UFCW Local 7 - $63.94 - $74.37
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Under the supervision of the Regional Chief of Optometry, examines eyes to determine visual status & performance by means of instrumentation & observation, & prescribes corrective procedures.
Essential Functions:
Examines patients having a full range of visual problems by taking patients case history & reviewing medical records, if available
Examines patients eyes & adjoining structures for evidence of pathology
Investigates the state of patients 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 Permanents Code of Conduct by adhering to federal & state laws & regulations, accreditation & license requirements, by policies & procedures
Responds appropriately to observed fraud & abuse
Basic Qualifications:
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:
- North Float Optometrist - covering the North metro Denver area.
COMPANY: KAISER
TITLE: Optometrist
LOCATION: Lafayette, Colorado
REQNUMBER:
External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.