Optometrist-Franklin Medical Offices

Kaiser Permanente

3mo ago

Job
Full-time
Entry Level
Healthcare
Denver

AI generated summary

You need a Doctor of Optometry degree and a Colorado Optometrist license, with certification in pharmaceutical agents. 2 years clinical experience preferred.
You will examine patients' eyes, diagnose visual deficiencies, prescribe corrective lenses, fit contact lenses, and refer patients to specialists as needed.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited college of optometry w/ a Doctor of Optometry degree, plus currently licensed as an Optometrist in the State of Colorado including certification in the use of diagnostic & therapeutic pharmaceutical agents
National Provider Identifier (NPI) & Taxonomy code required at time of hire
Preferred Qualifications:
Min two years clinical experience and ocular disease residency preferred.

Responsibilities

Examines patients having a full range of visual problems by taking patient’s case history & reviewing medical records, if available
Examines patient’s eyes & adjoining structures for evidence of pathology
Investigates the state of patient’s visual functioning by using a full field of optometric instruments & techniques
Diagnoses visual deficiencies & prescribes corrective lenses
Prescribes & fits contact lenses
Determines visual requirements of the partially sighted
Prescribes low-vision aids such as telescopic & microscopic lenses, magnifiers & other optical devices to aid low-vision patients
Prescribes & fits contact lenses
Determines visual requirements of the partially sighted
Prescribes low-vision aids such as telescopic & microscopic lenses, magnifiers & other optical devices to aid low-vision patients
Examines patients presenting w/ ocular emergencies
Prescribes medications when appropriate
Refers patients w/ indications of possible ocular pathology to an Ophthalmologist as needed
Refers patients to other appropriate KP providers as needed for further evaluation & required treatment
Participates in departmental & educational meeting including peer review activities within the department & medical facility
In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors & principles defined by the KP Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives
Also accountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, & behaviors necessary to provide superior & culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, & to purchasers, contracted providers & vendorsSupports compliance & Kaiser Permanent’s Code of Conduct by adhering to federal & state laws & regulations, accreditation & license requirements, by policies & procedures
Responds appropriately to observed fraud & abuse

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of an Optometrist at Franklin Medical Offices?

The primary responsibility of an Optometrist at Franklin Medical Offices is to examine eyes to determine visual status and performance by means of instrumentation and observation, and to prescribe corrective procedures.

What is the supervision structure like for Optometrists at Franklin Medical Offices?

Optometrists at Franklin Medical Offices work under the supervision of the Regional Chief of Optometry.

Are there any additional wage premiums or benefits available for Optometrists at Franklin Medical Offices?

Optometrists at Franklin Medical Offices may be entitled to translation/bilingual, shift, or other wage premiums as governed by the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Additional information on such wage premiums can be found in the respective collective bargaining agreement at https://www.lmpartnership.org/local-contracts.

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