Lead Optometrist

JOB TITLE: Managing Optometrist

POSITION PURPOSE:

Deliver exceptional patient care through accurate diagnosis and treatment of eye-related conditions and disorders. Conduct comprehensive eye examinations, identify issues or impairments, prescribe corrective lenses, and administer treatment. Prescribe therapeutic medications for specific ocular conditions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The responsibilities outlined below are considered vital job functions for the following reasons: the duty is fundamental to the role, failure to execute the duty may lead to significant consequences, a limited number of personnel are available to perform the duty, or the duty necessitates specialized expertise.

• Prescribe medications, low vision rehabilitation, vision therapy, spectacle lenses, and contact lenses.
• Advise patients on surgical and non-surgical options that align with their visual requirements related to their professions, hobbies, and lifestyle.
• Optometrists must identify patients' eyewear needs and recommend products that will enhance their vision and safeguard their ocular health.
• Provide vision services; conduct eye examinations.
• Treat conditions such as myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism.
• Prescribe and fit eyeglasses and contact lenses.
• Offer low vision aids and vision therapy.
• Diagnose ocular conditions such as glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and conjunctivitis.
• Prescribe medications for certain eye conditions; as permitted according to State regulations.
• Participate in pre- or post-operative care for patients requiring surgery.
• Effectively communicate with patients to gather detailed medical histories.
• Provide guidance and reassurance to patients regarding vision-related concerns.
• Draft referral communications to other healthcare providers.
• Act as a liaison with other medical professionals when necessary and collaborate in the care of patients with chronic eye conditions.
• Seamlessly transition patients to the optical department to relay information about the patient's prescription to the Optician or eyewear consultant.
• Achieve sales targets related to the sale of spectacles or contact lenses.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Competencies and Education

• Business acumen, self-discipline, and the ability to interact tactfully with patients.
• Strong attention to detail and manual dexterity.
• Doctor of Optometry degree from an accredited optometry institution.
• Successful completion of the National Board examination and a National, Regional, or State clinical examination.