Kaiser Permanente • Westminster, CO 80036
Job #2694972751
UFCW Local 7 - *$67.85- $78.91
"May be entitled to translation/bilingual, shift or other wage premiums as governed by the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Please refer to the respective collective bargaining agreement for additional information on such wage premiums: ~~~.
Under the supervision of the Regional Chief of Optometry, examines eyes to determine visual status & performance by means of instrumentation & observation, & prescribes corrective procedures.
This description is for recruitment posting purposes only. It has not received full HR review and approval.
Examines patients having a full range of visual problems by taking patient's case history & reviewing medical records, if available
Examines patient's eyes & adjoining structures for evidence of pathology
Investigates the state of patient's visual functioning by using a full field of optometric instruments & techniques
Diagnoses visual deficiencies & prescribes corrective lenses
Prescribes & fits contact lenses
Determines visual requirements of the partially sighted
Prescribes low-vision aids such as telescopic & microscopic lenses, magnifiers & other optical devices to aid low-vision patients
Prescribes & fits contact lenses
Determines visual requirements of the partially sighted
Prescribes low-vision aids such as telescopic & microscopic lenses, magnifiers & other optical devices to aid low-vision patients
Examines patients presenting w/ ocular emergencies
Prescribes medications when appropriate
Refers patients w/ indications of possible ocular pathology to an Ophthalmologist as needed
Refers patients to other appropriate KP providers as needed for further evaluation & required treatment
Participates in departmental & educational meeting including peer review activities within the department & medical facility
In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors & principles defined by the KP Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives
Also accountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, & behaviors necessary to provide superior & culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, & to purchasers, contracted providers & vendorsSupports compliance & Kaiser Permanent's Code of Conduct by adhering to federal & state laws & regulations, accreditation & license requirements, by policies & procedures
Responds appropriately to observed fraud & abuse
Experience
N/A
Education
License, Certification, Registration
Optometrist License (Colorado)
Optometric TPA Certification (Colorado)
Optometric DPA Certification (Colorado)
National Provider Identifier required at hire
Minimum two years clinical experience or completion of an optometric residency preferred.
COMPANY: KAISER
TITLE: Optometrist-Westminister
LOCATION: Westminster, Colorado
REQNUMBER: 1279614
External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.
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