Optometrist - Cataract and Refractive Surgery, Westwood

• Perform imaging and comprehensive optometric examinations.
• Provide patient education through written and verbal communication, addressing questions about surgical options, lens choices, treatments, medication, etc.
• Participate in the identification and recruitment of patients who are eligible for participation in clinical trials
• Assist with postoperative care of cataract and glaucoma patients
• Write prescriptions for glasses and authorize medication refills

Required:

• Possession and maintenance of an active license to practice optometry from the California Board of Optometry.
• Applied understanding of general and complex principles of optometry and best practices for the diagnosis and treatment of eye-related disorders and conditions.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills including knowledge of medical and ophthalmic terminology to establish effective working relations with all levels of university staff, faculty, trainees, and patients.
• Ability to work in a cooperative and collegial fashion with other members of the Division to provide exemplary patient care.
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently under a variable but often busy workload.
• Ability to function in a research environment with patients who are enrolled in clinical study protocols.
• Ability to learn new routines quickly, to follow routines consistently, and identify better ways of accomplishing routine tasks.
• Demonstrated or acquired competency in office and medical center-based data and electronic records systems (Epic CareConnect, including Kaleidoscope, PCIMS, CDS; image viewing environment e.g., AXIS etc.)
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality with the staff, faculty, and patients.
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills and multitasking ability.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to relate to elderly patients of diverse backgrounds.