Optometrist
H. Claude Hudson Comprehensive Health Center
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​H. Claude Hudson Comprehensive Health Center

​Optometry Job Description

SUMMARY:

Optometry is the backbone for basic eye care needs and screening within DHS, preserving the Ophthalmologists’ time to see more advanced disease and perform procedures and surgeries.

Optometrists also staff the DHS Teleretinal Reading Center, providing primary reads for the Teleretinal Diabetic Retinopathy Screening Program that allows for the provision of baseline retinopathy screening for diabetics in the primary care clinics.

 

Optometrists help to assist the Ophthalmologists by providing disease-based refraction services as well as low vision evaluations and rigid contact lens fittings, but the bulk of optometric practice in DHS is focused on chronic disease management such as monitoring of moderate diabetic retinopathy and early glaucoma, as well as primary eye care.  The benefits of increasing Optometric care in DHS include less patient waiting time through provider efficiencyand creation of increased capacity.

 

H. Claude Hudson Comprehensive Health Center is part of the Ambulatory Care Network and provides high-quality, culturally sensitive health care services to the community of South Los Angeles, since 1979.  For over four decades, H. Claude Hudson CHC has maintained a passionate commitment to advancing the health and well–being of the patients, families and the community we serve.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Adheres to the mission, vision and philosophy of the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services and the hiring facility.

Ophthalmology Clinic:

Direct Patient Care Responsibilities:

• Provides patient care to individuals seeking services for general eye complaints when needed
• Provides comprehensive eye examinations including biomicroscopy and basic glaucoma screening, evaluation, and management
• Diagnoses and manages basic eye conditions, including glaucoma and nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy, and consults with ophthalmologist when appropriate
• Employs low vision aids such as telescopic and microscopic lenses for patients when needed
• Performs refractions for corrective lenses and rigid contact lenses/scleral lenses when appropriate
• Orders and reviews diagnostic testing including lab tests and radiographic studies as needed
• Develops and executes individualized treatment plans
• Consults with an ophthalmologist when appropriate, and refers patients with indications of possible higher acuity pathological condition to an ophthalmologist for additionalexamination
• Prepares patient education, including visit summaries, and engages in robust communication with patients
• Maintains appropriate documentation in ORCHID or other appropriate patient record
• Grades retinal images for the teleretinal diabetic retinopathy screening program
• Maintains active credentials in the ambulatory care setting

 

Indirect Patient Care Responsibilities:

• Reviews patient labs, diagnostics, and other pertinent patient data
• Completes disability paperwork or other patient documents when needed
• Instructs resident ophthalmologists and paramedical personnel in the field of ophthalmic instrumentation and procedure as needed by planning and developing a course of training under the direction of a chief of ophthalmology services, conducting lectures and demonstrations and observing clinic practice
• Reviews budget and equipment needs with supervisory staff

 

PATIENT AGE & TREATMENT COMPETENCY  

This is a direct patient care position.  

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Engage with and teach ophthalmology trainees on optometric conditions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS  

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Class Definition: Class “2” Light

WORK ENVIRONMENT  

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Optometry Doctorate (O.D.) degree

Completion of additional post-graduate training helpful but not required

LICENSE:
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

REQUIRED LICENSE/CERTIFICATES

A license to practice optometry issued by the California State Board of Optometry with a current glaucoma certification.

CONTINUING EDUCATION

As required to maintain require licensure, above.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or other employees.

 

 

Job Features

Job CategoryOphthalmology

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