Funciones y responsabilidades:

1. Health Care Services:

• 1. Examine eyes, using observation, instruments and pharmaceutical agents, to determine visual acuity and perception, focus and coordination and to diagnose diseases and other abnormalities within the scope of optometry.
• 2. Analyze test results and develop a treatment plan.
• 3. Prescribe, supply, fit and adjust eyeglasses, contact lenses and other vision aids.
• 4. Prescribe medications to treat eye diseases if state laws permit.
• 5. Remove foreign bodies from the eye.
• 6. Chart documentation according to clinic standards using Electronic Health Record charting, specific forms documentation, referrals and ordering specific tests. Documentation of acute and chronic problems, including medication as needed.
• 7. Follow-up on specific disease categories and no show evaluations.
• 8. Review laboratory, x-ray and referral documents prior to filing.
• 9. Health Education coordination for patient follow-up for specific health education issues.
• 10. Refer to approved medical protocols and/or guidelines for treatment.

1. Consultation and Referrals:

• 1. Consultations with Medical Director for problems beyond standardized procedures. Consult physicians as needed.
• 2. Referrals to other providers as needed including Health Education referrals as indicated per protocols.

1. Teamwork Expectations:

• 1. Participate in clinician peer review process.
• 2. Participate in CQI: Quality Improvement Meetings and discussions as requested.
• 3. Interact with and maintain referral resources.
• 4. Will refer to support services (when appropriate) for counseling and education.
• 5. Is responsible for providing in-put to Chief Medical Officer for resource development, staff, facility, equipment, supplies, etc.
• 6. Meeting attendance at monthly General Staff Meeting and Monthly Departmental Clinician Meeting.
• 7. Efficient productivity levels according to health center standards.