Optometrist 2 - Bascom Palmer Eye Institute (Miami, FL)

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The Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is currently seeking a full-time Optometrist 2 to work in Miami.

The Optometrist 2 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

Additional information

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

• Doctorate degree - Optometry (OD) required
• State of Florida Optometrist license
• BLS
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience required
• Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities
• and work demands.
• Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
• Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and
• stakeholders

Pay and benefits

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 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. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

Job Status: Full time

Employee Type: Staff