OPTOMETRIST

Edgefield, SC

ABOUT US:

Laredo Technical Services, Inc. provides staffing services to federal Government agencies all over the world. LTSI connects the right opportunity to the right people. With our experience in placing our Team Members throughout the United States and overseas, we excel at providing experienced, professional personnel for a wide range of Professional and Office Administration as well as Medical services. Our goal is to provide the highest quality of professionals in the industry.

LTSI’s culture delivers a strong work ethic while going above and beyond with a sense of urgency. We are the employee-driven company. We strive for excellence every day, which is what sets us apart from all the other government contractors. Our strong work ethic, sense of urgency and commitment to going above and beyond for our clients is what we value most!

As a Certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) that provides a broad range of administrative, project management, and medical staffing support services, we are also honored to be a Member of the Military Spouse Employment Partnership (MSEP), and we encourage military spouses to apply for any of our positions for which they feel they are qualified.

LOCATION/PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Federal Bureau of Prisons

FCI Edgefield

501 Gary Hill Rd

Edgefield, SC 29824

JOB SUMMARY: This is a part-time position to provideOptometry Services on-site in accordance with the specifications contained herein to the Inmate Population on-site at the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Edgefield and Satellite Prison Camp located in Edgefield, SC.

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: From date of hire through the conclusion of our contract with the government, September 30, 2028, unless it is extended or otherwise terminated by the government.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

All duties shall be performed per the standards and methods generally accepted within the field of Optometry Services and in compliance with all Federal and State policies and regulations.

• Evaluation of patients as referred by the Medical Staff.
• Providing legible written reports on all patients evaluated, including but not limited to:

• Eye exams upon request
• Diagnosis of eye conditions
• Removal of foreign objects from the eye
• Physical findings
• Tonometry Exams
• Recommendations for treatment and follow-up care
• Prescribing corrective lenses/frames as appropriate
• Fitting of eyeglasses and adjustment of frames
• Individualized adjustment of exam equipment as needed
• The Optometrist must complete a minimum of 15 and up to 22 scheduled exams per day
• Utilize the Bureau of Prisons’ Electronic Medical Record (BEMR) to document the Eye Exam

ACADEMIC, EXPERIENCE AND OR SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• The Optometrist must have the ability to work with an inmate population from a variety of cultural, regional, racial, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Must have knowledge of routine office-related duties including working knowledge of computers, word processing programs, and be able to type. The Optometrist must possess good organizational skills, good interpersonal relationship skills, and be able to work effectively with the medical staff.
• The Optometrist must hold a diploma from an accredited program and must possess two years of experience in optometry.
• The Optometrist shall also hold a current professional license that permits him/her to practice the professional specialty of optometry.
• The Optometrist must provide proof that they meet all qualifications.

SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT: All supplies and equipment will be furnished by the institution. These supplies normally will include examination equipment and a method/material for recording findings.

HEALTH REQUIREMENTS: The Optometrist may be required to submit to testing for/or provide evidence acceptable to the clinical director of recent testing for tuberculosis or other communicable diseases.

PATIENT MANAGEMENT: The institution assumes full responsibility for the management of its patients. The Optometrist will be responsible for submitting medical report entries in the Bureau Electronic Medical Record (BEMR) that provide all information on the services rendered, documenting data related to the patient encounter.

The Optometrist will be responsible for receiving patients and explaining procedures to alleviate undue anxiety, submitting reports and evaluations as requested. Patients shall be afforded impartial access to treatment or accommodations that are available or medically indicated, regardless of race, creed, sex, national origin, or religion.

ATTIRE: The Optometrist is expected to wear professional clothing while on duty (scrub uniforms are approved). The attire worn shall also be appropriate for the correctional environment and is prohibited from wearing khaki or green clothing of any type.

SCHEDULE: A session is defined as 1 hour. A normal workday will consist of 8 sessions (hours) for an estimated total of 416 sessions per twelve-month period. A monthly schedule will be agreed upon. The Optometrist will normally work between 7:30 am and 4:00 pm with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break.

MEDICAL MALPRACTICE:

The Optometrist shall provide and maintain medical malpractice and other insurance for the duration of their employment.

SECURITY AND INVESTIGATIVE REQUIREMENTS:

• The Optometrist will be required to sign in and out of the institution for accountability purposes and a badge will be issued and worn at all times for proper identification. The Optometrist shall attend an orientation program prior to assuming duties at FCI Edgefield.
• The Optometrist entering the institution may be required to meet certain security requirements before entering the institution.
• Optometrist must be certified by The American Board of Optometry.
• Note: Advance certifications such as Certified Ophthalmic Technician or Certified Medical Ophthalmic Technologist are acceptable.
• Optometrist must have a current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association. Certification must be provided with application.
• Required to maintain certification through the utilization of organizations such as the American Board of Physician Specialties.
• Must provide valid proof of a current PPD/TB test to include results.
• Must provide both National Provider Identifier Standard (NPI) and Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) number.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Must provide verification of credentials, proof of Malpractice Insurance, and Medical Indemnification Insurance.
• Must speak and write English proficiently.
• Must have the ability and credentials to diagnose and treat eye-related disorders and conditions.
• Provide outpatient care for patients with eye-related disorders, conditions, and any emergent conditions.
• Answer questions related to exams, prescriptions, any pre or post-operative questions, and care.
• Conduct routine eye examinations as well as visual field tests.
• Conduct vision tests ordered in a standard vision exam.
• Take detailed medical histories for all patients, including current and past prescription medications.

POSITION TIMING: Immediate hire upon completion of background and security clearances.

BENEFITS: Pro-rata Vacation, Sick Leave, and 11 Paid Federal Holidays including:

• New Year’s Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
• Presidents Birthday
• Memorial Day
• Juneteenth
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Columbus Day
• Veterans Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Christmas Day

Laredo Technical Services, Inc. (LTSi) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or status as a veteran in accordance with applicable federal laws. LTSi also complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location its employees are working. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. LTSi is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.