Overview
Oversees the patient's diagnosis, treatment and prevention of vision problems and eye diseases within the scope of his/her licensure.
Responsibilities
- Examine eyes, using observation, instruments and pharmaceutical agents, to determine visual acuity and perception, focus and coordination, and diagnose diseases and other abnormalities.
- Practice at the full scope of licensure and prescribe medications to treat eye diseases as permitted by state law.
- Prescribe, supply, fit and adjust eyeglasses, contact lenses and other vision aids.
- Analyze test results and develop treatment plans.
- Educate and counsel patients on contact lens care, visual hygiene, lighting arrangements and safety factors.
- Remove foreign bodies from the eye.
- Order and interpret special testing data for patients.
- Observe and train staff regarding appropriate work‑up procedures.
- Consult with and refer patients to ophthalmologist or other health care practitioner if additional medical treatment is necessary.
- Provide pre‑ and post‑operative care to patients undergoing eye surgeries, such as cataract and laser vision correction.
- Prescribe therapeutic procedures to correct or preserve vision.
- Promote a positive work culture and uphold clinic policies and procedures, including the WE CARE standards of behavior.
- Uphold confidentiality at all times regarding CBHA activities, reports, financials, patient health information and other proprietary information.
- Serve as a clinical lead in the absence of the Director of Eye Care.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Professional and Technical Knowledge
- Maintain authoritative skill and knowledge in the principles of sound medical practice.
- Be familiar with the scope of practice and be knowledgeable of the regulatory authority governing the practice of opticians and ophthalmic technicians.
- Be attuned to the unique needs of the indigent and underserved with practice emphasis on rural medicine needs.
- Hold a degree in optometry from an accredited school of optometry and be licensed to practice in the state of Washington.
License/Certification
- Possess an unrestricted license from the State of Washington to practice optometry.