Senior Optometrist: Expert Eye Care + Great Benefits

NJ Eye And Ear; Englewood (NJ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

NJ Eye and Ear seeks a qualified optometrist to perform comprehensive eye examinations and diagnose vision problems and eye diseases. You will prescribe corrective lenses, medications, or other treatments as needed and provide guidance on eye health and vision care options.

The role involves interpreting visual field tests, retinal imaging, and corneal topography, collaborating with other clinicians, and maintaining EMR records of examinations and treatments.

Qualifications

• Interpreting results and diagnostic data.
• Experience delivering senior eye care and addressing age-related vision issues.
• Excellent patient care, communication, and empathy for patients of all ages.
• Strong knowledge of eye anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology.
• Proficiency with optical equipment and procedures used in optometry.
• Experience using EMR/EHR systems for documentation.
• Ability to read and interpret medical records, test results, and reports.
• Sales ability to educate and recommend eyewear meeting visual needs.
• Experience caring for post-operative patients.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive eye examinations and assessments to diagnose vision problems and eye diseases.
• Prescribe corrective lenses, medications, or other treatments as needed.
• Provide guidance and counseling on eye health and vision care options.
• Interpret specialized tests such as visual field tests, retinal imaging, and corneal topography.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals for patient care and referrals.
• Maintain accurate medical records through EMR documentation of examinations and treatments.

Skills

Interpreting results

Senior eye care experience

Patient care skills

Anatomy/physiology knowledge

Proficiency with optical equipment

EHR/EMR documentation

Interpreting medical records

Eyewear sales skills

Post-operative patient care

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

NJ Eye and Ear seeks a qualified optometrist to perform comprehensive eye examinations and diagnose vision problems and eye diseases. You will prescribe corrective lenses, medications, or other treatments as needed and provide guidance on eye health and vision care options.

The role involves interpreting visual field tests, retinal imaging, and corneal topography, collaborating with other clinicians, and maintaining EMR records of examinations and treatments.