Sr. Optometrist, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute Full Time Miami, FL

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The University of Miami Bascom Palmer Eye Institute has an exciting full time opportunity for a Senior Optometrist. The Senior 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.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

Diagnoses eye and vision problems as well as some conditions caused by systemic diseases.

Examines visual acuity depth and color perception.

Assesses ability to coordinate and focus eyes.

Prescribes contact lenses and glasses.

Provides vision therapy and low-vision rehabilitation.

Analyzes test results and develops treatment plans.

Administers drugs to aid in the diagnosis of vision problems.

Prescribes drugs to treat some eye diseases.

Provides preoperative and postoperative care.

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.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

Education :

Doctor of Optometry (O.D.)

Certification and Licensing :

Certification in relevant specialty or field

Experience :

Minimum 3 years of relevant experience

Knowledge Skills and Attitudes :

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 Universitys 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 Floridas only university-based health system provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking 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. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching research and patient care. Were the challenge youve been looking for.

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Job Status : Full time

Employee Type : Staff

Pay Grade : H17

Required Experience :

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1