Lead Optometrist

Position Title: Managing Optometrist

FLSA Classification: Hourly; Non-Exempt

Reports To: CEO

Role Overview:

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 as necessary. Prescribe therapeutic medications for specific ocular conditions.

Key Responsibilities:

The following duties are deemed essential for this role due to their significance in fulfilling the job's purpose, potential consequences of non-performance, limited personnel capable of performing these tasks, or the specialized skills required.

• Prescribe therapeutic medications, low vision rehabilitation, vision therapy, spectacles, and contact lenses.
• Advise patients on both surgical and non-surgical solutions tailored to their visual requirements based on their professional and personal lifestyles.
• Identify patients' eyewear needs and recommend products that enhance their vision and safeguard their ocular health.
• Conduct vision services, including thorough eye examinations.
• Treat refractive errors such as myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism.
• Prescribe and fit eyeglasses and contact lenses as needed.
• Provide low vision aids and vision therapy services.
• Diagnose ocular conditions including glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and conjunctivitis.
• Prescribe medications for specific eye conditions in accordance with state regulations.
• Participate in pre-operative and post-operative care for patients requiring surgical intervention.
• Communicate effectively with patients to gather comprehensive case histories.
• Offer guidance and reassurance to patients regarding vision-related concerns.
• Draft referral communications to other healthcare providers.
• Collaborate with other medical professionals as necessary to share the care of patients with chronic eye conditions.
• Facilitate the transition of patients to the optical department to relay prescription information to the Optician or eyewear consultant.
• Achieve sales objectives related to the sale of spectacles and contact lenses.

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