Optometrist

BASIC FUNCTION:

Provides eye care to the patients of the SNHS with the goal of preservation, maintenance, protection, improvement and enhancement of visual performance.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Conducts eye exams using optometric equipment and general diagnostic interpretation.


2. Diagnoses and treats ocular disease.


3. Completes refraction and analysis of anomalous refractive conditions.


4. Provides direct care services to neo-natal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients by performing dilated fundus exams to evaluate, monitor and treat multiple eye diseases.


5. Prescribes, fits and adjusts eyeglasses, contact lenses and other vision aids.


6. Recommends appropriate patient follow-up and care options.


7. Answers questions and provides advice to patients regarding vision and optical issues.


8. Detects vision problems of the eye.


9. Selects design, provision and adaptation of special aids.


10. Diagnoses and detects routine optometric and ocular problems through physical evaluation of the eye, adnexa, neuromuscular impairment or anomalies of binocular function.


11. Refers patient to ophthalmologic specialists and other medical specialists if indicated and provides follow-up care and case management.


12. Works to promote cooperative staff efforts to provide and maintain high quality service to patients, physicians and other staff to assure quality patient care.


13. Provides acute and limited emergency eye services including diagnosis and treatment of ophthalmic trauma or pathology on an outpatient basis.


14. Offers digital fundus photography for patients to ensure proper documentation and treatment.


15. Reviews visual field testing to diagnose and monitor eye diseases.


16. Treats multiple eye diseases with the proper pharmaceutical eye drops or oral medications.


17. Assists in the development of the overall Optical Unit.


18. Acts as a community educator providing vision and eye care education, counseling and information as needed or requested.


19. Ensures confidentiality of records according to the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974 and HIPAA.


20. Upholds and promotes the value and integrity of the Seneca Nation Health System’s mission statement. Will promote SNHS in a positive manner.


21. Provides care through a trauma-informed lens by incorporating key principles of both physical and psychological environment safety, trustworthiness and transparency, collaboration of decision-making during treatment plan developments, empowerment of patients by recognizing and building upon individual strengths, as well as recognizing and respecting the diversity of cultural backgrounds and sensitivity.


22. Attends all mandatory staff meetings, trainings and in-services.


23. Follows all department, SNHS, and Seneca Nation policies.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to relate to patients


• Excellent customer service skills


• General computer efficacy


• Applied understanding of general principles of optometry and best practices for the diagnosis and treatment of eye-related disorders and conditions

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from an accredited optometry program


• Active New York State Optometry license


• At least 5 years experience


• Experience in a large hospital, academic medical center, outpatient health care setting, or Indian Health Service (IHS)/tribal health, preferred.