Optometrist, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute - Miami, FL

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The Optometrist performs ocular examinations to detect disease or abnormal conditions of the eye. Moreover, an employee in this position prescribes eyeglasses, contact lenses, and drugs to treat eye disorders.

• Tests, interviews, and examines patients having vision problems.
• Utilizes optometric instruments and equipment to identify patients' visual acuity, amplitude of accommodation, and refractive state and biocular coordination, at far and near points.
• Employs low vision aids such as telescopic and microscopic lenses for correction of sub-normal vision.
• Determines proper remedial alternatives and discusses and interprets findings with patients.
• Refers patients with indications of possible pathological conditions to an Ophthalmologist.
• Consults with an Ophthalmologist on more complex cases.
• Calculates proper prescription employing applicable formulas.
• Instructs resident ophthalmologists and paramedical personnel in the field of ophthalmic instrumentation and procedure.
• Assists with the development and implementation of the optometry budget.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

Education:

Doctor of Optometry (O.D.)

Certification and Licensing:
Certification in relevant specialty or field

Experience:

Minimum 2 years of relevant experience

• Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
• Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.
• Commitment to the University’s core values.
• Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida’s only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the groundbreaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year.

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The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Full time

Staff