What are the responsibilities and job description for the Optometrist (Plant) position at Dean McGee Eye Institute?
Position Title: Optometrist (Plant) Department: DMEI-Oklahoma Health Center Job Description: 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. Current OU Health Employees - Please click HERE to login. OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family. OU Health is the state’s only comprehensive academic health system of hospitals, clinics and centers of excellence. With 11,000 employees and more than 1,300 physicians and advanced practice providers, OU Health is home to Oklahoma’s largest doctor network with a complete range of specialty care. OU Health serves Oklahoma and the region with the state’s only freestanding children’s hospital, the only National Cancer Institute-Designated OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center, Oklahoma’s flagship hospital, which serves as the state’s only Level 1 trauma center and Edmond Medical Center in the heart of the Edmond Community. Becker’s Hospital Review named University of Oklahoma Medical Center one of the 100 Great Hospitals in America for 2020. OU Health’s oncology program at OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center was named Oklahoma’s top facility for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report in its 2020-21 rankings. OU Health also was ranked by U.S. News & World Report as high performing in these specialties: Colon Surgery, COPD and Congestive Heart Failure. OU Health’s mission is to lead healthcare in patient care, education and research. Experts in prevention, treatment and cures, our team works to improve lives through innovation in medical care, education and research, while investing in the people, technologies and facilities that will enable us to achieve our goals. We are seeking individuals who have a passion and talent for caring for others. By joining our team, you will provide quality health care to our community through the work you do every day. We provide clinical and non-clinical opportunities to further your career and we invite you to explore our available positions. Equal employment opportunities are provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or protected veteran status in accordance with applicable federal laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Reasonable accommodations are made to the known physical and mental limitations of qualified individuals with disabilities.