Optometrist (Plant)

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As the Optometrist, you will be expected to use your skills and knowledge to provide high-quality vision care to our patients. Your duties will include conducting eye examinations, prescribing corrective lenses, and determining patients’ visual alertness.

Essential Responsibilities

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities, with or without accommodations, may result in disqualification from the position.

• Provide outpatient care for patients with eye-related disorders and conditions.

• Conduct routine eye examinations, including visual field tests.

• Determine each patient’s visual acuity, field of vision and hand-eye coordination.

• Take detailed medical histories for all patients, including current and past prescription medications.

• Evaluate eye-related symptoms, such as discharge, redness and inflammation.

• Prescribe corrective lenses when required.

• Refer patients to board-certified ophthalmologists when required for more holistic eye care.

• Educate patients on proper eye care.

• Identify eye health safety factors that could impact vision, such as working around chemicals or in front of a computer.

• Advise patients about proper eye hygiene and care.

General Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Education: Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from an accredited school required.

Experience: No experience required.

License/Certification/Registration Requirements: Must have current license as an Optometrist issued by the State of Oklahoma required.

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