Optometrist

Company: Summit Health
Location: Fair Lawn
Posted on: March 13, 2025

Job Description:

If you are looking for a collaborative, dynamic, physician-led practice environment where you can learn, grow, and excel in providing integrated, multidisciplinary, patient-centered care, then Summit Health is the place to be! We are currently seeking a licensed Optometrist to work collaboratively with our Ophthalmology Department. Full Time or Part Time opportunity. The Optometrist will provide primary eye care through a comprehensive eye examination for both adult and pediatric patients. Essential Job functions: --- Obtain medical and ocular history --- Perform visual acuity tests using projected eye charts to measure distance visual acuity and hand-held acuity chart to measure near vision --- Test for color blindness --- Assess eye alignment with cover/uncover testing --- Evaluate ocular motility and stereopsis --- Perform retinoscopy and use a phoropter to determine the patient's prescription for glasses and or contact lenses --- Proficient in the use of an autorefractor and aberrometer --- Proficient in the use of a slit lamp to perform a binocular microscopy to examine the structures of the front of the eye including eyelids, cornea, conjunctiva, iris, anterior chamber and lens --- Measure intraocular pressure using Goldman or non-contact tonometers --- Must be able to perform a dilated retinal exam --- Proficient in ancillary testing, including OCT, Visual Field Testing, Ocular A-Scan, B-Scan and Corneal Topography --- Needs to be familiar with ocular medications, various types of contact lenses and punctual plugs --- Display competency in medical decision making, test ordering and billing. --- Proficient with use of EMR including dictation and signing of notes in a timely manner. Employs timely use and management of tasks in EMR. --- Promote team atmosphere amongst colleagues and staff. Work effectively with staff. --- Assumes accountability for the quality of care, which he/she has delivered including maintaining standard precautions. --- Communicates and provides care consistent with age, cultural, spiritual and developmental needs of the patient. --- Fulfill annual CME requirements. --- Maintain NJ State License. --- Maintain professional memberships. Requirements of the Optometrist Doctor of Optometry degree (OD) from an accredited medical school NJ License to practice Minimum 1 year of experience required Excellent oral/written communication and interpersonal skills We offer: Competitive compensation Comprehensive benefits package Generous CME funding SUMMIT HEALTH We are a smoke and drug-free environment. EOE M/F/D/V Employment Type: Full Time Bonus/Commission: No

Keywords: Summit Health, Paterson , Optometrist, Healthcare , Fair Lawn, New Jersey