EXPERIENCE:

• Three (3) years of direct work experience or the completion of an optometry residency accredited by the Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry (ASCO).

EDUCATION:

• Doctoral of Optometry Degree from a school accredited by the Accreditation Council on Optometric Education (ACOE).
• Active unrestricted Optometrist License in an U.S. State or Territory. Therapeutic Pharmaceutical Agents (TPA) and Diagnostic Pharmaceutical Agents (DPA) certified.

Mandatory Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Qualifications:

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities pertaining to optics, eyes, and vision. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventative healthcare measures.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with people of various educational, socio-economic and cultural backgrounds.
• Knowledge of hospital-wide policy and procedures, and medical functions to coordinate and participate in departmental activities.
• Skill in tactful communication, judgment and persuasiveness.
• Skill in the use of all forms of topical ophthalmic diagnostic and therapeutic pharmacological agents to evaluate, diagnose and manage disorders of the visual and ocular system.
• Ability to use oral therapeutic medicines as indicated to treat/manage ocular pathology.
• Ability to competently diagnose and manage a caseload where 60-70% is comprised of ocular pathology.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships at all organizational levels, as well as with other agencies and the public.
• Ability to be educated in the proficient use of numerous technical medical and ophthalmological devices.
• Ability to meet the criteria for Credentialing & Privileging of FDIHB Medical Staff Membership of the FDIHB Medical Staff Bylaws.
• A record of satisfactory performance in all prior and current employment as evidenced by positive employment references from previous and current employers.