"Staff Optometrist - Ophthalmology"

Position Summary

Responsible for evaluating and treating pediatric patients within the WashU Children's Eye Center.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Evaluates and treats pediatric patients, including: refractive exams; contact lens fitting and dispensing; emergency exams; evaluation and management of medical diseases of the eye.
• Assists in Ophthalmologist's clinics alongside Orthoptist.
• Discusses and interprets findings with patients and suggests appropriate remedies.
• Adheres to established compliance guidelines to include those governing the appropriate coding of patient services and diagnoses.
• Adheres to established quality, safety, and hazardous material procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Ophthalmology.

Working Conditions:

Job Location/Working Conditions
Normal office environment.

Physical Effort
Typically sitting at a desk or table.

Equipment
Office equipment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

O.D. - Doctor Of Optometry - Optometry

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

The list below may include all acceptable certifications, professional licenses and issuers. More than one credential, certification or professional license may be required depending on the role. Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support - American Red Cross, Optometrist - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Optometrist - Missouri Division of Professional Registration

Work Experience:

No specific work experience is required for this position.

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

Skills:

Code of Federal Regulations, Detail-Oriented, Independent Judgment, Optometry

Grade

C20

Salary Range

$123,200.00 - $197,100.00 / Annually