Optometry Opening in Mattawa, WA

Optometrist opportunity: Mattawa, WA - Located in Central Washington - 60mi from Yakima, 150mi from Seattle About the Job

• Full time
• Permanent
• Seeking an Optometrist
• Oversees the patient's diagnosis, treatment and prevention of vision problems and eye diseases within the scope of his/her licensure
• Examine eyes, using observation, instruments and pharmaceutical agents, to determine visual acuity and perception, focus and coordination and to diagnose diseases and other abnormalities.
• Practice at the full scope of their licensure and prescribes medications to treat eye diseases as state law permits.
• 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 determined necessary.
• Provide patients undergoing eye surgeries, such as cataract and laser vision correction, with pre- and post-operative care.
• Prescribe therapeutic procedures to correct or preserve vision.
• Promote a positive work culture and upholds clinic policies and procedures, including the WE CARE standards of Behavior.
• Uphold confidentiality at all times in regards to groups activities, reports, financials, patient health information and other proprietary information specific to the group.
• Serve as a clinical lead in absence of Director of Eye Care.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Promotes a positive work culture and upholds clinic policies and procedures, including the WE CARE standards of Behavior.