Optometrist Job at Utah Partners for Health
Description:
Conduct primary care vision eye care exams and provide outpatient care for patients with vision-related disorders and conditions two days per week (Tuesday-Wednesday), in our Mobile Vision Clinic, on site at Title 1 schools and shelters, and one to three days/week, in our Optical Center at the UPFH Family Health Clinic in West Jordan. The Optical Center is a new start up and this position will oversee coordinating that effort.
- Set expectations, goals, and resolve conflict within the department. Provide orientation for new staff. Understand, promote and educate staff on UPFH policies and clinical protocols.
- Conduct routine eye examinations, including visual field acuity, hand-eye coordination and vision related disorder tests. Prescribe corrective lenses when required.
- Evaluate eye-related symptoms, such as discharge, redness and inflammation. Note: Optometrist does not diagnose or treat medical conditions when in the Mobile Clinic.
- Advise and educate patients about proper eye care, hygiene, medications, referrals, diagnostic testing and follow-up.
- Identify eye health safety factors that could impact vision, such as working around chemicals or in front of a computer.
- Refer patients to board-certified ophthalmologists when required for more holistic eye care.
- Take detailed medical histories for all patients, including current and past prescription medications. Provide all necessary documentation in the medical record of care.
- Recruit, supervise, train, motivate and evaluate opticians.
- State-issued license for optometry and O.D.
- 1+ years experience as an optometrist.
- Valid driver’s license, proof of auto insurance and registration, and travel throughout clinic sites is required.
Preferred, but not required:
- Experience using Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems such as ECW and Help2.
- Bilingual – Spanish – English
working hours: 20-30 per week
Experience OD and recent grad are welcome and encouraged to apply.
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