing, as needed
- Identifies available community resources appropriate to patients needs, refers and assists patients in using such resources
- Acts as a resource and liaison between Staten Island University Hospital and the community and community agencies in the promotion and improvement of patients’ health
- Participates in staff meetings and ophthalmic educational programs
- Assumes the responsibility for own professional development through self-directed study, workshops, conferences and consultations
- Provides educational lectures to staff other departments within the hospital
- Responsible for teaching and supervision of medical students and interns assigned to the department
- Responsible for the establishment and maintenance of ophthalmologic reference material for the department
Qualifications for optometrist
- Completion of a Doctor of Optometry program, obtaining an O.D
- Maintain a current license to practice optometry in the State of California
- Glaucoma certification from California Board of Optometry
- American Heart Association CPR/BLS
- Ability to establish a good rapport and professional working relationship with co-workers and all departmental personnel
- Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills, documents and reports clearly and concisely